Oil for a d5 0/30 or 5/30 a5.b5 - Page 2

stuart bowes · Jul 2nd, 2024, 09:06

me too, I've been putting in 0/30 and if 0/20 is better for mpg that would definitely be a bonus. but mines a 2001

Kev0607 · Jul 2nd, 2024, 12:02

Cars of this era do not take 0w20 oil... I'm sorry, that's just *****

The newer VEA engines do, but this car in question doesn't have a VEA engine.

Stick with what your owners manual says or the sticker in the engine bay on the slam panel over the headlights. I guarantee it doesn't say 0w20 in an older D5 or even an older petrol engine.

I think Clan has made a mistake.

Bonefishblues · Jul 2nd, 2024, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

Cars of this era do not take 0w20 oil... I'm sorry, that's just *****

The newer VEA engines do, but this car in question doesn't have a VEA engine.

Stick with what your owners manual says or the sticker in the engine bay on the slam panel over the headlights. I guarantee it doesn't say 0w20 in an older D5 or even an older petrol engine.

I think Clan has made a mistake.

0w20 as an oil grade was only launched in 2006, and we know that the original D5 predates that by at least 2 centuries

Bonefishblues · Jul 3rd, 2024, 09:07

Disappointed Clan that you've not been back on thread to correct the record when you've been on the Forum since several of us posted in response to you stating 0w/20.

Clan · Jul 4th, 2024, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Bonefishblues

That cannot be, surely - you yourself have been telling us to use 0/30 as that's the only oil that Volvo recommended. You have done it many times on the Forum when you say, in terms, 'follow Volvo's recommendations', as you do with other items.

Can you explain please - had it changed and you were unaware, or what, exactly?

I put our 2012 into Opie, a well-respected (the most respected?) supplier's system and 0/30 still comes out.

Need to clear this up.

yes sorry ! was thinking the wrong engine there

myfirstv70 · Jul 5th, 2024, 09:01

0w30 A3/B4 - This is getting like hen's teeth now....there are very few suppliers of this for the 163hp Euro 3 Black top engine....anyone know of a good source for this spec?
PS I wouldn't change my oil every 18,000 - it's way to long and oil is cheap compared to a new engine.....
Cheers,
Nobby

Jul 2nd, 2024, 09:06	#11
stuart bowes just trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 16:25 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	me too, I've been putting in 0/30 and if 0/20 is better for mpg that would definitely be a bonus. but mines a 2001 __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 72k ------------------------- mini project - link

Jul 2nd, 2024, 12:02	#12
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:07 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Cars of this era do not take 0w20 oil... I'm sorry, that's just ***** The newer VEA engines do, but this car in question doesn't have a VEA engine. Stick with what your owners manual says or the sticker in the engine bay on the slam panel over the headlights. I guarantee it doesn't say 0w20 in an older D5 or even an older petrol engine. I think Clan has made a mistake. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 (P3) - 110,000 miles 2008 V70 2.4 D5 (P3) - 163,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Jul 2nd, 2024 at 12:07.

Jul 5th, 2024, 09:01	#16
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2024 09:08 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	A£/B4 spec.... 0w30 A3/B4 - This is getting like hen's teeth now....there are very few suppliers of this for the 163hp Euro 3 Black top engine....anyone know of a good source for this spec? PS I wouldn't change my oil every 18,000 - it's way to long and oil is cheap compared to a new engine..... Cheers, Nobby

Jul 3rd, 2024, 09:07	#14
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:22 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Disappointed Clan that you've not been back on thread to correct the record when you've been on the Forum since several of us posted in response to you stating 0w/20.

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