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What type of oil? V70-XC70

posted by  someone claiming to be Mary H. on  Wed Apr 30 02:54 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Can someone tell me what type of oil I should use on my 5cyl, 2.5L turbo? I want to use synthetic, but I dont know what weight to use. People tell me turbos get hotter than normal cars. Should I use 15w-50, or should I use 10w-30? If anyone has long term experience with these oils, I'd love to hear about them. Thanks ;)








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    What type of oil? V70-XC70

    posted by  someone claiming to be zap on  Wed Apr 30 12:10 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Mobil 1 5-30 check for sales on this. You use 6 qts , use a good filter, Mann is on EBAY alot for about 5.00 each

    Don't waste your money on AMSOIL - not cost effective for normal driving.

    With regards to turbo, definintly use full synthetic- not a blend.

    good luck

    ps Mobil 1 web site recommends 5-30 for normal temps, 10-30 for over 104 degrees








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    What type of oil? V70-XC70

    posted by  Rick850R on  Wed Apr 30 06:57 CST 2003
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    Do what your owners manuel suggests and you can't go wrong. It lists either 5w-30 or 10w-30, of which, 5w is used for winter and 10w is for summer. 5w-30 is fine for all around use. Do not use 15w-50 anything, because your car is not designed to use that heavy of an oil. What that will do is make your engine very hard to start in winter and cause more wear on the engine than necessary. It is designed for very heavy mountain or pulling a heavy travel all day type of use. Synthetic oil is a good way to go because the oil is more durable than regular motor oil. The extra cost is worth the price, but make sure that you stay at the same oil change interval.

    Read your owners manuel too. It will help you a lot.:-)

    Hope this helps! jm .02

    Rick 97 850R, in Denver








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    What type of oil? V70-XC70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Saffron "R" on  Wed Apr 30 03:24 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    What climate do you live in?







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