2002 Volvo S60 (Non Turbo). I am considering switching to full syn. Amsoil 10w30 XL or SAE?????
Amsoil XL vs. SAE
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Amsoil XL series is a group III synthetic, but it will do OK in your engine. I'm a bit confused...SAE? Do you mean vs. ATM PAO 10w30?
Yes. XL vs. ATM
What is the oil change interval listed in your manual?
If you want to do up to 7500 severe/normal miles for up to 6 months, go with the XL.
If you want to do up to 15,000 severe or 25,000 normal miles up to 1 year, and change the oil filter at the recommended interval in your owners manual, go with the ATM. This is what I would do.
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If you want to do up to 7500 severe/normal miles for up to 6 months, go with the XL.
If you want to do up to 15,000 severe or 25,000 normal miles up to 1 year, and change the oil filter at the recommended interval in your owners manual, go with the ATM. This is what I would do.
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I will be changing the oil every 6-7.5K. I guess the XL would be the economical choice. Is the extra $7.50 in oil worth it to use the ATM????
Only if you want to go longer than 7500 miles/6 months.
The car has 82K miles. Does Valvoline MaxLife Full Synthetic make more sense. Is it ok for a 6-7.5k oil change interval?
I don't think so. Nothing really wrong with Valvoline, but it's not really a long drain oil. I'm not sure what the Valvoline warranty is, I went looking for it and couldn't find it.
My car (Volvo 850) has essentially the same engine - my advice? Use Amsoil 5W-40 or Amsoil 10W-40 and do a 10-15K mile oil change interval. If you want to go with a 30, use the ATM 10w30, 10-15K mile oil change interval.
Amsoil AFL 5W-40
Amsoil AMO 10W-40
Amsoil ATM 10w30
Im toying with the idea of tring castrol syntec 5W30 with auto rx since i only do six month oil changes anyway.
Pablo, Thanks for the advice.
My routine is to change the oil/filter every 6-7.5K with a filter only change and top off in between (3-4K). The only reason I was considering the Maxlife was due to engine mileage. No leaks at present just thinking prevention(seal conditioning, etc...).
Also, the owners manual suggests 5w30 or 10w30 depending on temp/weather. What is you thinking on the 40's you suggested?
My routine is to change the oil/filter every 6-7.5K with a filter only change and top off in between (3-4K). The only reason I was considering the Maxlife was due to engine mileage. No leaks at present just thinking prevention(seal conditioning, etc...).
Also, the owners manual suggests 5w30 or 10w30 depending on temp/weather. What is you thinking on the 40's you suggested?
I responded in the other thread. I would say no need to change filter midstream.
Right now I'm approaching 10K miles, 13 months on my 850 OCI (110,000 miles total). I'm using Amsoil SAE (10W)-30 ACD HD Diesel in that one, and have used Amsoil 5w30 ASL in the past (20K OCI) - but usually do 10K intervals, depending on how many miles I get in one year. I've gone over a year this time, because I messed up my neck and don't feel comfortable changing oil right now. I'm not particularly worried. Soon I will change it, though.
Anyhow - I'm not sure what oil I will use this time. I always use a different Amsoil. I may even try the HDD 5w30 or AME 15w40.
On the topic of the XW-40 I would never use a 15w40 conventional, especially in winter. It's interesting that my manual calls out 15w40 as acceptable. Over the years, the XW-40's have just run quieter, but in reality I can't say the UOA's are any different.
In Georgia, midsummer I lean toward an XW-40. But if you feel more comfortable following the manual, then a good 10w30 will be perfectly fine.
Right now I'm approaching 10K miles, 13 months on my 850 OCI (110,000 miles total). I'm using Amsoil SAE (10W)-30 ACD HD Diesel in that one, and have used Amsoil 5w30 ASL in the past (20K OCI) - but usually do 10K intervals, depending on how many miles I get in one year. I've gone over a year this time, because I messed up my neck and don't feel comfortable changing oil right now. I'm not particularly worried. Soon I will change it, though.
Anyhow - I'm not sure what oil I will use this time. I always use a different Amsoil. I may even try the HDD 5w30 or AME 15w40.
On the topic of the XW-40 I would never use a 15w40 conventional, especially in winter. It's interesting that my manual calls out 15w40 as acceptable. Over the years, the XW-40's have just run quieter, but in reality I can't say the UOA's are any different.
In Georgia, midsummer I lean toward an XW-40. But if you feel more comfortable following the manual, then a good 10w30 will be perfectly fine.
I like the thought of the quiter running xw-40's. Since I intend to have long intervals should I go with a 5w-40 or the 10w-40?
I am conviced to try the amsoil ATM 10w30 with a 10k interval. My only concern is the filter. Amsoil does not make a cartridge filter for my '02 Volvo s60. What brand filter would you suggest for a 10k interval?
Can you get a Wix filter for that car? If so, go with it instead, and change it at 5,000 miles and top off.
A Wix filter would be good for 10,000 miles.
I have a napa gold 1356 which is essentially a rebadged wix 51356. I threw away my last one at 2500 km. This time, I will keep it much longer... perhaps for two ocis.
I would think a MANN or WIX (57021) filter would be my choice.
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