Volvo V70/XC70 (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.4 What Oil for my D5

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Sat 24 Oct 2009 19:22
02 2.4 What Oil for my D5 - leslie1013
Can anyone confirm what engine oil I should use for my V70 D5. It's a 2002 model and has always been previously been serviced by a main dealer. Mileage is 116,000. One dealer said I should use 0W 30 and A3/B3 fully synthetic and another dealer said a oaart synthetic ws OK so I am confused. A trusted colleague said Chevron 5W 30 sold in Costco would do the job. Also should I use an engine flush, and if so what sort. I would really welcome any comments.
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Sat 24 Oct 2009 21:01
02 2.4 What Oil for my D5 - bathtub tom
The advice on engine flush here tends to be: don't!

Recommended lubricants should be in the handbook. What does it say?

If you can't be bothered to RTFB try this: tinyurl.com/ygofka2
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Sun 25 Oct 2009 01:06
02 2.4 What Oil for my D5 - prm72
I also have an S60 D5 05 reg euro3 engine same as yours. You should use an A3/B3/B4 oil either 0-30 or 5-30 fully synthetic or even 5-40, i buy mine from VX main dealer for about £18 for 5 litres
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Sun 25 Oct 2009 01:09
02 2.4 What Oil for my D5 - prm72
PS> I certainly WOULDN'T use the 15-40 semi the link above recommends, and you don't need to flush the engine
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