Service Campaign S29650
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Service Campaign S29650
Got this letter in the mail the other day, stating that Volvo is saying that upgrading to full synthetic oil will reduce carbon build up in the engine, and also align with the newer Volvo's.
I have 2012 S60 T5. 17,000 miles.
Never ever used any oil, longest I drove it was a trip about 1400 miles.
Dealer wants $100 to change to synthetic.
All comments welcome on going from dino to synthetic.
Would you make the change or not ?
Also , why should I care If my 2012 aligns with a newer Volvo.
This is NOT a recall.
They said they would put a sticker on the motor, telling operator to use full synthetic oil, this is what the service is for.
I have 2012 S60 T5. 17,000 miles.
Never ever used any oil, longest I drove it was a trip about 1400 miles.
Dealer wants $100 to change to synthetic.
All comments welcome on going from dino to synthetic.
Would you make the change or not ?
Also , why should I care If my 2012 aligns with a newer Volvo.
This is NOT a recall.
They said they would put a sticker on the motor, telling operator to use full synthetic oil, this is what the service is for.
Last edited by Vern60; 08-06-2018 at 03:02 PM. Reason: more info
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I converted my 2000 S40 to full synthetic a while back in an effort to keep the VVT system clean. Car has shown no issues at 110K miles now. My 2012 VW CC came out of the factory with full synthetic - and a statement that Castrol Edge (5W-40) meets all VAG (VW/Audi Group) specs. It goes for $8 a quart at Walmart so that's probably why the dealer is quoting a higher price for the oil change (note that the 5 quart jug goes for $25 and VAG's juice goes for $60 so go figure on the mark up. My only question is on the recommended change interval for low mileage usage. Traditionally the advise was spring and fall for dino oils but not sure what conventional advice is for full synthetics. On my VW I have been following the maintenance reminder vs the calendar (generally about every 8000 miles give or take) so running full synthetic isn't really that cost prohibitive..
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I just called the local Volvo dealer and talked to my contact there in service. He agreed with what I said earlier and said that it nearly word for word what they are telling customers. As far as the drain and fill parameters, they are following the recommendation of the oil manufacturer. For synthetic, they recommend a longer drain interval.
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If you told him to ignore the service interval and ignore the campaign, he is on the wrong track.
For anyone else who may read this and would like the correct information, the 2012 S60s in this campaign are switched to a different oil spec to prevent carbon buildup on the rings, causing oil consumption. They should only be using the specified oil and it should be changed every year or 7500 miles.
For anyone else who may read this and would like the correct information, the 2012 S60s in this campaign are switched to a different oil spec to prevent carbon buildup on the rings, causing oil consumption. They should only be using the specified oil and it should be changed every year or 7500 miles.
Last edited by ES6T; 08-07-2018 at 09:22 AM.
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