just wondering what would be the best oil to use for my 2001 s60 t5 with 90k. i personally am not sure if i should use full synthetic or simply a synthetic blend. any advice?

 

If you are using fully synthetic, I believe you have to keepusing it. If youare using a blend now, You can keep using that.I wouldupgrade to fully synthetic. Your motor will love you if you do.

 

I agree with this. Go ahead with full synthetic. I, personally, use Q Synthetic.

 

I would recomend using Synthetic on ANY TURBO car, Volvo Recomened you use synthetic also.

Regular/Blend oil probaly isnt good for a high speed/ temp. engine

 

thanks for the info guys. thats what i will probably end up doing.

 

The owner's manual for my '02 S60 T5 says the following:

Operation in temperate climates
Incorrect viscosity oil can shorten engine life. Under normal use when temperatures do not exceed 86° F
(30° C), SAE 5W/30 will provide good fuel economy and engine protection. See the viscosity chart at
right.

Extreme engine operation
Synthetic oils meeting SAE 10W/30 and complying with oil quality requirements are recommended for
driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, and for prolonged driving in mountainous areas.

Changing oil and oil filter
Oil and oil filter changes should be made at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals.

Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives.

Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance service intervals.


Personally I use normal 5W-30 in the winter when the temperature ranges from 30F to 60F and
10W-30 in the summer when it ranges from 70F to 100+F. When I hit the 90k mark I will probably
start using oil labeled "for high mileage" which is only $3 to $5 more per 4QT jug.

If you choose to make the switch to synthetic and plan on flushing your engine before using fresh oil,
pay close attention to the warnings on the flushing fluid. Some have warnings on the back which do not
recommend use on a turbocharged motor.

Hope this helps you a bit.

 

I just went to walmart and got a 5QT jug of Full Synthetic Valvoline for $13... Thats cheap!

 

Wow... I need to shop around a bit more! Autozone wanted $24 for a 4QT jug of Castrol Synthetic.

 

I only use Mobil1 and Castrol for My engines, and Royal Purple for most of the other fliuds.

 

is 5qts enough for a s60 t5 01?

 

It should say in the owners manual
6.1 quarts for turbo "Capacity (including filter): Normally- aspirated 5- cylinder engine - 5.8 US qts (5.5 liters). Turbo 5- cylinder engine - 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters)."

 

thanks! I dont have the manual =(

 

You can get a onlinemanual (copy to word docx if you want)on Volvocars.com
If you sign up for the owners info http://www.volvocars.com/us/tools/Ow...s/default.aspxand sign up.

 

thank you for that info!
I am now a member of the Volvo HighMilage Club and I also saw that I had an Open Recall for my car. MY01 Cooling fan... hmm I dont have any issues with my fan but I think I'll swing by a dealer anyways since its free.

 

Sweet.

 

Love to know where you got Valvoline synthetic for $13 for 5 quarts.

Walmart sells it for about $19 for 5 quarts. Check the bottle, it's regular dino oil. Guaranteed.

Love these oil threads.
-you can always switch from syn to dino and back anytime, oil wives tales that you can't do that

-and the use of high mileage oils dependant on the season? come on. The reason it's high mileage oil is because of seal swellers in the oil, not because of added protection

Volvo Turbos should really use 5/30 across the board in all conditions and it should be synthetic.

 

You live in Novi huh?
then you got the oil at the Milford Road Walmart. It's $19.70 for Val Synthetic. The dino oil is $13, I was just there.

If you go to Autozone you can get 5 quarts of Quaker State full synthetic and a filter for $19.99. No rebates, full price.

 

LOL thanks for mentioning that, its a Blend, Ill give it to my dad, it was on sale, Shows shopping at 2am doesn't work!

Thanks for the tip, that's a good price,


tip: shop around for good deals on oil!