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Good evening house
Please I have seen several comments of experts on Nairaland and I felt I could ask you some questions about volvo .
I wish to know if Oando Oleum SL is okay to service my 1998 Volvo S40 T4 (turbo) or any other low cost you would like to recommend.
I bought it in October last year not taking note of engine already giving way to Metals-crankshaft clearance.
I have been using carefully, not revving too much, hoping to deal with it soon. It later developed issue with fuel system seizure causing engine stops while idling. The person I bought it from claimed he wasn't using it regularly. With some DIY on fuel pump and filters, it improved but not totally resolved.
I have been managing it but unfortunately, my wife had to drive it for some days within which the fuel system failure set in. Her own thought of overcoming that challenge was giving the car good firing at idles. You know the rest of the story.
I was not around and she had to call me when the engine stop was too frequent. I was very sceptical about letting unverified mech work on it but had to bring in my Mazda mech when the need to work on fuel system was dearly needed. He resolved that but called me while attempting to return it to my wife that the engine would not last another day if continually driven.
Now, the replacement of crankshaft and bearings is ongoing and there is need for me to decide which engine oil to use and that's where your advice is needed.
It is worthy to note here that the car was serviced 13 days ago and the fault occurred 7 days ago. I found Oando Oleum SL keg inside the car when I bought it and decided to continue with it and so I kept the label. I had wanted to buy the oil myself but somehow I couldn't till the servicing was done. Unfortunately, the person that carried out the servicing bought Oleum super, not giving attention to SL. The oil had already been used before I discovered too. I have a feeling that contributed to the problem.
Kindly advise[b][/b][/b][b][/b][i][/i][b]

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mychaty:
Good evening house
Please I have seen several comments of experts on Nairaland and I felt I could ask you some questions about volvo .
I wish to know if Oando Oleum SL is okay to service my 1998 Volvo S40 T4 (turbo) or any other low cost you would like to recommend.
I bought it in October last year not taking note of engine already giving way to Metals-crankshaft clearance.
I have been using carefully, not revving too much, hoping to deal with it soon. It later developed issue with fuel system seizure causing engine stops while idling. The person I bought it from claimed he wasn't using it regularly. With some DIY on fuel pump and filters, it improved but not totally resolved.
I have been managing it but unfortunately, my wife had to drive it for some days within which the fuel system failure set in. Her own thought of overcoming that challenge was giving the car good firing at idles. You know the rest of the story.
I was not around and she had to call me when the engine stop was too frequent. I was very sceptical about letting unverified mech work on it but had to bring in my Mazda mech when the need to work on fuel system was dearly needed. He resolved that but called me while attempting to return it to my wife that the engine would not last another day if continually driven.
Now, the replacement of crankshaft and bearings is ongoing and there is need for me to decide which engine oil to use and that's where your advice is needed.
It is worthy to note here that the car was serviced 13 days ago and the fault occurred 7 days ago. I found Oando Oleum SL keg inside the car when I bought it and decided to continue with it and so I kept the label. I had wanted to buy the oil myself but somehow I couldn't till the servicing was done. Unfortunately, the person that carried out the servicing bought Oleum super, not giving attention to SL. The oil had already been used before I discovered too. I have a feeling that contributed to the problem.
Kindly advise[b][/b][/b][b][/b][i][/i][b]

This your case is really complicated sir. First of all, what's the cost of the crankshaft and bearings replacement and what's the cost of a new engine, do the math

In my years of dealing Volvo, I haven't seen where engine is worked on or rings, bearings etc being replaced, what I see is complete replacement of engine, and it's for a reason. Except you're using the 240 series, buy a new engine and next time stick to 5W30 Castro oil

Thanks for your response sir.
The engine was not knocked before embarking on repair
The crankshaft-metals replacement cost 25k while engine is being considered for around 100k.
Country sweet for now.
I will consider the recommendation as regards engine oil

Bros you are going to regret changing all of those. Please n please, change the engine. Cos you will end up paying more in the long run.

Buy complete same type of engine inside. Dont let them deceive you

ironheart:
Bros you are going to regret changing all of those. Please n please, change the engine. Cos you will end up paying more in the long run.

Buy complete same type of engine inside. Dont let them deceive you

Thanks Bro, for the advice.
That would be my take on a normal day, but for the present situation. Money plenty for hand and the car needs to work.
I hope this repair will make the car serve me for close to another nine months , then I can go for engine replacement

mychaty:
Thanks Bro, for the advice.
That would be my take on a normal day, but for the present situation. Money plenty for hand and the car needs to work.
I hope this repair will make the car serve me for close to another nine months , then I can go for engine replacement

it wouldn't most especially with the way those guys adviced and diagnosed the issue from start. Since you took that route, start saving for a new engine as fast as possible

dem don tell u now oh


dem don tell u now oh


dem don talk am now oh

If you are in Abuja, Mechanic "Abilla" at Apo Mechanic Village (Japanese Line) will make you to enjoy driving a Volvo. Not all mechanics can deal with a Volvo. Trust me.

You bought a car with engine noise, your wife fired till car knocked, you are already replacing parts in the engine, now you are asking for advice and recommendations...

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LMAO.
Afi I thy no...

Shebi nah so Golf 4 story start, now he is taking it from Akure to prayer mountain in Ìbàdàn.

timifakay:
You bought a car with engine noise, your wife fired till car knocked, you are already replacing parts in the engine, now you are asking for advice and recommendations...

www.nairaland.com/attachments/6580906_img20180111080519_jpege2cfc914e9fd028d03242d1340615212
LMAO.
Afi I thy no...

Shebi nah so Golf 4 story start, now he is taking it from Akure to prayer mountain in Ìbàdàn.

i laugh in French.

If your car is over 100k miles, just change the timing belt, leave all those local oils as advised and get good octane booster because volvo uses premium unleaded fuel only.