Engine: D5: - Which Oil?

Cameron1590 · Jul 14th, 2019, 20:51

Evening All,

Need to give my S60 a service, wondered what oil is recommended? The manual (assuming its the original) states 0w-30? Car has done 197k miles now and wondered if that was slight thin - it doesn't seem to be burning/using any oil.

The car is Euro 3 (black engine cover).

Fuel Filter wise, is this a canister type by the fuel tank?

Sure these have been asked lots before, sorry, couldn't seem to work out the search function

Thanks,

cheshired5 · Jul 14th, 2019, 20:58

On my Euro 3 D5, I use this.

Clan · Jul 14th, 2019, 21:01

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Originally Posted by Cameron1590

Evening All,

Need to give my S60 a service, wondered what oil is recommended? The manual (assuming its the original) states 0w-30? Car has done 197k miles now and wondered if that was slight thin - it doesn't seem to be burning/using any oil.

The car is Euro 3 (black engine cover).

Fuel Filter wise, is this a canister type by the fuel tank?

Sure these have been asked lots before, sorry, couldn't seem to work out the search function

Thanks,

your Well used engine won't have any mechanical differences to a fairly new one , if there were , it would have blown up by now :-) Just use what Volvo recommend .

Anubisxc70 · Jul 14th, 2019, 22:06

2004 XC 70 D5 awd 216k

I use this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extreme-M...QAAOSwke9aO9VZ

AndyV7o · Jul 14th, 2019, 22:10

0w30-5w40 A3/B4 as per handbook.
There are only 2 0w30 meeting spec on sale in uk, and one doesn't quite meet but is ok.
Best bet is 0w40 or the shell 5w40 as above. The shell is a very light 5w40 (it would be a 2.5w 35 if such a thing existed), all the others are quite heavy for an engine designed around 0w30.
The best 0w40 are Fuchs Titan Supersyn LongLife, Mobil FS, and Petronas Syntium 7000.
I use the fuchs and the engine runs lovely.
Si swears by the shell and Im not surprised, its a very good oil, and one I swear by myself. I use the 0w40 to maintain the cold flow.

bkulcsar · Jul 15th, 2019, 09:23

I use Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0w-30 which is ACEA A3/B4, API SL, and has been approved by VOLVO CARS : VCC 95200356

AndyV7o · Jul 15th, 2019, 10:00

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Originally Posted by bkulcsar

I use Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0w-30 which is ACEA A3/B4, API SL, and has been approved by VOLVO CARS : VCC 95200356

Yup, that is the ONLY legit A3/B4 0w30 on sale in the uk (from a reputable company at least)

Cameron1590 · Jul 15th, 2019, 13:17

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Originally Posted by AndyV7o

Yup, that is the ONLY legit A3/B4 0w30 on sale in the uk (from a reputable company at least)

Thanks for all the input chaps. I ordered some oil today from a motor factors and just noticed they have given me 0w-30 which is A5/B5 not A3/B3/B4.

Likely to cause any problems or should I send back and reorder?

Thanks

cheshired5 · Jul 15th, 2019, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Cameron1590

should I send back and reorder?

Yes.

AndyV7o · Jul 15th, 2019, 19:29

It may not hurt but could do.
You are best using A3/B4

Some people think A5/B5 is better than/supercedes A3/B4 cos the numbers are higher, not the case, they are 2 seperate specs. If the factor tries telling you something along those lines, inform them they are not at all correct. If they argue (cos they dont want to refund etc) ask them to look up ACEA specs and read the bit that says A5/B5 must NOT be used in engines where it is not specified. 😉

Jul 14th, 2019, 20:51	#1
Cameron1590 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2022 20:54 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Nottingham	Which Oil? Evening All, Need to give my S60 a service, wondered what oil is recommended? The manual (assuming its the original) states 0w-30? Car has done 197k miles now and wondered if that was slight thin - it doesn't seem to be burning/using any oil. The car is Euro 3 (black engine cover). Fuel Filter wise, is this a canister type by the fuel tank? Sure these have been asked lots before, sorry, couldn't seem to work out the search function Thanks,

Jul 14th, 2019, 20:58	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	On my Euro 3 D5, I use this. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jul 15th, 2019, 09:23	#6
bkulcsar Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:41 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Transylvania	Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0w-30 I use Total Quartz 9000 Energy 0w-30 which is ACEA A3/B4, API SL, and has been approved by VOLVO CARS : VCC 95200356 __________________ V70 D5 2002 Manual 517.000 km (321.000 miles)

Jul 15th, 2019, 19:29	#10
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	It may not hurt but could do. You are best using A3/B4 Some people think A5/B5 is better than/supercedes A3/B4 cos the numbers are higher, not the case, they are 2 seperate specs. If the factor tries telling you something along those lines, inform them they are not at all correct. If they argue (cos they dont want to refund etc) ask them to look up ACEA specs and read the bit that says A5/B5 must NOT be used in engines where it is not specified. 😉 Last edited by AndyV7o; Jul 15th, 2019 at 19:46.

Jul 14th, 2019, 22:06	#4
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	2004 XC 70 D5 awd 216k I use this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Extreme-M...QAAOSwke9aO9VZ

Jul 14th, 2019, 22:10	#5
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	0w30-5w40 A3/B4 as per handbook. There are only 2 0w30 meeting spec on sale in uk, and one doesn't quite meet but is ok. Best bet is 0w40 or the shell 5w40 as above. The shell is a very light 5w40 (it would be a 2.5w 35 if such a thing existed), all the others are quite heavy for an engine designed around 0w30. The best 0w40 are Fuchs Titan Supersyn LongLife, Mobil FS, and Petronas Syntium 7000. I use the fuchs and the engine runs lovely. Si swears by the shell and Im not surprised, its a very good oil, and one I swear by myself. I use the 0w40 to maintain the cold flow.

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