It will continue to get worse until the engine goes. You're engine will be wrecked if it already isn't. Take it to Volvo and have them perform an oil consumption test. You might be able to get VCNA to help with Goodwill Assistance. Good Luck. The longer you wait, the more they won't want to help you...

2012 S60 T5 are the ones with the oil burning problem.

Ok, so another update. I was told yesterday evening that Volvo is holding firm with their offer to cover only half the repair. I'd like to reach out to a market manager in the Los Angeles area, but I'm having difficulty getting a good email address. I sent an email that got forwarded to "corpo...

I had a blown engine that got replaced.

If Volvo is not working with you, go have your wife pick out a new Volvo and make her buying it contingent on Volvo agreeing to replace your engine.

According to Volvo you should never have to flush the fluid under normal driving conditions. Heavier conditions you probably will have to.

You want to use conventional oil in turbo engine prone to PCV problems in Texas temperatures? Really, change oil yourself: 6 quarts of supermegaboutiqie Amsoil Signature + MANN (OEM) filter is about $52 or so. Mobil1 is even cheaper. Mobil 1 is no longer ACEA A5/B5 rated. I think only Castrol Edge ...

Yes, you need to switch. Just see this thread. http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?227512-2012-T5-S60-Oil-Guzzler-and-No-Warning https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=73976 You can find tons of threads on multiple forums if you just look (or just Google "Volv...

Yes.

What year?

I'm considering buying a used 2011 XC60. I saw on this forum there was an issue with the oil consumption on the 2011 and 2012 XC60s, and that some were potentially recalled. From the Carfax, this car had the engine replaced at 42,000 miles (it now has 79,000). Before the engine was replaced, there ...