What kind of oil does a 5 cylinder Volvo use?
As with most cars that are above 150,000 miles and beyond, they start to consume higher-than-acceptable amounts of oil. The whiteblock 5-cylinder used in the Volvo 850, S70, and V70 all share a common problem that starts to crop up in their old age.
Why does my 5 cylinder Volvo blow Blue Smoke?
The whiteblock 5-cylinder used in the Volvo 850, S70, and V70 all share a common problem that starts to crop up in their old age. If your Volvo blows blue smoke under acceleration after idling for a long period of time or immediately after a cold startup, chances are the valve stem seals have begun to fail.
What kind of gas does a 05 V70 use?
Our ’05 V70 with 2.4 (non turbo) has been doing fine burning regular (87 octane) gas. It was a demonstrator/loaner that was purchased about 6 weeks ago and I’ve only pumped regular, so I can’t really make a comparison. As long as it doesn’t knock and continues to get about 24 mpg for daily commuting I’ll stick with regular.
Why did my 99 Volvo V70 not start?
My 99 Volvo V70 station wagon with 89,000 miles would not start last week and was towed to the dealership. They advised me that the belt tensioner had broken and subsequintly bent one of the cylinder heads. I am looking at very expensive repairs and was not sure of my options. Has anyone experienced this problem?
What causes oil to leak from the intake of a Volvo?
Over time, these seals perish and become very brittle, losing the grip and seal they once had on the valve stem. When oil seeps past these, it leaks down the stems into the intake ports and can even be accelerated by heightened levels of vacuum.
Where does the oil go in a Volvo?
Above the valve stems are the camshafts, and a nice bath of oil. The camshafts actuate the valves, but the oil must be kept from entering the intake ports and combustion chambers. This is where the valve stem seals come in. They hug the outside of the valve stems and keep oil out.