Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old 11-11-2009, 08:11 PM
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ok before i bashed for doign this, i know there is an oil thread on which oil is best to use however i cant seem to find anything anymore

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i'm just wondering wat my bes toption is for oil?

300000 on the engine, 1997 850 t5

i'm not quiet sure wat the best oil is for this car, so best recommendations??
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 08:24 PM
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If you don't have an owners manual you can go to the Volvo site: https://www.customers.volvocars.com/.../97850_000.htm
 
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Old 11-11-2009, 10:25 PM
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the manual doesnt seem to practical for my milege of engine, i wanna know wat ppl use to help it out on a high milege engine would 10w-30 be the most general stuff i can use for high milege? the manual really doesnt explain anything to me so its not much of a help...
 
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If you didn't use synthetic before don't start now. I would use any high mileage 10W-30 and do it between 3K and 5K
 
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