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Volvo_Expert_Tech reacted to ZeeOSix's post in the thread Is high HTHS still important for a normal vehicle? with
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Manuals (in the USA at least) are specifying oil based on an absolute minimum to meet CAFE while at the same time not make the engine... -
Volvo_Expert_Tech reacted to Arc's post in the thread Automotive News Report : Oil Shortage Looming with Like.
Zerohedge had an article on it this morning.
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Volvo_Expert_Tech reacted to edyvw's post in the thread Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 vs VW 508 with Like.
Run VW504.00/507.00 or VW511.00.
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Volvo_Expert_Tech reacted to CleanSump's post in the thread Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 vs VW 508 with Like.
It isn't approved so it doesn't meet the spec requirements. Use a VW approved oil. If seeking validation or affirmation, I can't give it.
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 vs VW 508.The fact I will never use 0w20 VW508 again has nothing to do with "thin" aka low viscosity. It has to do with the fact the HTHS is too...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 vs VW 508.My Audi S5 requires 508 and I ran it twice. After running 504 0w30 and hearing the engine difference as well as a cleaner UOA, I will...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech reacted to kschachn's post in the thread Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 vs VW 508 with Like.
Ash is the only concern with 508 00 approval? And totally agree with using a 504 00 oil instead.
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Volvo_Expert_Tech reacted to RallyXaDSM's post in the thread Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 vs VW 508 with Like.
If you're not concerned about the warranty, then I'd forget both and switch to a VW 504
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Any Volvo used oil analyses?.I am going to assume you never owned a SPA volvo. If you have it set to 68f, it will not rush to cool the car down like it would if you...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Any Volvo used oil analyses?.Depending on where you live, you have the heat on to drive in to work in the morning and when you come out in the afternoon with the sun...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Ranking of ATF Fluids?.In my 20 years as a tech, I used maxlife and BG universal which I am pretty sure come from the same factory. For my personal 2024 Audi...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Got my QuickJacks..The Holden flag takes me back to 2012-2014 when I was tech in Australia. I was technically their imported Volvo tech but the amount of...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Gas has gone up 30+%, why hasn’t automotive Oil?.I think you think I am disagreeing with you on something when I am really just adding nuance. Europe does have great public transport...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Gas has gone up 30+%, why hasn’t automotive Oil?.That is assuming consumers wont get gouged by oil companies. Ravenol raised the price of their 4 liter jug of 8HP ATF from €65 to €75...
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Volvo_Expert_Tech replied to the thread Gas has gone up 30+%, why hasn’t automotive Oil?.I live in a fairly large city in Bavaria where the DB trains and busses are 90% diesel. Plus the ICE trains that travel out of Germany...
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