I was wondering if G-OIL is actually safe for my auto, or any car for that manner. The oil is made by Green Earth Technologies and is organic in nature (of course). Now like everyone in the nation I’m trying to do my part to protect the environment, but I’m apprehensive about using this in my 2003 V…

If it has been certified by API, and has the correct API codes as specified for your Volvo, I’d accept it. If it does not, pass. Your engine is a very expensive (to you) test lab for someone else’s experiment.

It would be interesting to hear why they say it is “Green”

According to the web site I found it “Exceeds requirements of API SM…” and “…is made from American grown base oils…”* I don’t know if I would use it in my car though. I can’t find any place to order and I can’t find any pricing. Pricing would be a big factor. http://www.getg.com/products/index.…

Why not just use a trusted full synthetic and not worry? You could argue that synthetics are better for the environment because you don’t need to change your oil as often. And you can tell yourself that the 4-6 quarts of synthetic oil in your engine didn’t help build another Saudi palace. I would…

Supposedly they’re making motor oil from cow fat, that when you mix it with their disposeoil product biodegrades in a matter of days. I don’t really want to dismiss it outright, but there’s a lot about their organization that really sets off my BS alarm. What’s my first real red flag is the fact th…

Here’s one more reason not to be a guinea pig (especially with a turbo, I’d never consider it): Motor oils are not a major user of crude - not like you burn it (hopefully!), and even used, it’s normally recycled, so you’re not doing much ‘green’ by using this risky oil.

It’s out of warranty; you can do anything you want. But I’d use whatever oil Volvo recommends.

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rocketman November 24, 2008, 12:35am 10

. . . is made from American GROWN base oils . . . how does one grow oil? If I were you I’d stick with the oil suggested by Volvo to protect the engine & turbo, change it and the filter regularly, and RECYCLE your used oil. You can’t be any more green than taking the old oil to someone who will recycle it for re-use. Rocketman

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