Should I top up? - Page 2

Bonefishblues · Aug 7th, 2020, 08:59

On the earlier definitions, the oil level's bob-on, shirley? I'd ensure I had a litre in the boot and crack on

Scotia64 · Aug 7th, 2020, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baconbaronen

As mentioned by others, I would also recommend talking to a dealer - I have a B5 2020 (delivered late april), with around 8500 km on the odo - the oil in mine is still at a 100 %.

Do you tow a caravan? I’ve towed mine about 1500 miles.

Baconbaronen · Aug 7th, 2020, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotia64

Do you tow a caravan? I’ve towed mine about 1500 miles.

No never, so that might affect it.

AB-UK · Aug 8th, 2020, 17:30

Minimum doesn't mean "Empty".
"Half" full would seem to be okay.
3/4 full might give you more peace of mind perhaps.

nu11eaf · Aug 8th, 2020, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotia64

Hopefully this picture works

Nothing wrong with that oil level, its is half way between the high and low marks, nothing to worry about.

JamesN7 · Aug 11th, 2020, 11:16

Be careful. Over-filling a diesel engine with oil is a really BAD idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4rMfrERpG8

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_engine_runaway

James

Bonefishblues · Aug 11th, 2020, 12:24

Interested in what the dealer advised OP?

Clan · Aug 11th, 2020, 12:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotia64

Car is in for a service at the end of September, it turned 5000 miles today. We’re going on holiday in 3 weeks (car won’t be going far until then) towing a caravan for about 1000 miles. I was going to top up the oil but after seeing the price I’ve had second thoughts.
What do you guys think?
3 times I’ve tried to add a picture , oil level is about 1/2 way down.

be very careful topping up , the level is very sensitive, if you have no messages it is CORRECT. and any deviation up or down will give you a message and tell you how much to add. overfilling will cause you grief and cost!

Scotia64 · Aug 11th, 2020, 16:13

Thanks for the info guys, I’m just going to leave it. If the car had a dipstick (not the driver) it would be easier to understand as you could see the difference to low. As some have said & ive read elsewhere adding oil to the Volvo isn’t straightforward.

Bonefishblues · Aug 11th, 2020, 17:51

I think that's wise.

Aug 8th, 2020, 17:30	#14
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 07:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	Minimum doesn't mean "Empty". "Half" full would seem to be okay. 3/4 full might give you more peace of mind perhaps. __________________ 2010 XC90 Exec (m/y 2011), Electric Silver 2003 XC90 SE, Ash Gold 1996 850 GLE Estate, Olive Green Pearl

Aug 11th, 2020, 11:16	#16
JamesN7 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2023 17:31 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Hemel Hempstead	Be careful. Over-filling a diesel engine with oil is a really BAD idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4rMfrERpG8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_engine_runaway James __________________ S90 T8 R-Design Pro MY18

Aug 11th, 2020, 16:13	#19
Scotia64 Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 18:11 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Hamilton	Thanks for the info guys, I’m just going to leave it. If the car had a dipstick (not the driver) it would be easier to understand as you could see the difference to low. As some have said & ive read elsewhere adding oil to the Volvo isn’t straightforward. __________________ Winter pack ,xenium pack, bliss, tinted rear windows , retractable towbar, mud flaps , Apple car play all wrapped up in Pebble Grey XC90 B5

Aug 7th, 2020, 08:59	#11
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	On the earlier definitions, the oil level's bob-on, shirley? I'd ensure I had a litre in the boot and crack on

Aug 11th, 2020, 12:24	#17
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Interested in what the dealer advised OP?

Aug 11th, 2020, 17:51	#20
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 00:10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	I think that's wise.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)