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Volvo s80 t6 oil change

Everything on the Volvo S80. Sometimes called an "executive car", the S80 was Volvo's top-of-the-line passenger car. P2 platform.
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Avoss80t6
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Joined: 4 June 2011
Year and Model: Volvo s80 t6 2001
Location: Glendale CA

Volvo s80 t6 oil change

Post by Avoss80t6 »

Hey guys i just baught a 2001 volvo s80 t6 and i changed the filter and oil using w10 30 chevrone oil, Then i heard from a few buddies that i cant use just any oil, What oil do you guys recommend or have been using, it would help alot thanks !

boosted5cyl
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Year and Model: '98 V70 T5, '99 S80
Location: St. Paul, MN
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Post by boosted5cyl »

To an extent you can use "any oil" if its the right viscosity, it really depends on how picky you want to be. Id prioritize like this

1) Correct viscosity for climate\season: 0w30, 5w30 or 10w30.
2) Preferably syth
3) An oil that is ACEA A3/B3/B4 certified
'04 XC90 2.5T AWD (Angus) 134K.
'99 S80 T6 (Medusa) 214k. On borrowed time LOL
'98 V70 T5 (Vivienne). RIP @ 228K. Spun rod bearings.

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