very much discussed issue, in Aus cant find any Castrol a5/b5 (or LL) so the oil to use is the reputable Penrite 5w-30 which is A5/B5 certified. I'm happy with this one, DL I view engine oil changes almost as a blood transfusion. indeed important to choose the right one. Good choice makes sense Re: temperature. Our temp range over the year is from 5-40 deg celsius in the Blue Mnts.(xc60 D5 awd)
I use Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W30. I bought it over Castrol because it was better value for money. Cost less per litre. I am at 420,000km. Still runs like a champ!
General rule of thumb I use is cheaper oil will need changing more frequently. You can get more miles out of high quality oil like Castrol. I use mannol oils but change every year or 6k whatever comes first
V70 D5 Twin Turbo Polestar tuned. I use a good quality 5w30 A5B5 every 6k miles. More choice and is cheaper. We just don't see the temps in the UK for a 0w30 which is mainly for very cold climates and fuel economy being that there is less friction. 5w30 apparently causes less engine wear as it tends to persist on surfaces compared to a thinner 0w. The nonsense that it will get round the engine quicker whilst technically true is just a matter of milliseconds difference. Of course if I still lived in Finland then there is an argument for a thinner oil for sure. 18k service intervals are a joke. I wouldn't even let an air filter go that long let alone oil. My old V70 D5 P2 was sold at 200k miles and is still going strong. That had 6k oil changes its entire life and apart from maintenance items and the common core plug issue, it had zero problems its entire life.
Yes, adhere to manufacturer specification when it comes to engine oils, however with brands, there are differences and I'll delve into that soon. For the five cylinder Volvo diesel, ACEA A5/B5 and viscosity of 5W-30 is perfect. Car manufacturers recommend a brand of engine oil for a number of reasons. Some manufacturers conduct their own inhouse tests to identify the best oil for their engines. Others invite oil companies to submit their test results and a few offer a supply contract in which they commit to buy a given volume of oil over a set period of time and in return for that they seek the lowest price. Volume and pricing are very important to "manufacturing" oil companies, while some so-called oil companies are really blending their products which are purchased from manufacturing oil companies. Now with regards to which brand is preferable? I know from my time working in the oil industry that the comany that's out testing oil forumlas in engines and have been doing so for many decades, will be the brand at the top of my list. There are only a few in this league and the best place to find them will be at the race track.That's where the real testing occurs, when engines are taken to the extreme of their performance capability. How does the engine oil protect those engines and what do oil test results reveal? Test results are usually focused on ware-metals that will be found in oil samples taken at the track. Also - does the oil affect power at the drive-wheels? Remember - race teams are really interested in anything that improves power output. What about cooling contributions? Yes, oil plays a role there as well. After all this, I'm not recommending a brand nor will I reveal which company I worked for, for 35 years. If you do your research you will find a brand that will be at the top in performance terms. The chemists and engineers in their research centres make sure of it. A few last comments: "Full" synthetic oils (PAO base stocks) don't need to be changed as often as mineral oils. I do not recommend using mineral or semi synthetic oils in anything. I use full synthetics even in my water pumps. The condition of used oil should still comply with specification at the time of change, so don't push your luck. If the mnaufacturer specifies 15,000 kilometre intervals, don't go past 20,000. There is extra duration capacity built into high quality synthetic oils. Always install a new oil filter with every oil change.
@colharkin7886 Hello. I’m at a toss up what to do. Have an older 2010 Volvo V70 in excellent condition with extremely low mileage. (Only used conventional from day one.) The manual states to use conventional oil ONLY. But I’m learning that most conventional oil is being phased out! Why?! I THINK there’s only Valvoline left. So what do I do now? Try and find any conventional oil and use that? Or start the switch to blend? Or fully synthetic? Can you please share advice, iyo? Also, can you please save me lots of stress and mention the name brand oil that you alluded to? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you vey much.
@@mikeike7114 Mike, there is only one answer for you. Buy FULL Synthetic that complies with the specifiction for your car. Look for the ACEA details in the owners manual, then select the product that meets that spec. I personally recommend Mobil 1, because it's the best.
Here in malaysia, its not easy to find A5B5 oil as volvo and ford is not popular. So far i manage to find motul and amsoil. The amsoil signature series being superior.
I felt scammed by Castrol, since they don’t sell 0w20 oil in 5L cans anymore (in Holland). Because of this I need to buy 1L cans and they’re crazy expensive… 13,50€ per liter, vs 44€ per 5L in the past. I changed to Total Vdrive 0w20 volvo spec oil and think it’s as good.
Thanks for the info, been looking into this myself recently. Enjoy your videos, not that i do any of the work myself but i like to know how things work lol :)
I just changed my oil for the first time on my Volvo C70 D4, I decided to use all Volvo parts, ie air filter, Oil filter, and Volvo labeled oil, I assumed that buying Volvo branded oil and parts guarantees correct compatibility and quality ! Does anyone know who actually manufacture's Volvo oil ? I read on other comments on here Mann make the oil filters, what about air filters etc ? thanks.
Mann is the original supplier to Volvo. I purchased a genuine Volvo oil filter for my S60 D5. On the top it had Mann stamped on it and the Mann part number. The only difference was there was a little Volvo stamp on the genuine one. I also found that genuine Volvo 0w-30 A5/B5 was cheaper than Castrol at Eurocarparts. It was £37 for a 4L and £11 for a single litre. Apparently it is Castrol Edge but in a Volvo bottle.
Wow that just hit me when you said it’s not legal to carry a folder in the UK. In the US with my concealed carry I have my Glock on me at all times to preserve life. Just wish y’all had an option like a blade to at least protect yourself. Anyway… Personally for my t6 mobil 1 is fine. And I use the same Mann filter does the same thing as oem and save a few bucks.
@DriveLife…how long does it take you to reach 6k miles? Working much more from home (rather than commuting as much)…I’ll probably only clear 7-8k miles per year! So change oil on annual service only.
@@contemporarymonk I used Valvoline, my engine consumed oil. This year I changed the oil twice after 4,000 kilometers, before changing it twice a year I added oil every thousand kilometers. I have already traveled 2500 km and have not had to add oil. I did an engine flush every time. I have a Volvo V60 2014 d4 and there was a problem with the rings. I hope I can drive at least 5,000 without adding oil.
Valvoline is volvo certified, have been using that oil for over 100k miles, engine very clean with no deposits. Its also very quite when the oil is fresh. But then again I am changing the oil every 6k miles religiously. Downside, its one of the most expensive oils.
@@georgebeglinger24 yeah I use penrite HPR 0 which is a 0w30 A5B5 for top ups, it's not much cheaper than castrol but you can find it at some autoparts stores, they don't all stock it but it's around. I ljust wait for discounts and you can pick up 5L for around 50 to 60 AUD.
I prefer Mobil 1 but Volvo recommends Castrol so I settle for castrol for my volvo but my 02 accord ex with 1.3 million miles gets the mobil 1 high mileage full synthetic. No dealership will take my honda because it's got aftermarket dual exhaust and yes it still has all original everything under the hood besides my air intake pipe dry rotted so I put a cold air intake on it back at 400,000 miles.
What oil should i use for 03 volvo s80 2.9l v6 non turbo. I use pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 full synthetic for euro cars and volvos. Any other recommendations orbisbthis ok to use? Ive read many forums saying its great oil
Hi Volvo users! I have an S90 D5 Volvo from 2017 and my engine eat a lot of oil...1l / 1800 km. :( I understand, it's a fault from the factory with this D5 models from 2015-2018. What you know about that...what I can do ...what oil is good for this situation? Thank you very much and good luck! ✌
If you are burning 1l/1800km its probably your piston rings are shot. You can try using thicker oils like 10W40 or even thicker oils, as long as you are NOT in a cold climate. My 320km engine is burning about 2l/10000 km, using Valvoline 0W30 oil. So something is definitely not right with your engine. Is it spitting oil out of the tail pipe? Leaking somewhere? What about the turbo?
The oil you are using is premium grade and should be good for well over 5 or 6 thousand miles. My xc60 only needs fresh oil at 18000 miles or 1 year intervals. Why don't you check with Volvo and see if your car has similar service intervals.
If you want your engine to last, change it every 6k, max 9k. Those 18k intervals are good for first years of car in germany where you drive 300 highway miles a day.
Only the cheapest oil for my d5 :D Volvos are very popular in finland and the cheapest a5 b5 oil is 8 euros per litre. Even the jug says that its made for volvos.
very much discussed issue, in Aus cant find any Castrol a5/b5 (or LL)
so the oil to use is the reputable Penrite 5w-30 which is A5/B5 certified.
I'm happy with this one, DL I view engine oil changes almost as a blood transfusion.
indeed important to choose the right one. Good choice makes sense Re: temperature.
Our temp range over the year is from 5-40 deg celsius in the Blue Mnts.(xc60 D5 awd)
I use Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5W30. I bought it over Castrol because it was better value for money. Cost less per litre. I am at 420,000km. Still runs like a champ!
General rule of thumb I use is cheaper oil will need changing more frequently. You can get more miles out of high quality oil like Castrol.
I use mannol oils but change every year or 6k whatever comes first
Frankly speaking we call a Castrol oil sh*t in Poland ;)
The same in CZ. Castrol = carbon.
I use Castrol Edge 0W-40 on the P3’s and my P2 S60R. Nothing but love for this oil!
It is recommended that you also change the aluminium washer on the drain plug
V70 D5 Twin Turbo Polestar tuned. I use a good quality 5w30 A5B5 every 6k miles. More choice and is cheaper. We just don't see the temps in the UK for a 0w30 which is mainly for very cold climates and fuel economy being that there is less friction. 5w30 apparently causes less engine wear as it tends to persist on surfaces compared to a thinner 0w. The nonsense that it will get round the engine quicker whilst technically true is just a matter of milliseconds difference. Of course if I still lived in Finland then there is an argument for a thinner oil for sure.
18k service intervals are a joke. I wouldn't even let an air filter go that long let alone oil. My old V70 D5 P2 was sold at 200k miles and is still going strong. That had 6k oil changes its entire life and apart from maintenance items and the common core plug issue, it had zero problems its entire life.
I've found some fuchs 5w30 A5B5, is this good enough quality??
Newest TSB specifies 0W20 for XC60.
Yes, adhere to manufacturer specification when it comes to engine oils, however with brands, there are differences and I'll delve into that soon. For the five cylinder Volvo diesel, ACEA A5/B5 and viscosity of 5W-30 is perfect.
Car manufacturers recommend a brand of engine oil for a number of reasons. Some manufacturers conduct their own inhouse tests to identify the best oil for their engines. Others invite oil companies to submit their test results and a few offer a supply contract in which they commit to buy a given volume of oil over a set period of time and in return for that they seek the lowest price.
Volume and pricing are very important to "manufacturing" oil companies, while some so-called oil companies are really blending their products which are purchased from manufacturing oil companies.
Now with regards to which brand is preferable? I know from my time working in the oil industry that the comany that's out testing oil forumlas in engines and have been doing so for many decades, will be the brand at the top of my list. There are only a few in this league and the best place to find them will be at the race track.That's where the real testing occurs, when engines are taken to the extreme of their performance capability. How does the engine oil protect those engines and what do oil test results reveal? Test results are usually focused on ware-metals that will be found in oil samples taken at the track. Also - does the oil affect power at the drive-wheels? Remember - race teams are really interested in anything that improves power output. What about cooling contributions? Yes, oil plays a role there as well.
After all this, I'm not recommending a brand nor will I reveal which company I worked for, for 35 years. If you do your research you will find a brand that will be at the top in performance terms. The chemists and engineers in their research centres make sure of it.
A few last comments:
"Full" synthetic oils (PAO base stocks) don't need to be changed as often as mineral oils.
I do not recommend using mineral or semi synthetic oils in anything. I use full synthetics even in my water pumps.
The condition of used oil should still comply with specification at the time of change, so don't push your luck.
If the mnaufacturer specifies 15,000 kilometre intervals, don't go past 20,000.
There is extra duration capacity built into high quality synthetic oils.
Always install a new oil filter with every oil change.
@colharkin7886 Hello. I’m at a toss up what to do. Have an older 2010 Volvo V70 in excellent condition with extremely low mileage. (Only used conventional from day one.) The manual states to use conventional oil ONLY. But I’m learning that most conventional oil is being phased out! Why?! I THINK there’s only Valvoline left. So what do I do now? Try and find any conventional oil and use that? Or start the switch to blend? Or fully synthetic? Can you please share advice, iyo? Also, can you please save me lots of stress and mention the name brand oil that you alluded to? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you vey much.
@@mikeike7114 Mike, there is only one answer for you. Buy FULL Synthetic that complies with the specifiction for your car. Look for the ACEA details in the owners manual, then select the product that meets that spec. I personally recommend Mobil 1, because it's the best.
I also use Castrol Edge 0w30 here in Portugal. Always the recommended oil and other fluids.
Here in malaysia, its not easy to find A5B5 oil as volvo and ford is not popular. So far i manage to find motul and amsoil. The amsoil signature series being superior.
I felt scammed by Castrol, since they don’t sell 0w20 oil in 5L cans anymore (in Holland). Because of this I need to buy 1L cans and they’re crazy expensive… 13,50€ per liter, vs 44€ per 5L in the past. I changed to Total Vdrive 0w20 volvo spec oil and think it’s as good.
They sell castrol 0w20 on google of Amazon in NL. 5w30 would be better in the Netherlands c3 or a5/b5
Thanks for the info, been looking into this myself recently. Enjoy your videos, not that i do any of the work myself but i like to know how things work lol :)
This oil has to be the most difficult oil to find readily available. I struggle every time I need to do an oil change.
I just changed my oil for the first time on my Volvo C70 D4, I decided to use all Volvo parts, ie air filter, Oil filter, and Volvo labeled oil, I assumed that buying Volvo branded oil and parts guarantees correct compatibility and quality ! Does anyone know who actually manufacture's Volvo oil ? I read on other comments on here Mann make the oil filters, what about air filters etc ? thanks.
Mann is the original supplier to Volvo. I purchased a genuine Volvo oil filter for my S60 D5. On the top it had Mann stamped on it and the Mann part number. The only difference was there was a little Volvo stamp on the genuine one.
I also found that genuine Volvo 0w-30 A5/B5 was cheaper than Castrol at Eurocarparts.
It was £37 for a 4L and £11 for a single litre. Apparently it is Castrol Edge but in a Volvo bottle.
Who makes genuine Volvo Oil ?
@@elcomandante3728 castrol
@@bavershat @@bavers. I wonder if it’s better than the normal Castrol, because they say that if it is genuine it is better
Why did 5.2 liters of oil enter my Volvo and 5.6 liters before??
Wow that just hit me when you said it’s not legal to carry a folder in the UK. In the US with my concealed carry I have my Glock on me at all times to preserve life. Just wish y’all had an option like a blade to at least protect yourself. Anyway…
Personally for my t6 mobil 1 is fine. And I use the same Mann filter does the same thing as oem and save a few bucks.
That ones not legal because it locks! Anything over 3inches is also illegal to carry! so you've just got hope everyone else us playing by the rules! 🤣
@DriveLife…how long does it take you to reach 6k miles? Working much more from home (rather than commuting as much)…I’ll probably only clear 7-8k miles per year! So change oil on annual service only.
3 Months or so :) although like you I'm now working from home so it will be mainly drives for fun around local roads or weekend trips!
My oil I think its about same but a professional grade I think
The best oil I used was Ravenol. The car traveled the longest distance without adding oil on Ravenol.
Ravenol is good, but try valvoline, its even better, but more expensive
@@contemporarymonk I used Valvoline, my engine consumed oil. This year I changed the oil twice after 4,000 kilometers, before changing it twice a year I added oil every thousand kilometers. I have already traveled 2500 km and have not had to add oil. I did an engine flush every time. I have a Volvo V60 2014 d4 and there was a problem with the rings. I hope I can drive at least 5,000 without adding oil.
Valvoline is volvo certified, have been using that oil for over 100k miles, engine very clean with no deposits. Its also very quite when the oil is fresh. But then again I am changing the oil every 6k miles religiously. Downside, its one of the most expensive oils.
Yes just that oil is the best and mostly recommended for volvo
Volvo original filter is made by MANN
In Australia its hard to find A5b5 spec oil so it's generally a lot more expensive. I use the castrol 0w30 too
Have you tried Penrite oul at Supercheap or Repco ?
@@georgebeglinger24 yeah I use penrite HPR 0 which is a 0w30 A5B5 for top ups, it's not much cheaper than castrol but you can find it at some autoparts stores, they don't all stock it but it's around. I ljust wait for discounts and you can pick up 5L for around 50 to 60 AUD.
@@luggie111
Last week 6 lts at $59 at super cheap hope you can score some i usually get 2 drums save a fair bit of $$$
I order Castrol Magnatec Star Stop 5w30
Hi there, if I come to your place with oil and filter will you help me to replace oil in my Volvo S80 2.4 diesel with your pump ? Thanks, Max
I prefer Mobil 1 but Volvo recommends Castrol so I settle for castrol for my volvo but my 02 accord ex with 1.3 million miles gets the mobil 1 high mileage full synthetic. No dealership will take my honda because it's got aftermarket dual exhaust and yes it still has all original everything under the hood besides my air intake pipe dry rotted so I put a cold air intake on it back at 400,000 miles.
What oil should i use for 03 volvo s80 2.9l v6 non turbo. I use pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 full synthetic for euro cars and volvos. Any other recommendations orbisbthis ok to use? Ive read many forums saying its great oil
What Volvo is this for. The newer S60s T5 need 0W-20.
Hi Volvo users!
I have an S90 D5 Volvo from 2017 and my engine eat a lot of oil...1l / 1800 km. :(
I understand, it's a fault from the factory with this D5 models from 2015-2018.
What you know about that...what I can do ...what oil is good for this situation?
Thank you very much and good luck! ✌
If you are burning 1l/1800km its probably your piston rings are shot. You can try using thicker oils like 10W40 or even thicker oils, as long as you are NOT in a cold climate. My 320km engine is burning about 2l/10000 km, using Valvoline 0W30 oil. So something is definitely not right with your engine. Is it spitting oil out of the tail pipe? Leaking somewhere? What about the turbo?
If you are doing mostly motorway 10000 mile should be ok , Otherwise, you are wasting money and polluting with wasted oil
The oil you are using is premium grade and should be good for well over 5 or 6 thousand miles. My xc60 only needs fresh oil at 18000 miles or 1 year intervals. Why don't you check with Volvo and see if your car has similar service intervals.
It does, I just like to change it sooner as it reduces the chances of sludge build up in the engine :)
OMG 18000MILES. Its crazy .
If you want your engine to last, change it every 6k, max 9k. Those 18k intervals are good for first years of car in germany where you drive 300 highway miles a day.
Sorry liqui moly is way better
what if I use 5w40 for volvo v40 D2?. It's summer now so temperature is high
Only the cheapest oil for my d5 :D Volvos are very popular in finland and the cheapest a5 b5 oil is 8 euros per litre. Even the jug says that its made for volvos.