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V70 T5 AND SYNTHETIC OIL

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R
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motor1947
Posts: 19
Joined: 27 October 2010
Year and Model: v70
Location: georgia

V70 T5 AND SYNTHETIC OIL

Post by motor1947 »

I HAVE A 2001 V70 T5 W/147000 MILES AND CAN SEE MANY PROS IN CHANGING TO SYNTHETIC OIL AND WAS WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY CONS TO THE SWITCH.
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RaymanSean
Posts: 246
Joined: 26 September 2010
Year and Model: V70 XC, 2001
Location: columbia, sc

Post by RaymanSean »

In general no. However, if any of the seals/ gaskets are being helped by build up the use of synthetics may cause the build up to dissolve and allow the gaskets/seals to start leaking. Also do not believe the hype that you can go 10-15 thousand miles between oil changes. I still change my oil every 6K, I am probably overdoing it, but if the engine last longer then it is a good thing.
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JRL
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Joined: 22 November 2005
Year and Model: Several
Location: 19333
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Post by JRL »

WAY too many miles to convert, use a SEMI-synthetic
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
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1foren
Posts: 34
Joined: 25 January 2010
Year and Model: V70 T 5 2001
Location: Peoria, Arizona

Post by 1foren »

Did my V70 at 120k. Used Seafoam in the crankcase to make sure and get all the junk... Car uses less oil and stays clean longer.
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