I just picked up my new Volvo S60R. This car has a turbocharged, 300HP, 2.5 Litre, 5 Cyl engine. Volvo recommends 7,500 miles between oil changes. Because I drive around 20,000 miles per year, I really prefer extended drain intervals. Also, with the turbo and high output, I think it is prudent to use an oil that works well.
I am convinced that synthetics are a huge plus for turbo motors, so I will be using a synthetic oil. I was planning on using Amsoil 0w30 Series 2000 until I saw a recent thread on this site where several people stated that the thinner oils did not do well with the turbors.
What say you, what weight synthetic should I use for summer and winter? Any oils tha twork particularly well in a motor like this?
One other question: Is Royal Purple oil actually purple?
Thanks.
[ October 03, 2003, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: DockHoliday ]
I am convinced that synthetics are a huge plus for turbo motors, so I will be using a synthetic oil. I was planning on using Amsoil 0w30 Series 2000 until I saw a recent thread on this site where several people stated that the thinner oils did not do well with the turbors.
What say you, what weight synthetic should I use for summer and winter? Any oils tha twork particularly well in a motor like this?
One other question: Is Royal Purple oil actually purple?
Thanks.
[ October 03, 2003, 10:14 PM: Message edited by: DockHoliday ]