How much oil does a Volvo V50 take?
Oil capacity? Haynes says 5.5 litres but have been told Volvo now recommend 4.8L including filter.
What kind of oil does a Volvo V50 take?
Castrol – EDGE® 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5 Quart (Part No. 1598B1)
What is the difference between 5w30 and 5w40?
5w30 is engine oil that has lower viscosity 5 and higher viscosity 30. 5w40 is engine oil that indicates the weight and viscosity of the engine. 5w30 has lower viscosity hence it is suitable to use in hot or lower temperatures. 5w40 has higher viscosity hence it is not suitable at all temperatures.
How many oil change intervals does a Volvo V50 have?
Volvo V50 engine oil capacity / oil change intervals Engine Capacity/Filter capacity litres (liters) Oil Change Intervals V50 1.6 (2005 – 2009) B4164S3 4 20 000 km/ 12 months V50 1.6 (2009 – 2012) B4164S3 4 20 000 km/ 12 months V50 1.8 (2004 – 2008) B4184S11 4.3 20 000 km/ 12 months
What kind of oil do you put in a Volvo?
OIL PERFORMANCE QUALITY & ENGINE COMPARTMENT LABELS Recommended oil: Castrol GTX 10W-40 Volvo Essential Service Oil This oil approved only up to model year 1998 Diesel engines Recommended oil: Castrol GTX Magnatec 10W-40 TYPE OF ENGINE Petrol and diesel engines 4 cyl. Recommended oils: Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W-30 Castrol SLX R-Tec 0W-30
How do you change the oil in a Volvo?
Locate the 13mm oil drain plug and place the drain pan below it. Remove the oil drain plug by turning it counter-clockwise. Locate the engine oil filter. Remove the oil filter using oil filter pliers. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a small amount of oil to the oil filter gasket ring. Torque oil filter to 25 Nm.
What are the specs of a 2008 Volvo V50?
For 2008, Volvo has discontinued one of the V50’s two silver paint choices, added Gecko Green and changed one of the blues. The V50 was an early adopter of side mirrors with integrated turn signals. Sixteen-inch alloy wheels are standard, but 17-inchers are available on either trim level.