Oil recommendations??

Dervy · Jan 15th, 2018, 13:25

For my Volvo c30 d4 (5 cylinder engine)....

Live in Cheshire, England. What oil do you use or recommend??

Proghound · Jan 15th, 2018, 14:18

As long as it meets the OEM spec rating of 0W30 A5/B5, in theory you could use any brand. I stick with Castrol Edge as that was the OEM recommendation.

That said, there are guys on here who can give you chapter and verse about the relative merits of various oils from major brands and some are more highly thought of than Castrol.

Sysyphus · Jan 15th, 2018, 15:10

On one of those ‘chapter and verse’ threads here or somewhere else it was stated that Castrol Edge is no longer A5/B5 compliant due to a slight change in the A5/B5 specification... I figure my engine hasn’t read the new spec, so will continue to use it.

LizardOfBodom · Jan 15th, 2018, 15:32

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Originally Posted by Sysyphus

On one of those ‘chapter and verse’ threads here or somewhere else it was stated that Castrol Edge is no longer A5/B5 compliant due to a slight change in the A5/B5 specification... I figure my engine hasn’t read the new spec, so will continue to use it.

Dont let dealership do the software update then as it may start spilling the oil out with disgust :P

As for OP, as said above - any oil within spec will do, dont worry too much about brand. I use Castrol now, before I had ELF - depends on actual price fluctuations on amazon. As long as its a well known brand you can trust and suits the engine spec - oil is an oil

Tannaton · Jan 15th, 2018, 18:23

I used this in all my XC90 D5 and V50 2.0D

http://www.commaoil.com/productsguide/view/6/171

Its about £25 for 5L and A5/B5.

Welton · Jan 16th, 2018, 13:28

I always go to Opie Oils website and see what deals come up, I went for a Millers oil this time due to price. Don't get hung up about brands and the big names; as long as it meets or exceeds the specs in the handbook it's all good.

You can have it delivered to your door and then do it yourself or hand it to your friendly garage to do.

Jan 15th, 2018, 13:25	#1
Dervy Junior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2019 21:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cheshire	Oil recommendations?? For my Volvo c30 d4 (5 cylinder engine).... Live in Cheshire, England. What oil do you use or recommend??

Jan 15th, 2018, 14:18	#2
Proghound Volvo and Audi owner Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 11:49 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Leighton Buzzard	As long as it meets the OEM spec rating of 0W30 A5/B5, in theory you could use any brand. I stick with Castrol Edge as that was the OEM recommendation. That said, there are guys on here who can give you chapter and verse about the relative merits of various oils from major brands and some are more highly thought of than Castrol. __________________ Current: 2012 C70 D3 SE Lux Solstice Geartronic, Caspian Blue. Also: 2002 Audi A2 TDI SE, Crystal Blue Previous: 2008 C70 D5 SE manual, Flint Grey.

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Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	I used this in all my XC90 D5 and V50 2.0D http://www.commaoil.com/productsguide/view/6/171 Its about £25 for 5L and A5/B5. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I always go to Opie Oils website and see what deals come up, I went for a Millers oil this time due to price. Don't get hung up about brands and the big names; as long as it meets or exceeds the specs in the handbook it's all good. You can have it delivered to your door and then do it yourself or hand it to your friendly garage to do. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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Jan 15th, 2018, 15:10	#3
Sysyphus Senior Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2021 23:19 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Suburban Philly	On one of those ‘chapter and verse’ threads here or somewhere else it was stated that Castrol Edge is no longer A5/B5 compliant due to a slight change in the A5/B5 specification... I figure my engine hasn’t read the new spec, so will continue to use it.

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