2008 Volvo XC90 3.2L Valvoline Full Synthetic 5w-30 w/5,769 Miles

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@himemsys per our conversations I've concluded that this oil tested here is Valvoline 5w-30 Advanced Full Synthetic. It is not a "Euro" like the auto service shop claimed.

https://sharena21.springcm.com/Publ...3793b338/31d6eae3-48fd-ea11-b7fc-48df3793b338

Mostly highway miles & about 1,000 to 1,200 miles out of this 5,769 mile sample was from the previous owner on this Volvo. Oil in service since 06-22-2021 or hair over 3 years. I put in Mobil FS 5w-40+Fram Ultra OG on for this next run. I think I dissected the Pronto filter & will drop a link here once I post it.

Other than about 0.25 quart squirting out past the oil drain pan nothing to really note. I did pull the low oil sensor & saw a dark lining inside the oil pan. Not sure on the history on this SUV but the manual recommends 7,500 miles or 1 year & 40 grade if over 86F ambient. There are 4 X marks on the oil dipstick & the level was right above the second lowest X so no real heavy oil burning either. I'm happy.

 

[himemsys]

The moly looks too low for Valvoline. Oxidation is a bit high. I'm assuming this oil started off around 5-7 and finished at 22, so if it gained 15-17, it's probably right about the end of its service life. 4ppm total metals per 1000 mi is good.

 

[fantastic]

The moly looks too low for Valvoline. Oxidation is a bit high. I'm assuming this oil started off around 5-7 and finished at 22, so if it gained 15-17, it's probably right about the end of its service life. 4ppm total metals per 1000 mi is good.

I've not seen a VOA for the "Advanced" so not certain of what the Moly amount would be. The receipt claimed "Valvoline" but when I called them they claimed it was "Euro" oil. According to your VOA sheet it shows "Extended" oil hovering around 300 ppm Moly which would not line up like you said. Wonder if I could find a VOA for Advanced to really see how it compares. Yeah, I'm happy it's not a complete oil burner since buying this old & unknown history is a gamble. I think I remember comparing your S80 Fe to this & it's almost identical so they seem to be wearing the same.

 

[Escape08]

My 2012 LR2 has a Volvo 3.2 6 with 147K miles and I use QS 5W-30 HM

 

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My 2012 LR2 has a Volvo 3.2 6 with 147K miles and I use QS 5W-30 HM

Yeah, I read that Land Rover LR2 got this engine for 2007-2015?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Freelander

 

[Escape08]

Yeah, I read that Land Rover LR2 got this engine for 2007-2015?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Freelander

Yes, that is why I bought a used one. LR forum, members bragged about the bullet proof Volvo engine's excellent durability.

 

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Also, looking at the UOA above in the Particle Count area it shows fuel at 0.84% (hard to see). I paid an extra $16 to get that done via GC method. Normally, they won't do the GC method unless the viscosity is really low. I wanted to know what it was but will not worry about paying for that anymore since fuel dilution is low.

Here is the Pronto oil filter I removed during this UOA run here.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/pronto-po5247-cartridge-oil-filter.387502/