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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / November 200698 V70 Using Oil
My 98 V70 has started to use oil lately after 225,000 km. It is not leaking as there is no oily spot under it. Seems to go through a litre of oil every 1,000 to 1,500 km. Any easy things to check before I place my fate in the hands of a shop? Thanks. > My 98 V70 has started to use oil lately after 225,000 km. It is not > leaking as there is no oily spot under it. Seems to go through a litre [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks. If you are using 0W-30 or 5W-30, try switching to 10W-30. My '86 Civic Si started to use oil and foul the plugs (and O2 sensor) at about 90k miles, and just going up to 10W-30 solved the problem completely. The car now has 144k miles on it, and still needs no oil added between changes. I always use 10W30. Don't want to go heavier than this in the cold Canadian winter. > > My 98 V70 has started to use oil lately after 225,000 km. It is not > > leaking as there is no oily spot under it. Seems to go through a litre [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > the problem completely. The car now has 144k miles on it, and > still needs no oil added between changes. Check the PCV system (valve, hoses, etc.) > My 98 V70 has started to use oil lately after 225,000 km. It is not > leaking as there is no oily spot under it. Seems to go through a litre [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks. I am getting the P0172 code so maybe there is a connection? Thanks. > Check the PCV system (valve, hoses, etc.) > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > > > Thanks. >I am getting the P0172 code so maybe there is a connection? > > Thanks. Here is a little help with the P0172 code: http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/chat/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6283 If I were in Canada, I would use the Esso XD3 0W-30. The 10W-30 is not good for Canadian winter. The XD3 is a thick 30 weight. If your burning oil, it will help reduce it some. Oil burning usually means valve seals are shot. If the 0W-30 does not stop it enough, then try the 0W-40. Both of these oils can be used year round. Number one is the shop using quality oil or junk oil ?Junk oil will burn off where as quality oil such as "real"synthetic oil its uniform fractions will last longer .If you have used cheap oil your rings may be gunned up and after using a good oil they will work correctly . >I am getting the P0172 code so maybe there is a connection? > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> > >> > Thanks.
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