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    Aisin TF-80SC 6-speed automatic transmission

    Hello, 2013 XC 70 3.2 in Australia. Aisin WS oil not marketed here. Volvo ATF prohibitively expansive ($190 for 4L) Seems most Volvos are being serviced with Multi-Veichle ATF Was considering using Toyota WS ATF. Is this the correct oil???
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    Volvo XC70 Oil Recommedation

    Hello Currently in Australia 2013 XC 70 3.2 Engine (B6324S5) Manual says 5-30 ACEA A5B5 Is A5/B5 a "compromise" spec or is the engine designed for this oil? I am leaning toward Mobil 1 0-40 for maximum protection and engine longevity. Are there any downsides? ( such as damaging catalytic...
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    Oil for 2004 Volvo XC 70

    Just purchased a 2004 Volvo XC 70 with 155K Current oil unknown but viscosity is 0-20 according to the oil change sticker. Manual states "car was certified to standard using ILSAC oil specification GF 2 , 5W -30 oil" (low HTHS (≤ 3.5cP) All oil specs in the owner's manaual are a bit out of date...
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    Manufacturing date

    Hello What is the manufacturing date of this bottle of Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 ? Thanks
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    Audi oil specs for gasoline engines in USA

    re VW 504/507 usage in USA gasoline engines....... http://microsites.audiusa.com/ngw/13/media/downloads/pdf/Oil-and-Gas-Brochure_12.pdf
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    Motul X-Max 5w-40

    Does anyone have experience with this oil? How is it "related" to X Cess 5W-40 What class synthetic is it? Why does it not appear on any of the Motul sites?
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    Meaning of numbers at the bottom of oil containers

    I have a 1L bottle of UK made Castrol (TXT 505.01) At the bottom of the container under the label the following numbers are printed on the container 601257970 (space) BE02 (space) 20/03/08 (space) 3246 I assume the third number is the manufacturing date.....or is it the use-by date? Is the...
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    BMW LL 04 Not suitable for BMW petrol engines

    Re :Castrol Edge Sport 0W-40 from Austarlia This oil is BMW LL 04 and states that it is NOT SUITABLE for BMW petrol engined cars. Does anyone know why ?
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    2007-8 Audi RS4 Oil specs

    Audi recommends 5W-40 oil in the US. The oil must be VW 502 and API SL Other viscosities allowed are 5W-30 or 0w-40.... and only if 5W -40 not available. I year / 10000 miles fixed interval. Castrol Syntec is used by Audi USA. The oil used in RS4s outside the USA ( UK /Australia) is a vw 504...
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    Running 0W or 5W when 10W-30 specified

    Are there ANY downsides in using Ow or 5W oil when 10W -30 is specified? ( Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L 155K)
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    Specs for Castrol TXT 505.01

    Does anyone have info on this oil? It was used in the 2003 RS6. Why was a diesel oil used in a petrol engine? Is it synthetic? How different is it from US Castrol Syntec 5w-40 ? My service advisor feels that it is a good oil and a better choice than Syntec for the RS4. Is this oil still produced?
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