3 3246cc Joined Apr 15, 2023 Messages 28 Apr 23, 2023 #1 I drive an Volvo V40, with an 5-cylinder engine. What oil brand would you guys recommend me for an 0W30 or 5W30 oil. I Live in the Netherlands but go this summer to an hot climate (35/40 degrees)
I drive an Volvo V40, with an 5-cylinder engine. What oil brand would you guys recommend me for an 0W30 or 5W30 oil. I Live in the Netherlands but go this summer to an hot climate (35/40 degrees)
Astro14 $100 Site Donor Staff member Joined Oct 10, 2010 Messages 23,658 Location Virginia Beach Apr 23, 2023 #2 An oil that meets ACEA A3/B4 or MB 229.5. Your choice of brands, but those specifications would do well in your engine. Keep up on the PCV system replacement, too.
An oil that meets ACEA A3/B4 or MB 229.5. Your choice of brands, but those specifications would do well in your engine. Keep up on the PCV system replacement, too.
Quattro Pete Joined Oct 30, 2002 Messages 42,799 Location Great Lakes Apr 23, 2023 #3 Astro14 said: An oil that meets ACEA A3/B4 or MB 229.5. Your choice of brands, but those specifications would do well in your engine. Click to expand... Or ACEA C3 if the OP's engine is a diesel.
Astro14 said: An oil that meets ACEA A3/B4 or MB 229.5. Your choice of brands, but those specifications would do well in your engine. Click to expand... Or ACEA C3 if the OP's engine is a diesel.
3 3246cc Thread starter Joined Apr 15, 2023 Messages 28 Apr 23, 2023 #4 Astro14 said: An oil that meets ACEA A3/B4 or MB 229.5. Your choice of brands, but those specifications would do well in your engine. Keep up on the PCV system replacement, too. Click to expand... Pcv? What is that and thanks
Astro14 said: An oil that meets ACEA A3/B4 or MB 229.5. Your choice of brands, but those specifications would do well in your engine. Keep up on the PCV system replacement, too. Click to expand... Pcv? What is that and thanks
dnewton3 Staff member Joined May 14, 2007 Messages 13,076 Location Indianapolis, IN Apr 23, 2023 #5 I'm locking this thread ... You've started several separate conversations about the same thing ... oils in your Volvo ... https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/volvo-v40-d4-5-cylinder-wrong-oil.367764/#post-6460250 https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/oil-additive-from-a-can-what-benefits.367985/ https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/shell-synthetic-oil-with-any-new-oil-additive.367918/ https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/can-i-go-from-5w30-back-to-0w30.367917/ OP - please do a lot more reading before you do any posting. You don't need several threads all going at once about your Volvo and lubes.
I'm locking this thread ... You've started several separate conversations about the same thing ... oils in your Volvo ... https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/volvo-v40-d4-5-cylinder-wrong-oil.367764/#post-6460250 https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/oil-additive-from-a-can-what-benefits.367985/ https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/shell-synthetic-oil-with-any-new-oil-additive.367918/ https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/can-i-go-from-5w30-back-to-0w30.367917/ OP - please do a lot more reading before you do any posting. You don't need several threads all going at once about your Volvo and lubes.
dnewton3 Staff member Joined May 14, 2007 Messages 13,076 Location Indianapolis, IN Apr 23, 2023 #6 3246cc said: Pcv? What is that and thanks Click to expand... Postive Crankcase Ventilation Seriously - more reading; less posting.
3246cc said: Pcv? What is that and thanks Click to expand... Postive Crankcase Ventilation Seriously - more reading; less posting.