VDS -2 -3 or 4 ??

[jon and michie]

Hi and Hope everyone is good.
In my preparation of servicing my kad 300 engine i.e oils and filters etc I have looked up on the web 15w40 oils which meet the volvo specification in my case vds-2 according to the volvo manual.

whilst searching I have come across vds 3 and vds 4.

so my question is - Is vds 3 or vds 4 ok to use in my kad300 engine.

I am thinking of getting shell remula oil
can anyone give any feedback.

jon

 

[Momac]

I used Shell Rimula RT4X in my kad32's. It is VDS-3 compliant.
About 24 hours use and the engines have not exploded.

https://www.smithandallan.com/products/shell-transport/2300-shell-rimula-rt4-x-15w-40/

 

[[2068]]

VDS-3 is what is readily available at Volvo dealers at the moment, and was recommended for my D4.
VDS-4 is the future: it can be ordered in, but the benefits will be questionable for an older engine.

Lots of owners use Shell instead of the Volvo oil.

 

[jon and michie]

Thanks for the replies so far.
So vds 3 will be OK in a vds 2 recommended engine?
I understand that engine oils get more and more improved - just want to be safe than sorry.
Jon

 

[[2068]]

VDS 3 will be fine in a KAD300.
Volvo have just not updated the manual.

 

[CX54WEK]

I used Shell Rimula RT4X in my kad32's. It is VDS-3 compliant.
About 24 hours use and the engines have not exploded.

https://www.smithandallan.com/products/shell-transport/2300-shell-rimula-rt4-x-15w-40/

Was going to say that isn't a bad price. Then realised it was without VAT added!

 

[RIN]

When I serviced my Volvo engines myself, I always bought Volvo oil from my local Volvo Truck Service Centre. If you have one near you, give them a call and see how much the Volvo VDS3 oil is. You can also get the green coolant from there too.

 

[Momac]

Was going to say that isn't a bad price. Then realised it was without VAT added!

I could have saved about £20 by buying an unknown brand but decided in the scheme of things it was worth the extra for Shell oil which has received praise on this forum. I had already saved more than that on filters.