Advice for novice re D5 Euro 4 losing oil - Page 3

Brendan W · Sep 24th, 2015, 14:08

You silver tongued charmer. I just might give it a whirl next time out. Most changes I notice or at least think I do, a reduction in noise. Handbook is quite broad in any case and the whole thing is overthought.

DickyB V70R · Sep 24th, 2015, 17:57

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Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

I did notice a marked difference in engine noise when i put this 5W 40 stuff in Brendan. After consulting my local garage, he did recommend the 5W 40 on the strength of the age and mileage of my car. It did seem a bit more clunky and rattely with the thinner oil in.

Hey Rossi, is that 5w 40 your using still Fully Synthetic ?

DB.

Rossi-fan · Sep 24th, 2015, 20:00

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Originally Posted by DickyB V70R

Hey Rossi, is that 5w 40 your using still Fully Synthetic ?

DB.

Yes Dicky, its Fully Synthetic.

mdmuddin · Sep 25th, 2015, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

Hi buddy. Can i just say that the oil you've put in your car is way too thin. A 5W 30 or even 5W 40 would be much better IMHO.

Thanks for the advice.

Can you possibly post a seller's link for the specific oil you suggest?
You are referring to the Euro IV engine, just to make sure?

Rossi-fan · Sep 25th, 2015, 10:20

No mate, mine is a Euro 3, so I'm referring to my specific engine. That said, Volvo recommend the 0W 30 in mine, which is too thin apparently, especially with the mileage it has done (120k).

Try going on the different oil company website's, enter your reg, see what their recommendations are.

Rossi-fan · Sep 25th, 2015, 10:28

Euro 4 engine is coming up with 0W 30, so you're right anyway my friend.

mdmuddin · Sep 25th, 2015, 10:28

One of these?

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69360-mo...ngine-oil.aspx

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-89658-ca...d-by-ford.aspx

Can anyone advise?

GrahamBrown1 · Sep 25th, 2015, 18:16

both of those are a5 b5 so they would be fine but there not any thicker so will probably not help oil consumption. My euro 4 is using oil and its never had anything other than the Castrol 0-30 a5 b5 from new as it has full Volvo history up to my owner ship. However it runs so well with no knocks or rattles ect so im keeping it on that even if it is costly the oil spec is the best you can get or so I read on various oil sites explaining the specs. Personally I would just keep topping it up and not worry about it but make sure what ever oil you use if suitable for a DPF car other wise you will have further problems

GrahamBrown1 · Sep 25th, 2015, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

Hi buddy. Can i just say that the oil you've put in your car is way too thin. A 5W 30 or even 5W 40 would be much better IMHO.

I've achieved well over 650 miles out of a tank full in my D5 Auto Euro3 S60, and over 800 from my 2.5d VAG engined V70. Those are actual figures, and not going off the DIM display.

what makes you say its to thin? When I was reading up online about this as my euro 4 likes a drink of oil the various sites that explained the spec say that 0 30 oils are not thin and contain good wear additives ect. Im not an oil person so im not criticizing you im just interested in your comments that all

GrahamBrown1 · Sep 25th, 2015, 18:24

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1635546

I found this thread also but this is more helpful

http://www.synthetic-oil-tech.com/d....weight_oil.htm

Sep 25th, 2015, 18:16	#28
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 10:26 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	both of those are a5 b5 so they would be fine but there not any thicker so will probably not help oil consumption. My euro 4 is using oil and its never had anything other than the Castrol 0-30 a5 b5 from new as it has full Volvo history up to my owner ship. However it runs so well with no knocks or rattles ect so im keeping it on that even if it is costly the oil spec is the best you can get or so I read on various oil sites explaining the specs. Personally I would just keep topping it up and not worry about it but make sure what ever oil you use if suitable for a DPF car other wise you will have further problems __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Sep 25th, 2015, 18:24	#30
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 10:26 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1635546 I found this thread also but this is more helpful http://www.synthetic-oil-tech.com/d....weight_oil.htm __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux Last edited by GrahamBrown1; Sep 25th, 2015 at 18:27.

Sep 24th, 2015, 14:08	#21
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	You silver tongued charmer. I just might give it a whirl next time out. Most changes I notice or at least think I do, a reduction in noise. Handbook is quite broad in any case and the whole thing is overthought.

Sep 25th, 2015, 10:20	#25
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	No mate, mine is a Euro 3, so I'm referring to my specific engine. That said, Volvo recommend the 0W 30 in mine, which is too thin apparently, especially with the mileage it has done (120k). Try going on the different oil company website's, enter your reg, see what their recommendations are.

Sep 25th, 2015, 10:28	#26
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Euro 4 engine is coming up with 0W 30, so you're right anyway my friend.

Sep 25th, 2015, 10:28	#27
mdmuddin Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2016 10:18 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North London	One of these? http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-69360-mo...ngine-oil.aspx http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-89658-ca...d-by-ford.aspx Can anyone advise?

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