Volvo B630T4 T6 Oil Recommendation

[mgm7890]

Hey,

The car in question is a Volvo XC60 with the 3.0 turbocharged T6 engine. The manual specs an A5/B5 oil in 5W-30 or 0W-30, but I'm a bit confused because I've seen other threads on here that have varying information. My main concern is the life of the engine and high temps.

I've seen people recommend A3/B4 because A5/B5 only improves fuel economy. Then, I've noticed that it's hard to actually find an A5/B5 oil. All I've noticed are Pennzoil Platinum, or Liqui Moly. Castrol (as recommend by Volvo) doesn't even have an oil in the US that meets this spec, that I can see.

I'm probably over thinking this, but I wanted to ask the pro's. So, what's the general consensus or general advice on how to proceed with an oil to try?

Thanks!

 

[RooflessVW]

No problems running an A3/B4 oil like M1 FS 0W-40.

 

[Astro_Guy]

Originally Posted by mgm7890
Then, I've noticed that it's hard to actually find an A5/B5 oil.
Mobil1 5w-30 EP is A5/B5. Plain vanilla Mobil1 5w-30 is also A5/B5.

 

[ka9mnx]

Add vanilla Mobil1 5w-30 to your list. It's A5/B5. Pennzoil and Mobil1 are available at Wal Mart for a reasonable price.

 

[mgm7890]

Thanks for the info, all! My apologies for missing that info on the M1 site.

Does anyone here have any personal experience with this engine and different oils for it?

 

[mgm7890]

What are people's thoughts of M1 0W-40 in this engine? I've been using that in a non-turbo 5 cylinder Volvo with no issues.

 

[Astro_Guy]

Originally Posted by mgm7890
What are people's thoughts of M1 0W-40 in this engine? I've been using that in a non-turbo 5 cylinder Volvo with no issues.
I've used M1 0w-40 for 2-3 years in the 5-cylinder 2.4 liter light pressure turbo with good results. See this thread for more details.