This is my first post and I am looking for some guidance. I just bought a new 2012 Volvo XC60 with the 3.2 NA 6 cylinder engine. This vehicles comes with 5 years / 50,000 miles of complimentary factory service. The manual states the oil requirements as 5W30 with specs of GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Other viscosities like 0W30, 0W40, 5W40 are allowed. Synthetic is not required but is recommended, but would be an extra cost at the dealer. The service schedule is for 7500 mile intervals.
My question is this: Should I use the dealer provided and no-cost oil (said to be a synthetic blend) or should I provide my own synthetic oil? Are there any concerns doing a 7500 mile interval on synthetic blend on this vehicle?
The 2013 model year for this vehicle has been newly spec'd at 10k intervals but requires ACEA A5/B5 specification oil. If I go with synthetic oil at 7500k intervals, should I be concerned with the A5/B5 spec or just pick an oil that meets the 2012 model year requirements for this vehicle.
Thanks for guidance and recommendations.
My question is this: Should I use the dealer provided and no-cost oil (said to be a synthetic blend) or should I provide my own synthetic oil? Are there any concerns doing a 7500 mile interval on synthetic blend on this vehicle?
The 2013 model year for this vehicle has been newly spec'd at 10k intervals but requires ACEA A5/B5 specification oil. If I go with synthetic oil at 7500k intervals, should I be concerned with the A5/B5 spec or just pick an oil that meets the 2012 model year requirements for this vehicle.
Thanks for guidance and recommendations.