S60 2005 D5 185 oil spec question

LucasSilver · Jul 7th, 2020, 14:01

I have put Shell Helix 0W-30 Acea A5/B5 into my engine as this was recommended on euro car parts website. Now after researching more on this I found that volvo recommends ACEA A3 oil spec, unless I'm wrong as there seems to be a fair amount of conflicting info out there.

Is it safe to drive until the next oil change or should I drain it and replace with A3?

Thank you
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barrybritcher · Jul 7th, 2020, 16:02

check the engine bay - black panel that runs between the headlights, near the bonnet latch should be a sticker telling you what oil

barrybritcher · Jul 7th, 2020, 16:04

https://www.commaoil.com/products/results/91041846

LucasSilver · Jul 7th, 2020, 17:11

I'm stupid. Sorry for wasting your time folks.

LucasSilver · Jul 7th, 2020, 17:15

It was right there all the time. I can't post images for some reason.

LucasSilver · Jul 7th, 2020, 17:57

https://imgur.com/a/wkVYktw

4x4 · Jul 7th, 2020, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucasSilver

...I can't post images for some reason.

There you go... For some reason the link you posted doesn't convert so had to work round it to get it to show

LucasSilver · Jul 7th, 2020, 22:19

4x4 thanks mate and for the reply on the other subforum.

Bashy · Jul 8th, 2020, 03:32

Dont beat yaself down chap, no question is stupid, might be some stupid answers at times though lol

AndyV7o · Jul 8th, 2020, 08:35

ALWAYS best to ask where oil is concerned, not a stupid question!
Oil spec is important and the wrong one could cause damage. Lots ot misinformation, misunderstanding, pub talk, outdated 'knowledge' it's a nightmare...

Jul 7th, 2020, 14:01	#1
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 11:54 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	S60 2005 D5 185 oil spec question I have put Shell Helix 0W-30 Acea A5/B5 into my engine as this was recommended on euro car parts website. Now after researching more on this I found that volvo recommends ACEA A3 oil spec, unless I'm wrong as there seems to be a fair amount of conflicting info out there. Is it safe to drive until the next oil change or should I drain it and replace with A3? Thank you LucasSilver is online now Report Post

Jul 7th, 2020, 16:02	#2
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	check the engine bay - black panel that runs between the headlights, near the bonnet latch should be a sticker telling you what oil __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jul 7th, 2020, 16:04	#3
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	https://www.commaoil.com/products/results/91041846 __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jul 8th, 2020, 03:32	#9
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Dont beat yaself down chap, no question is stupid, might be some stupid answers at times though lol __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Jul 7th, 2020, 17:11	#4
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 11:54 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	I'm stupid. Sorry for wasting your time folks.

Jul 7th, 2020, 17:15	#5
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 11:54 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	It was right there all the time. I can't post images for some reason.

Jul 7th, 2020, 17:57	#6
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 11:54 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	https://imgur.com/a/wkVYktw

Jul 7th, 2020, 22:19	#8
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 11:54 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	4x4 thanks mate and for the reply on the other subforum.

Jul 8th, 2020, 08:35	#10
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	ALWAYS best to ask where oil is concerned, not a stupid question! Oil spec is important and the wrong one could cause damage. Lots ot misinformation, misunderstanding, pub talk, outdated 'knowledge' it's a nightmare...

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