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0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by LeQuadCore: 10:12am On May 09, 2016 |
Hi guys! The first time i used Mobil 1 0W-30 for service in a 2008 Volvo xc90 3.2 i got a stop engine oil low warning on my instrument cluster after about 3000 miles but when i use 0W-40 the oil stays at the same mark until the next service. I have a theory as to why this happened but i would like to hear for you guys Siena, GAZZUZZ, piyke, Kingrein. etc
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Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:26pm On May 09, 2016 |
stick with what works. |
Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by sultaan(m): 2:55pm On May 09, 2016 |
What type of oil is written on your dipstick/ oilcap that is what you should be using |
Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by LeQuadCore: 3:21pm On May 09, 2016 |
sultaan: there's none written |
Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by LeQuadCore: 3:38pm On May 09, 2016 |
My theory is as follows; Ambient temperature regularly exceeds 104f/40c in my locality. The 0w-30 may not maintain certain viscosity which my engine requires at 100c and ambient temp at 40c, over time the engine burns the oil. But the 0w-40 is designed to maintain maximum viscosity at temps well above 100c and 40c so it can effectively lubricate and protect the engine. 1 Like |
Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by anneki(m): 6:58am On May 11, 2016 |
The recommended viscosity for your car as contained in the owners manual is 0/5w-30 operating in temperatures below 86 degrees Fahrenheit and 0/5w-40 for temperatures higher than 86 degrees Fahrenheit. I am pretty sure that the Volvo engine designers conducted tests over a wide temperature range and arrived at a viscosity that would work. These cars are tested in over 100 degrees and below 0 degrees temperatures before they are released to the public for purchase the world over. What is the present mileage of your car? Below are a few of reasons why engines consume oil. Your PCV is clogged, Your piston rings are worn, Your valve / stem seals are bad, You have purchased the wrong oil viscosity, you have purchased oil advertised as xW-30 or xW-40 but it is really lighter in reality. I hope this helps. |
Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by Piyke: 5:41pm On May 11, 2016 |
LeQuadCore: Some degree of oil consumption is normal in engines. You will need to find out what the numbers are for your car. For the 7th gen Accord (if my memory serves me right) a quart every 1500miles is considered normal and about 1/2 quart is the volume between the low and high mark on the dipstick. So if you prefer to check whether your consumption on 0w-30 is normal you will need such numbers, otherwise as Gazzuzz said, you may stick to what works. Does your car recommend full synthetic 0w-30? |
Re: 0W-30 Oil Burns Between Services 0W-40 Doesn't by LeQuadCore: 8:30pm On May 11, 2016 |
owners manual specifies 0w-40 for 40c Temps, would stick with that from now. |
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