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An oil thread C70 2007

posted by  Erwin on  Thu Jun 16 09:14 CST 2016
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It's hitting the high 90s here in Memphis and my C70 manual says to go to 0W40 or 5W40. I don't need the cold weather protection of the zero weight so 5W40 it is.

Volvo recommends Castrol. Whether by formulation or corporate agreement, I don't know. Yes, I'm that suspicious.

I've used Valvoline petroleum based oils in everything, including all my previous Volvo turbos, for years. I did make the Castrol switch for my wife's V70 but what about Liquid Moly? It's a German oil and available in 5W40. Volvo requires oil to meet or exceed GF-3, API SL, and ACEA A1/B1. Liquid Moly synthetic meets ACEA A3/B4 and API SN/CF.

Since the 5W40 is difficult to find locally I'm going through Amazon where there are several options.

Opinions?

Sorry for the Oil Thread!

Erwin








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    An oil thread C70 2007

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jun 16 09:46 CST 2016
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    I don't care which brand of oil is being used, what is important:
    "Volvo requires oil to meet or exceed GF-3, API SL, and ACEA A1/B1. Liquid Moly synthetic meets ACEA A3/B4 and API SN/CF."

    Liquid Moly meets and exceeds those specs, and will easily last for 7500-10,000 miles between changes.

    I get my oil at Walmart in the 5 gallon jugs:

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W-40-Advanced-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-qt./23636902?action=product_interest&action_type=title&item_id=23636902&placement_id=irs-2-m2&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id&category=&client_guid=9ff364bb-f7c6-484d-943f-f6ea793b023c&customer_id_enc&config_id=2&parent_item_id=14958681&parent_anchor_item_id=14958681&guid=c1104fe3-157a-42da-a300-3ae6ec0d9c6a&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&beacon_version=1.0.1&findingMethod=p13n

    The zero weight oil will do just fine in your climate.
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