5w20 oil change in 2006 S60

DianaPrince · Post by **DianaPrince** » 25 Mar 2018, 15:31

Had local shop do a quick oil change yesterday while my car was in for a state safety inspection. Requested synthetic blend; chick at the counter said my car couldn’t take a blend; I told her it could; she asked her manager and he said they could do it. Realized today they used 5W20 oil. Normally I get 5W30. Is this going to hurt the engine?

Post by **June** » 25 Mar 2018, 16:03

I would say it might especially if you do a lot of interstate speed driving. Probably worse if your car is turbo and/or high mileage. Volvo still uses 5w30 in the 2018 models. June

Post by **oragex** » 03 May 2018, 06:44

The 20 grade is too thin for these engines who have larger tolerances than on the cars specifically designed for W20 oils. It may cause engine wear, I would replace it, just drain the oil, no need to remove the filter

Post by **Rattnalle** » 03 May 2018, 08:25

June wrote: ↑25 Mar 2018, 16:03 I would say it might especially if you do a lot of interstate speed driving. Probably worse if your car is turbo and/or high mileage. Volvo still uses 5w30 in the 2018 models. June

0w20 is the new black it seems. At least over here.

Myself I think 30 is a bit thin for my 04, I stick with 40.