RoyMacDonald |
Sep 14th, 2007 22:08 |
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Originally Posted by angmarwitch
(Post 288746)
Hi
Forgive me for asking questions like this, its a throwback from being a merc owner!
Is there an oil specification listed by volvo for use on their D5 engine?
a bit like mercedes have their own oil specs eg MB229.3
Jjust like to know for when i eventually get round to servicing the car, want to buy the right spec....and i'm too lazy to read the owners manual! :angry2:
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Reading the manual won't do any good anyway because it dosn't tell you the make.
The ONLY oil Volvo recommend is "SLX Professional Longtec for Volvo cars A5/B5 0W-30" (yes that is the full name) It is only available from Volvo main dealers and then only if you can give them the part no. You can get the part no. from Volvo customer support but tell them to ask technical for it. However it will cost about £100 per 5 litres this way.
Not all main dealers are using the correct oil but if you find one who is they may be prepared to fill you own container which may be a cheaper way to buy it.
However Millers oils make oil that meets the A5/B5 spec and costs £49 for 5 litres. If you use any other oil you won't get the mpg or extended service interval. Castrol say you can use Edge but you won't get the mpg or extended service interval.
As you may guess from this I have made extensive enquires about which is the correct oil to use in a D5 engine.
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