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Which should I use 0w-30 or 5w-30Views : 2618 Replies : 23Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Sep 3rd, 2019, 22:10 | #11 | |
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Alternatively, if you don't want to ring the dealership & just buy the oil elsewhere, then check your owner's manual - The correct oil grade/spec you need for your vehicle will be listed there. Then you can go to your local parts store, ask them for the oil grade/spec you require & buy an alternative brand. This may be cheaper than the dealership, but make sure you get the right grade/spec (Very important) & that they don't try to sell you any old stuff! There's lots of brands out there, its up to you which you go for. Last edited by Kev0607; Sep 3rd, 2019 at 22:14. |
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Sep 4th, 2019, 08:31 | #12 |
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Or use an established reputable vendor such as Opieoils.co.uk (there is also a 10% forum discount, think its VOLVO or VOLVO10) dobt listen to eurocarparts and their like, they have little accurate info and so long as they sell you something, they dont care.
Also be wary of mechanics, ensure you KNOW what oil is right and stick to your guns, unfortunately some are shockingly naive and half-baked when it comes to oil. Im a former mechanic, before anybody thinks Im slighting the profession. |
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20 years ago when I was at the garage, there were 2 drums, 15w40 mineral and 10w40 semi. Most cars got one or the other unless it needed unique oil which was ordered from the factors. Valvoline was used. Cars were less complicated then though, most only needed an appropriate api spec and common grade. Usually it was just the fords that required 10w30 ordering. |
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Go to a good motor factors . They supply a range of oils and can get the correct spec oil up on their system in seconds . Re oil grade , If your engine is in good nick and not done very high miles or still under warranty then 0w-30 as per the manual but if your engine is high miler and uses a drop between changes or you do all your own work then 5W-30 will be fine in our climate .
If any members have a Costco card then a really good A5-B5 oil Chevron Supreme fully synthetic 5W-30 is available from them at around £45 for 20 liters . That's 3 oil changes plus a little top up . I used it for years in two of my V70's . I only stopped using it as latest car (sorry not a Volvo) uses a higher C spec oil. Costco do sell other brands but the Chevron is the best value for money .
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You dont need 5w30 as opposed to 0w30 in a higher mileage engine.
First you shouldnt need to change grade, but if a thicker oil would be beneficial that would be 0w40 not 5w30 as the next step up. Its the hot viscosity which is around 1/5th the cold thickness, that makes the difference. 0w is plenty thick at cold temps. |
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