timeing belt

[Clan]

Originally Posted by paulwtech

Can also be run on SAE 5w/30 fully synthetic ACEA5 as far as i'm aware; (See attached)

Not any longer , volvo upgraded the spec about a year ago .. Handbooks are out of date before you get your new car ... The same engine in other volvo models is on 5w/30 though .

[paulwtech]

My post is a screen dump from Volvo's website: https://my.volvocars.com
Where you enter your info & it gives you upto date specs. Surely that is correct? What a mish mash! :-/

[Clan]

Originally Posted by paulwtech

My post is a screen dump from Volvo's website: https://my.volvocars.com
Where you enter your info & it gives you upto date specs. Surely that is correct? What a mish mash! :-/

Volvo IT both public and internal is and always has been terribly user unfriendly , it needs fresh blood and someone enthusiastic and dedicated to keep it up to date and easy to use !

This is only specific to D2 in the V40 though is that the car you chose ?

[paulwtech]

I have the v50 SE Drive-E (Eco) 1.6D Stop / Start 115ps on a 60 (2011) plate with D4162T engine

[Clan]

Originally Posted by paulwtech

I have the v50 SE Drive-E (Eco) 1.6D Stop / Start 115ps on a 60 (2011) plate with D4162T engine

your specifications are correct then 5w/30 , although you may benefit with fuel consumption on 0w/30

[paulwtech]

Thanks Clan; you seem to know your onions, (to coin a phrase) with these Volvo's

[paulwtech]

Originally Posted by Clan

Very true ! But volvo never gave a reason WHY they halved the change interval ... There has been no widespread cam belt trouble as in the renault 1500 diesel for example .. This must be the most popular engine in europe at the moment what do citroen , ford an mini etc say their cambelt intervals are ?

another point the D2 only in the V40 must be run on 0w/30 oil .. do they know something we don't ?

Update:
My 2011 v50 1.6 DRIVe had done 113k miles & just missed the timing belt change on last service! I've recently had it replaced; full timing belt kit, water pump & auxiliary belt. The old belt & components definitely showed that it needed replacing; belt was cracking at base of teeth & water pump bearing was tight & whining when cold!
For those interested, the timing belt kit can be purchased from Volvo parts for £117 all inc. part number: 31339888 (NB this does not include water pump!). I had my garage man who I trust implicitly to do my work; £295 all inc. Alternatively, Volvo will do all this for £450+!
I hope this helps anyone who reads this post. Last thing you want is timing belt failure!
Timing Belt: C30, S40, V40, V40 XC, V50, S60, V60, S80, V70

[neanderthal]

Originally Posted by Matt86

If you buy a water pump from Volvo for the 1.9D it'll have Renault stamped on it as it's a Renault part. I'm surprised Starship isn't aware of that one yet

thats right matt86 here are 2 pictures 1 showing the old one,and the one my sibbling recently bought from volvo, with renault stamped in it and more open..