Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
Hello,
I sometimes get service coupons from the Volvo dealership and there is and oil change service that I am thinking about getting done but its kind of costly then a reguler oil change ( $137.00 plus tax) , so I would like some opinions please on what this exactly is. Below is all the stuff that is included in the coupon. [ul][*]Change engine oil and filter[*]Multi point inspection[*]Install BG MOA friction fighter for oil system (dont have a clue what this is)[*]Install BG CF5 Carbon fighter for fuel system (dont have a clue what this is either)[*]BG Oil Power Flush[/ul] Has anyone had these things done before or would recommend me doing this. I have a 99 S80 2.9 with 122k miles on it. I had to replace the transmission at 114k miles with a brand new one costing me $3500 plus tax so I want to take care of the car so it will last a long time. |
RE: Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
I've never heard of these:
[*]Install BG MOA friction fighter for oil system (dont have a clue what this is)[*]Install BG CF5 Carbon fighter for fuel system (dont have a clue what this is either) I am curious what those are. What kind of oild do they use? Is if full synthetic? |
RE: Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
OK, here's the "carbon fighter" http://www.autobahnpower.com/products.asp?recnumber=551- so if it actually does anything you can get it for $15. And here's the "friction fighter" http://www.autobahnpower.com/products.asp?recnumber=544- $14 - note, this is only beneficial for petroleum oils (non-synthetic).
I'm very skeptical of the sorts of products that these appear to be andI haven't seen a good reason to do an oil flush - see this article that discusses oil flushes: http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html#flushingand this one about additives (not these specifically, but others): http://www.carbibles.com/additives.html For me, I'd forgo the coupon and just change the oil with a high quality oil and filter and change the fuel filter at proper intervals. |
RE: Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
Hi,
The dealer service seems to come with a bunch of junks. Most automotive engine oils already have those additives in them (friction fighter, carbon fighter, etc..). They may not be the exact same brand/ingredients, but those aftermarket additional additives are absolutely unnecessary. For that kind of service fee, I would just have it done at an independent shop specialising in Swedish/European cars with full synthetic oil & OEM oil filter. Many members here do their oils, including myself. So, I would give the coupon to your evil coworker and forget it[8D]. JPN |
RE: Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
The specs for the S80 in the Owner's Manual include this:
Engine oil Meeting API specification SG, SG/CD, SH or Energy Conserving(EC) II. Extra oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer. Go with JPN's advice and forget it. |
RE: Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
I agree walk away.
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RE: Oil Change Service ( would you recommend this tech)
Well ok since everybody is saying dont do it so I came to a conclusion that it is totally not worth spending spending close to $140 dollars. Thanks for the information.
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