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Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

posted by  someone claiming to be Peter Schauss on  Fri Oct 26 06:48 CST 2001 [RELATED]

What brands of synthetic motor oils does Volvo currently

recommend?

thanks,

Peter Schauss

1999 S70 GLT







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    Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Fri Oct 26 13:57 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Check out this link. http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-overview.html







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      Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Paul Seminara on  Fri Oct 26 16:06 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      I've seen this posted all over the web. I'm not sure where the oil data comes from, but it is not correct. The first time I saw it posted was about 2 years ago, and as an Amsoil dealer I decided to at least check the numbers against the Amsoil specs. Guess what? They are way different. Then I started comparing the other brand's numbers. Just wrong or very outdated I guess.

      I think the graph depicting gear oil vs. motor oil viscosity is quite informative for most folks.







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    Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be Norman on  Fri Oct 26 11:59 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Volvo has a list of approved engine oils including synthetics but it's a long list. It's available through Volvos VEN intranet and a knowledgeable service manager should be able to find you that info if he wanted to and print it, I've seen it recently.







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      Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Peter Schauss on  Fri Oct 26 12:20 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      Norman wrote:

      > Volvo has a list of approved engine oils including synthetics but

      > it's a long list. It's available through Volvos VEN intranet and a

      > knowledgeable service manager should be able to find you that info if

      > he wanted to and print it, I've seen it recently.

      Do you happen to remember if the Castrol or Quaker State synthetics were

      listed?

      thanks,

      Peter Schauss

      1999 S70 GLT







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    Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Chris Cleeland on  Fri Oct 26 09:22 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    I've had reasonable luck with Valvoline Synpower and Castrol Syntec as well as Mobil 1.

    It seems that even the worst syntthetic would still provide better protection over the best non-syn.

    What I'm unclear about is whether or not the synthetic blends are really worth anything. Educated opinions, anyone?







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    Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be Ronic on  Fri Oct 26 08:30 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Most turbo Volvo owners put Mobil-1 or Amsoil into their cars. Those are two of the best synthetics out there.

    Swedespeed







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    Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

    posted by  someone claiming to be Steve F. on  Fri Oct 26 07:25 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    They dont. They just say the use of synthetic oil is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for driving in areas with temp. extremes(hot or cold), towing a trailer for long distance, or prolonged driving in mountainous areas.

    Meeting API (SJ, SJ/CF, or SJ/energy) specs of course.

    I would use Mobil-1, or Amsoil







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      Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be Johnny on  Fri Oct 26 10:15 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      I use AGIP!!!







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        Re: Volvo recommended synthetic oils C70 1999

        posted by  someone claiming to be kdb on  Fri Oct 26 10:28 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        MY2001 V70 manual recommends Mobile 1 for high stress driving.







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          Where did you see this printed? C70 1999

          posted by  someone claiming to be Steve F. on  Fri Oct 26 12:49 CST 2001 [RELATED]

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            Re: Where did you see this printed? C70 1999

            posted by  someone claiming to be kdb on  Fri Oct 26 16:17 CST 2001 [RELATED]

            It's on page 124 of my 2001 V70 manual, says "For petrol turbo charged engines, the use of synthetic oil complying with oil quality requirements such as Volvo synthetic oil or Mobil 1, is recommended." In another area it says synthetic may provde additional protection depending on driving habits. It also says the retailer does not use synthetic during routine maintenance. Another section says "synthetic oils are recommeneded for driving in areas of sustained temperature extremes, when towing, and for prolonged driving in mountains"






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