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Mineral based oil or Synthetic?

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2001 - 2007 V70
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June
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Re: Mineral based oil or Synthetic?

Post by June »

abscate wrote: ↑29 May 2019, 12:03
'll be curious to see your report once oil is changed. I noticed a difference immediately. June
Less frothing when you roll over??

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:lol: not exactly what I had in mind :lol: June
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Mr. Detail wrote: ↑23 May 2019, 07:04 Sorry to ask this simple question but I want to insert the correct motor oil on my next oil change coming up soon.
I have the B5244S engine (non-turbo) on my 2002 model V70. I believe I have read that the 5W-30 will be fine for
my region (not hot except for summer) but should I buy mineral based or synthetic?
Mineral is fine. I have had a B5244S, it does not wear oil. I would use a 10w40 though.
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