V70 T5 04 plate Which engine oil??

[neil298]

Is there a definitive answer to which oil is best for a top up? My research shows a 5W 30 fully synthetic......Can someone please confirm this or correct it!..thanks

[Harvey]

Do you have a sticker on the slam panel under the bonnet ? Like this one.

[T5RatherAmusin]

I use 5/30 f/s a5/b5

[M-R-P]

If it's the 2.3 T5 then it'll be 10W/40 Semi-synth. If it's the 2.4 T5 then it's 5W30 full-synth.

2004 is a crossover year so it could be either. Look at the sticker on the side of the timing belt cover... B5234 = 2.3 and B5244 = 2.4

[neil298]

Ive looked for the sticker but no,cant see it,Its the 2.3 engine,Its a 53 plate but is registered as jan 04 if that gives any clues

[Harvey]

Try this link.

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7073092

[neil298]

Thanks everyone...5W 30 it is

[M-R-P]

It'll take that oil as an upgrade (Castrol are gonna try to sell you the more expensive stuff really aren't they ) But it will make the engine harsher/louder.
It came with 10/40 semi, thats all mine has ever had in it and it's all it'll ever get... every 4-5k miles. And at 208540 miles, it's still showing perfect emissions and running sweet as.

[Kingsford G]

2.3 use 10w40 mate,especially if the mileage high.I used 5w30 in my 2.4t5 and now changed to 5w40.

[T5RatherAmusin]

whatever oil you putnin- I'd only use full syn tho...