Now that GC will become nearly impossible for me to obtain, I need to change my plans. Here is some background:
Vehicle: Volvo XC90 2.5T (5 cyl turbo), 25,000 miles.
Driving Habits: Mostly highway, 45 miles per day.
OCI: 7,500 Miles (spring and fall).
Last UOA: The last/only UOA on this vehicle showed 2.5% fuel dillution.
Stash Details:
Vehicle: Volvo XC90 2.5T (5 cyl turbo), 25,000 miles.
Driving Habits: Mostly highway, 45 miles per day.
OCI: 7,500 Miles (spring and fall).
Last UOA: The last/only UOA on this vehicle showed 2.5% fuel dillution.
Stash Details:
- Case of Schaefer's #132 Moly EP Oil Treatment.
- One gallon LC20
- Four gallons FP3000
- Three gallons Schaefers Neutra #131
Goals:- Use an easy to find synthetic oil that is affordable. This rules out RedLine, Amsoil, RP, Elf, etc.
- Use up my stash of EP Moly.
- Use up my stash of LC20.
- Use an easy to find synthetic oil that is affordable. This rules out RedLine, Amsoil, RP, Elf, etc.
Plan: Purchase Mobil 1 5W30 from Costco/Walmart, supplemented with EP Moly (half pint?) and LC20. The EP moly should thicken the 5W30 a bit.
Concerns:- Should I consider a different Mobil 1 variant? Perhaps the Truck&SUV, or the 0W40 (European formula)? I have been told that the Volvo engines prefer 40W.
- Any idea how much the EP will thicken a 5W30 oil?
- Any other synthetic oils to consider? PP, other Castrol products?
- Should I consider a different Mobil 1 variant? Perhaps the Truck&SUV, or the 0W40 (European formula)? I have been told that the Volvo engines prefer 40W.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!