Volvo AWD V70-XC70 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 10/2009 V70-XC70 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Synthetic vs dino oil V70-XC70 2001

posted by  KlausC on  Wed Dec 8 10:03 CST 2010
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Fri Oct 24 10:15 CST 2014
[RELATED]

I have always equated chronic oil burning to the person who broke in the engine originally. Rings not seated properly, etc.

Changing to synthetic will not make a whole lot of difference to the T5 initially, but is better for the engine in the long run. Switch oil with a new Mann filter as soon as you can. Supply the trunk with 2 quarts of oil and a dozen paper towels so your daughter can check the oil when she tanks up with gas.

Of course, she should also be using at least 89 octane. Running 87 octane will result in higher cylinder temps, along with poorer mileage, that could cause premature valve stem seal failure.

The car should NEVER be run with the oil 2 quarts low. So long as your daughter keeps the car in your marine climate, 10W30 is also an option.

Klaus
--
Always willing to listen, just not able to take direction.






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New Synthetic vs dino oil [V70-XC70][2001]
posted by  SBranscom  on Wed Dec 8 06:27 CST 2010 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.