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Jul 15th, 2018, 10:16 | #21 |
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Indeed. I used to run Prii, where 0-20 was specced as part of the drive to lower internal friction and improve efficiency.
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Jul 15th, 2018, 10:25 | #22 | |
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The 0w20 volvo/C5 spec is exceedingly light, if you were to use a C2 0w30 youd probably get away with it ok, a B4 spec 0w30 would/could cause excessive oil pressure and reduced flow starving the engine of oil and possibly killing the oil pump. The saps of the spec also need to be considered, too low=engine wear, too high=dpf death (figuratively speaking) Its not simply about xW xx in this day and age. Last edited by AndyV7o; Jul 15th, 2018 at 11:08. |
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Jul 15th, 2018, 10:34 | #23 | |
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The thing is, engines designed for these light oils have exceptionally tight tolerances in order to use them, which makes them even more intolerant of incorrect viscosity/hths Last edited by AndyV7o; Jul 15th, 2018 at 11:09. |
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Jul 15th, 2018, 10:38 | #24 | |
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It largely depends on the particular engine and the particular oil. Owt else ask away chap, but, praps move over to the oil thread to stop this one getting cluttered. 👍 Last edited by AndyV7o; Jul 15th, 2018 at 11:10. |
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Jul 15th, 2018, 11:20 | #25 |
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Ok. So I now have the Gulf stuff. See attached photos.
Am a little concerned that the label says "recommended for high performance petrol engines"! Still ok to pour it in...? |
Jul 15th, 2018, 11:28 | #26 |
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Ok. And lastly. When checking the oil level in my car (see attached), mine looks nothing like the video at the top of this page
https://support.volvocars.com/lb/car...a801e801324f11 |
Jul 15th, 2018, 11:30 | #27 | |
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However it has been suggested that you may have a different engine, if your vehicle is AWD (in which case you apparently require a 0w-30). But it'd still need to be suitable for a DPF diesel. Last edited by Zebster; Jul 15th, 2018 at 11:44. |
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Jul 15th, 2018, 13:07 | #28 | |
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I have a FWD engine (engine code D4204T5, apparently). If you have the same engine and put your reg into ECP, does the Gulf oil come up as compatible? |
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Jul 15th, 2018, 18:28 | #29 |
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You're only using the gulf as top-up, to the bare minimum until car stops shouting at you, for the journey home. It will be fine. You have to remember theres a good gallon of the correct stuff in there, 500ml wont really make any odds on the whole.
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Jul 15th, 2018, 20:00 | #30 | |
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And yes, mine is a D4204T5. Last edited by Zebster; Jul 15th, 2018 at 20:05. |
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