I'm trying to get a handle on how much oil consumption is normal. I've got a 99 S70NA 5-spd with 102K. I've been using 5W30 oil since I got the car at 43K about 2 years ago. Half of my driving is highway and the other half in New York Metro area gridlock. I seem to go through a quart about every 1500 miles or so. The engine is dry, no leaks or puddles.

Thanks,

Jeff

99 S70M 102K
94 945 164K

Volvo says that is just fine. Some cars never use oil, others use a little, like yours. A lot depends on how it was broken in and the tolerances at the factory. I normally use oil in all of the used cars I have bought, never those bought from new. My 1995 854T doesn't use a drop, PO was an older car nut/racer and new how to break it in. My 1998 V70R uses about 1/2 quart every 1,000 mi, PO didn't even know where the motor was.
Unless consumption of oil gets worse, don't worry about it. 5W-30 in your climate could be a little thin, try 10W30 and switch to synthetic, rush hour gridlock is hard on the motor.

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 88 245(165K mi)

I agree. My '99 S70 2.0 NA manual uses no oil whatsoever, but many use a little.

It's just a matter of luck I guess.

HTH,

R

99 S70 5 speed, bought new meticulous (ANAL) maintainance since new. Changed oil with Mobil 1 10/30 synthetic. Has always used about 1 quart every 1,800/2000 miles. Very reliable so far. Very happy.