T4 2002 Engine Oil recommendations

oldsaab93 · Aug 4th, 2016, 09:48

Hello

I am relatively new to this forum.

I know that everyone has their own preferences on engine oils, but what oil do people recommend for a V40 T4?

I've seen reference to Shell Helix Ultra 0w40 but cannot now find the thread!

What do people use?

thank you
Martin

Spetsnaz GSh · Aug 4th, 2016, 10:21

Hi, good question

I also have a T4 and wouldn't use anything substandard at all for it

I use Shell Ultra Helix 5W50 and its great product and well priced too.

you can get a 5 litre bottle for about £18 with some shopping around

ww1dm1 · Aug 4th, 2016, 11:08

A3/B4 5W40 synthetic here. A3/B4 is what the manual recommends and the cold viscosity depends on the climate you live in. A bit higher hot viscosity is probably preferable for an old engine.

skyship007 · Aug 4th, 2016, 23:14

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Originally Posted by oldsaab93

Hello

I am relatively new to this forum.

I know that everyone has their own preferences on engine oils, but what oil do people recommend for a V40 T4?

I've seen reference to Shell Helix Ultra 0w40 but cannot now find the thread!

What do people use?

thank you
Martin

Any of the major brand full synthetic 0 or 5w40 oils that have the Acea A3/B4 spec. Just check the oil finder or guide page of their web site for a list of oils, fluids and figures.

Shell Helix 5w40 seems to be the best value for money oil at present.

The only oil filters I trust are Volvo (From Skandix or a real Volvo dealer), Bosch (From a Bosch service center) or Mann (Made in Germany only).

Aug 4th, 2016, 09:48	#1
oldsaab93 Junior Member Last Online: Today 08:51 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Cirencester	T4 2002 Engine Oil recommendations Hello I am relatively new to this forum. I know that everyone has their own preferences on engine oils, but what oil do people recommend for a V40 T4? I've seen reference to Shell Helix Ultra 0w40 but cannot now find the thread! What do people use? thank you Martin

Aug 4th, 2016, 10:21	#2
Spetsnaz GSh Master Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2021 22:02 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bury St. Edmunds	Hi, good question I also have a T4 and wouldn't use anything substandard at all for it I use Shell Ultra Helix 5W50 and its great product and well priced too. you can get a 5 litre bottle for about £18 with some shopping around __________________ 2003 Volvo S40 T4 Sport Anthracite Arcadias - OEM Strut Brace - Full 3" Exhaust System & 200 Cell Cat - Ashok's Custom Remap (1.35bar) - Earl's Performance Turbo Oil Feed - Ph1 Air Deflection Trims - Business Pack - Winter Pack - HID Xenon Headlamps

Aug 4th, 2016, 11:08	#3
ww1dm1 What is this I don't even Last Online: Aug 31st, 2017 08:01 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: *	A3/B4 5W40 synthetic here. A3/B4 is what the manual recommends and the cold viscosity depends on the climate you live in. A bit higher hot viscosity is probably preferable for an old engine.

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