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I haven't any of this in my Garage 0W/20 Sythetic Oil.
K2-K6:
--- Quote from: Cb750r on March 10, 2024, 03:31:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: Bryanj on March 09, 2024, 09:37:13 PM ---Ted, ebay item 303566439357
Sometimes comes up on special offer, way cheaper than local parts suppliers, i use it in the lexus rx mate
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Bryan, was not calling you misleading, just the eBay post as it seems to list every oe specification imaginable in the photos, I also drive a Toyota, and a modern API SP, oe ILSAC gf6 is all the Toyota’s require in terms of specification.
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They are really "touchy" about specs, certainly.
I was reading of one element recently that claimed (think it was a castor product) good resistance against pre-ignition in direct injection petrol engine ! Then wondered just how much oil would be interning the combustion chamber to have such an effect, also the consumption of oil at such a level.
I know DI can give some problem with bore wear as unintentional characteristic, perhaps with more advanced mileage, but didn't realise it could get that bad :)
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Due to my age I struggle getting out of low vehicles hence a small sit up & beg style.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
It's not that long ago that only Nissan ATF suits a Nissan Automatic, Merc have to use only Merc ATF.
All a myth these days this endless list of manufacturers only ATFs.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: K2-K6 on March 10, 2024, 04:39:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: Cb750r on March 10, 2024, 03:31:41 PM ---
--- Quote from: Bryanj on March 09, 2024, 09:37:13 PM ---Ted, ebay item 303566439357
Sometimes comes up on special offer, way cheaper than local parts suppliers, i use it in the lexus rx mate
--- End quote ---
Bryan, was not calling you misleading, just the eBay post as it seems to list every oe specification imaginable in the photos, I also drive a Toyota, and a modern API SP, oe ILSAC gf6 is all the Toyota’s require in terms of specification.
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They are really "touchy" about specs, certainly.
I was reading of one element recently that claimed (think it was a castor product) good resistance against pre-ignition in direct injection petrol engine ! Then wondered just how much oil would be interning the combustion chamber to have such an effect, also the consumption of oil at such a level.
I know DI can give some problem with bore wear as unintentional characteristic, perhaps with more advanced mileage, but didn't realise it could get that bad :)
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I do know that some Merc Diesels that have a unique laser cut angled injector nozzle insisted on a particular low ash oil was used to minimise deposits accumulating from combustion products - this was over 10 years ago.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Cb750r on March 10, 2024, 06:50:43 AM ---Pretty sure that Volvo has a specification for the 0w20 to meet for that car beyond just 0w20.
Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 synthetic oil Isn’t the same as a regular 0w20 for typical Asian cars or dexos1gen2 oils
That eBay listing is misleading as the TDS sheet doesn’t include the Volvo approval. https://www.mannol.de/create-pdf/108/en
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Probably all the same inside the containers - Castrol Edge list several versions of their 0W-20 oil, Professional, variants for Jaguar & others, LLiV it's a minefield of options too long to list.
As it will be for top up only if needed I will visit my local Volvo Dealer to obtain the one in the handbook VCC RB50-2AE 0W-20 Castrol Edge Professional as you have confirmed CB750r. When I check similar Edge variants they come up as unsuitable for my model. They also make a non professional version of the 0W-20 Edge. I think they will want around £18.00 for a litre - daylight robbery but until the warranty runs out I'll stick with the main dealer - luckily there are a couple of local garages that specialise in Volvo Servicing outside of the dealer network. Even Opie oils do not show any oil suitable for my VRM.
No dipstick fitted just a dashboard display checker when the engine is running.
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