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#1 of 27 s40 oill change and maintance by ndotym Feb 18, 2007 (5:42 am)
I have a s40 2.4I the manual states 7500, I thought oil changes were every 3,000 at most 5,000 the dealer stated 10-30 castrol gtx any help or should I do every 3,000 I plan on keeping this car past 100,000 miles. Replies to this message: blumstein (Jul 23, 2007 12:12 pm) maxload (Jul 27, 2007 1:52 pm) blumstein (Aug 29, 2007 2:38 pm) prontohr (Nov 10, 2007 12:05 pm) ndotym (Nov 10, 2007 6:19 pm)
#2 of 27 Hmm..? by jessreds40 Jul 07, 2007 (2:47 pm)
Yeah I want to know too. The Volvo dealership said the first one was on them. So is that 3k or in 7500mi? I didn't ask about the oil recommendation. Any recommendations?   Replies to this message: 2004volvos40 (Jul 19, 2007 5:29 pm)
#3 of 27 Re: Hmm..? [jessreds40] by 2004volvos40 Jul 19, 2007 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: jessreds40 (Jul 07, 2007 2:47 pm) I have a 2004 S40. Dealer changes every 7500 miles through first 30,000 miles per the manual. Not sure what oil they use. The 3000 mile suggestion is for really heavy driving of basic american cars particularily in dusty and city driving, or so I'm told. I also have a 2007 Mercury Mariner and that calls for 5000 miles which my dealer provides for life.
#4 of 27 Re: s40 oill change and maintance [ndotym] by blumstein Jul 23, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: ndotym (Feb 18, 2007 5:42 am) With most cars & a good brand of oil, 5,000 is the norm. Some places say 3,000 so they can make more money . Volvo uses a good synthetic oil which lasts longer than so-called fossil fuel so they can get away with 7500 mi intervals. Paul Replies to this message: maxload (Jul 27, 2007 1:52 pm) blumstein (Aug 29, 2007 2:38 pm)
#5 of 27 Re: s40 oill change and maintance [blumstein] by maxload Jul 27, 2007 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: blumstein (Jul 23, 2007 12:12 pm) On a related note, does anyone know how often (how many months) you should have your oil changed if you don't reach the 7,500 mile mark? My S40 is 2 years old now and I've only hit 10,000 miles so far. I assumed it was something to the effect of 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, but when I took my car into the dealer after 6 months, they instructed me to come back at 7,500 miles. In short, my question is: Should I take my car in now for an oil change or should I wait until I hit 15,000 miles?
#6 of 27 Re: s40 oill change and maintance [blumstein] by blumstein Aug 29, 2007 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: blumstein (Jul 23, 2007 12:12 pm) It may sound weird replying to my own post, but I was mistaken and I want to keep things straight. My bad for listening to the salesman I shoulda known better.   They don't put synthetic in it when it is new nor during maintenance unless you request it. (I got this from the service manager). They count on the low blowby and the large crankcase (7 qts w/filter vs 5 for most cars) to keep the oil going that long.   I still feel queasy about keeping dino oil past 5k. So, I plan to do the 1st oil change at around 3700 miles and use synthetic for all servicing after that.   The reasons that I'm going to use dino on the first change is because that leaves 3700 till the next service & dino oil will help during the break-in period.   Paul
#7 of 27 2001 Volvo s40 turn signal relay by jfrance Oct 05, 2007 (5:41 pm)
Does anybody know where the turn signal relay is located on a 2001 Volvo S40? Not a fuse, not the bulbs, oil in the engine lol, must be relay. Thanks for any help! Funny I can change brakes but can't find a relay!
#8 of 27 Re: s40 oill change and maintance [ndotym] by prontohr Nov 10, 2007 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: ndotym (Feb 18, 2007 5:42 am) Hey ndotym,   I have a 2001 S40 with over 100K miles. This little pony hasalways been serviced by the dealership at 7,500m. They use synthetic oil and still going. Maybe you should try it. Replies to this message: ndotym (Nov 10, 2007 6:19 pm)
#9 of 27 Re: s40 oill change and maintance [prontohr] by ndotym Nov 10, 2007 (6:19 pm)
Replying to: prontohr (Nov 10, 2007 12:05 pm) Here is a botom line answer from the service manager, non synthic castrol 5/30 recommended. I have my s40 2.4I serviced at the dealer, and to confirm they use 5/30 castrol motor oil, synthic is extra and as told not needed on a non turbo car unless reqested at a extra charge, norm is 7500 and the service light will remind you of this. I'm satisfied with this answer from the dealer. I might switch at next service, as I put about 100 miles per day in various conditions of driving 45 /50 mix. no problems and no excessive oil usage..
#10 of 27 O-2 sensor replacement by prontohr Nov 12, 2007 (9:28 pm)
To dealershop or not to dealership.   I have a 2001 S-40. My service engine light is on and I've been told that I need to replace my O2 sensor. Dealership wants a bit of money. If I change this myself will the computer reset it self or do I need to get the computer re-set by the dealership? Replies to this message: subearu (Nov 13, 2007 10:13 am)

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