Long time lurker, newer poster. I know I'm probably gonna get flamed for this, but here goes:
Recently picked up a 2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD w/ 163,000 miles to replace a totaled 2002 Volvo V70 N/A w/ 263,000 miles. The 2002 had Red Line 5w40 in it year round. Pegasus Auto Racing is less than an hour away, and yes, I know RL is overkill. As of yet, I haven't been bothered by the price. So this is me-
1. As above, 2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD (I didn't want a turbo, but here I am...)
2. Manual recommends GF-3, API SL, ACEA A1/B1, 5W-30 from -22F to 86F
3. I live in Wisconsin, where within a 4 month span, it could be -22F; to 86F. Or close to it. It has cleared 100F; on rare occasions, but will hit 90s easily in summer.
4. How do I drive? I try to drive like a featherfoot for fuel economy. But sometimes I do clown around. Possibly most aggressive on snow.
5. My daily drive could include anything, short trips, days full of stop and go, or hours on interstate
6. Car is new to me, nothing mechanical that I am aware of. Yet.
Other points are I get oem/Volvo/IPD parts, Mahle oil and air filters. I run Shell V-Power NiTRO+ premium gasoline. In the last Volvo, I would throw in a bottle of Techron just before 9K OCI. Never have done OCA. I do know I don't want oil coking in the turbo. Not looking to tune outside of adding polyurethane inserts to engine mounts. Share with me your wisdom, please.
Recently picked up a 2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD w/ 163,000 miles to replace a totaled 2002 Volvo V70 N/A w/ 263,000 miles. The 2002 had Red Line 5w40 in it year round. Pegasus Auto Racing is less than an hour away, and yes, I know RL is overkill. As of yet, I haven't been bothered by the price. So this is me-
1. As above, 2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD (I didn't want a turbo, but here I am...)
2. Manual recommends GF-3, API SL, ACEA A1/B1, 5W-30 from -22F to 86F
3. I live in Wisconsin, where within a 4 month span, it could be -22F; to 86F. Or close to it. It has cleared 100F; on rare occasions, but will hit 90s easily in summer.
4. How do I drive? I try to drive like a featherfoot for fuel economy. But sometimes I do clown around. Possibly most aggressive on snow.
5. My daily drive could include anything, short trips, days full of stop and go, or hours on interstate
6. Car is new to me, nothing mechanical that I am aware of. Yet.
Other points are I get oem/Volvo/IPD parts, Mahle oil and air filters. I run Shell V-Power NiTRO+ premium gasoline. In the last Volvo, I would throw in a bottle of Techron just before 9K OCI. Never have done OCA. I do know I don't want oil coking in the turbo. Not looking to tune outside of adding polyurethane inserts to engine mounts. Share with me your wisdom, please.
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