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    Default Recommended oil type

    Just purchased 04 XC70 Crosscountry for daughter, 111,000 miles. First Volvo. What type of oil is recommended for this vehicle. Owner manual is not with vehicle. I seen on oil filler cap Castrol oil is recommended but it does not say weight. Does it need to be a synthetic type? Thank you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdweathers View Post
    Just purchased 04 XC70 Crosscountry for daughter, 111,000 miles. First Volvo. What type of oil is recommended for this vehicle. Owner manual is not with vehicle. I seen on oil filler cap Castrol oil is recommended but it does not say weight. Does it need to be a synthetic type? Thank you.
    This might help with this inquiry as well as any others you might have with your new XC.

    https://www.customers.volvocars.com/.../04xc70_00.htm

    Cheers,

    Bill
    Western Head, NS CDN

    '08 BMW 750i (Black Sapphire)-204K kms to-date
    '05 XC70 (Lava Sand)-296K kms to-date
    '02 V70XC-gone @393K kms
    '05 V70R (Magic Blue)-120K mi to-date - gone
    '96 854R (Red)-real CDN-spec 5-speed R - gone @270k kms
    And other Volvos and misc. Euro stuff

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    Here is a link to the 2004 owners manual:

    http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/.../04xc70_00.htm

    Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF and SJ/Energy Conserving.

    Your Volvo has been certified to standards using ILSAC oil specification GF-2 5W-30. Volvo recommends use of oil with a quality rating equal to or higher than ILSAC GF-2. Equivalent and better oils include ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy conserving. Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
    Any quality 5W-30 oil will be fine. Synthetic is recommended if you want to stick to the 7500 mile change interval. If you decide to use non-synthetic (regular) you should be doing the changes between 3000 and 5000 miles.


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    +1 - Ars said exactly what I would have.

    I run a 5W30 (or sometimes a 5W40 in the summer) synthetic and stick to the factory interval. The increased cost is offset by fewer oil changes...but the cost of oil is cheap compared to the cost of repairs...
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
    2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
    2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

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    I use Mobil 1 as the 7500 mile oil change interval is better served with a syn in my belief.-Dick
    '11 XC70 Silver/Off Black-Hers
    '03 XC70 Silver/Charcoal-His
    '99 XC70 Silver/Charcoal -Granddaughter's
    '87 740GLE Junk Yard@287K miles
    2013 Porsche Boxster
    2017 Porsche C4S

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    I have Mobil ONE in my V-70, Pennzoil Ultra in my wife's XC, Pennzoil Platinum in the Corolla and Castrol Syntec in the 4Runner but the point is: there are many excellent synthetic oils out there. My approach is to find a good sale on a quality oil (I am clearly not brand loyal on oil), and right now, you can find some great deals on oil as the stores are clearing out the SM-rated oil in favor of the new SN standard.

    Since the XC calls for an SL-rated oil, the SM exceeds the standard...so, go hunt for a deal...
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
    2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
    2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

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    Quote Originally Posted by rdweathers View Post
    Just purchased 04 XC70 Crosscountry for daughter, 111,000 miles. First Volvo. What type of oil is recommended for this vehicle. Owner manual is not with vehicle. I seen on oil filler cap Castrol oil is recommended but it does not say weight. Does it need to be a synthetic type? Thank you.
    The Volvo recommended oil for Florida climate (high between 86-104F) is 10W30 or 5W40 but I recommend you go with Mobil1 0W40. A 7500mi oil change interval should be fine with that oil. Castrol Syntec 0W30 is an alternative but it's generally more expensive and harder to find.

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    Mobil 1 0W40 is precisely what is in my 2002 V-70T5.

    Spend a little time on www.bobistheoilguy.com - and you'll find LOTS of M1 0W40 fans...it's a very durable oil, designed for extended drain intervals in Euro cars...
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
    2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
    2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

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    I do not, but we can sit here and argue that 'till the crows come home.
    I recommend 10w30 or in FL perhaps even a 10w40 (from April thru November).

    I would not use a full synthetic at over 100K miles until you are 100% sure your breather box/PCV is 100% clean, stick with a high quality SEMI-Synthetic for now.

    You can order a full set of books/owner's manual, etc from Volvo for about $40

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    Quote Originally Posted by JRL View Post
    I do not, but we can sit here and argue that 'till the crows come home.
    I recommend 10w30 or in FL perhaps even a 10w40 (from April thru November).
    I would not use a full synthetic at over 100K miles until you are 100% sure your breather box/PCV is 100% clean, stick with a high quality SEMI-Synthetic for now. You can order a full set of books/owner's manual, etc from Volvo for about $40
    So that means I will be okay with 10w40 on my next change due in 500 miles now at 145K miles. The weather here in UAE and Oman is with average temp 90-95 deg F.

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