Recent content by nathancarter

This is for your 330ci? I look forward to it.

If I owned a Saab 9-5, my wife probably wouldn't let me in the house :) I do miss my old M-B diesel though...

I was of the understanding that green wasn't available any more. Maybe I'll do a UOA with the BMW 5w-30 that's in there now, and again with M1 0w-40.

Originally Posted By: KLowD9x Holy [censored]! You have been going 7500 miles between services with conventional in the sump!? Yes; that's what the Volvo manual recommends. The Volvo manual also recommends 5w-30 conventional, except for "Extreme engine operation" for which it recommends 10w-30...

All, Thanks for the comments. I'm (almost?) definitely switching to the Mobil 1 0w-40 for the BMW - it's just easier to obtain - unless there is a specific reason that BMW or GC 5w-30 is better for extended highway driving and religious 7500 mile OCI. Thanks also for the clarification on the...

Good morning, This is a multi-part question. I'm considering switching from dino to synthetic in my wife's 2005 Volvo 2.5T at the next oil change, which will be at 67500 miles, following Volvo's recommended schedule. We bought it at 40k miles and I have used Castrol dino since then; the...