S60 D5 Service 04 Plate

PDavis85 · May 17th, 2019, 21:00

I’m looking for some advice / recommendations.

I’ve got an 04 Plate S60 D5 that is due a good service, any recommendations on filters etc that people use or just stick with standard aftermarket ones? I was
Looking at the Green Cotton Air filters to upgrade the standard ones.

Also any recommendations on new bushes?

AndyV7o · May 17th, 2019, 22:01

0w30-5w40 A3/B4 6-7L from a reputed big brand, filters from Volvo/Mann/Mahle (which are all of equal quality, the volvo ones being mann (usually) or Mahle in a volvo box anyway.
There are only 2 suitable 0w30 on the market, a few 0w40, plenty of 5w40. Shell helix ultra 5w40 is very popular for these. Ive just got Fuchs titan longlife 0w40 for mine.

Dancake · May 17th, 2019, 22:50

Mann or Mahle for oil, pollen and air filters, and Volvo or Purflux (OEM supplier to Volvo) for the fuel filter. Shell Helix Ultra 5w40 is a popular choice for engine oil, but there are a few different viscosities available. As long as the oil meets the required A3/B4 spec it should be fine. Aftermarket air filters such as K&N and Green Cotton etc help to increase air flow, but I'm of the belief that it's at the expense of filter efficiency. OEM or OEM equivalent filters are more than adequate for everyday use.

AndyV7o · May 17th, 2019, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dancake

Mann or Mahle for oil, pollen and air filters, and Volvo or Purflux (OEM supplier to Volvo) for the fuel filter. Shell Helix Ultra 5w40 is a popular choice for engine oil, but there are a few different viscosities available. As long as the oil meets the required A3/B4 spec it should be fine. Aftermarket air filters such as K&N and Green Cotton etc help to increase air flow, but I'm of the belief that it's at the expense of filter efficiency. OEM or OEM equivalent filters are more than adequate for everyday use.

Yup, you get an increase in fine particulates which help erode valves, bores, etc and can find their way into the oil too. Not too relevant in motorsport or high performance engines as they need frequent rebuilds anyway, but on a road car it isnt great.

Rossi-fan · May 18th, 2019, 07:30

Change the fuel filter if it hasn't already been done. If it's old your car could die a slow painful horrible death, usually at the most inconvenient moment 🎋

May 17th, 2019, 21:00	#1
PDavis85 New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2019 22:15 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Lymington	S60 D5 Service 04 Plate I’m looking for some advice / recommendations. I’ve got an 04 Plate S60 D5 that is due a good service, any recommendations on filters etc that people use or just stick with standard aftermarket ones? I was Looking at the Green Cotton Air filters to upgrade the standard ones. Also any recommendations on new bushes?

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Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 02:12 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Mann or Mahle for oil, pollen and air filters, and Volvo or Purflux (OEM supplier to Volvo) for the fuel filter. Shell Helix Ultra 5w40 is a popular choice for engine oil, but there are a few different viscosities available. As long as the oil meets the required A3/B4 spec it should be fine. Aftermarket air filters such as K&N and Green Cotton etc help to increase air flow, but I'm of the belief that it's at the expense of filter efficiency. OEM or OEM equivalent filters are more than adequate for everyday use. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

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Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Change the fuel filter if it hasn't already been done. If it's old your car could die a slow painful horrible death, usually at the most inconvenient moment 🎋 __________________

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AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	0w30-5w40 A3/B4 6-7L from a reputed big brand, filters from Volvo/Mann/Mahle (which are all of equal quality, the volvo ones being mann (usually) or Mahle in a volvo box anyway. There are only 2 suitable 0w30 on the market, a few 0w40, plenty of 5w40. Shell helix ultra 5w40 is very popular for these. Ive just got Fuchs titan longlife 0w40 for mine.

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