Valvoline Restore Protect 5w-30, 5149 Miles, Volvo 2014 S60 T5 (2.5 5 cylinder), 108,000 on the unit.
I am using Restore and Protect in an attempt to help with consumption.
Wear looks good.
At 5149 miles and even having make-up oil added during change (1.25 quarts), the TBN at 2.4 shows is this about the limit for this oil / car IMHO. (Consumption is worse than that as it would have needed another quart at the oil change).
If I didn't feel like I consumed MORE oil with restore and protect, I'd keep using it at these intervals. However, after my current fill (also restore protect), I'm probably going to something thicker, to try to slow down consumption. I never consumed near as much with Euro oils.
I am using Restore and Protect in an attempt to help with consumption.
Wear looks good.
At 5149 miles and even having make-up oil added during change (1.25 quarts), the TBN at 2.4 shows is this about the limit for this oil / car IMHO. (Consumption is worse than that as it would have needed another quart at the oil change).
If I didn't feel like I consumed MORE oil with restore and protect, I'd keep using it at these intervals. However, after my current fill (also restore protect), I'm probably going to something thicker, to try to slow down consumption. I never consumed near as much with Euro oils.
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