Lubrication System; Engine/Crankcase Oil - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Lubrication System

Engine/Crankcase Oil

To obtain the best engine performance and engine life, Volvo Penta recommends synthetic engine oil labelled for
API Service CF/SH and ILSAC GF-4, or you may use an engine oil with the recommended quality and viscosity.
Engine oils are specified by API service, letter designations, and SAE viscosity numbers. Refer to oil identification
symbol on the container.
Initial factory fill is a high quality motor oil for API Service CF/SH and ILSAC GF-4. During the break-in period (20
hours), frequently check the oil level. Somewhat higher oil consumption is normal until piston rings are seated. The
oil level should be maintained between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick. The space between the marks
represents approximately one quart (one liter). For oil level dipstick location, refer to the photographs in the section
entitled Features on page 43.
Lowest Anticipated
Temperature
32° F (0° C) — above
0° F (-18° C) — 32° F (0° C)
Below 0° F (-18° C)
NOTICE! Use Volvo Penta Engine Oil, Synthetic or
Mineral, recommended for 0°F (-18°C) and
above. For additional information, see
Maintenance Schedule on page 60.
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Recommended SAE
Viscosity Oils
SAE 30
SAE 20W/50
SAE 15W/50
SAE 20W-20
SAE 10W
The sections entitled Technical Data on page 115 and
Maintenance Schedule on page 60 provide detailed
information about oil filter type and service intervals.
When you add or change engine oil, use Volvo Penta
engine oils for gasoline engines. Use the viscosity
chart to select the SAE viscosity that matches the
temperature range in which you expect to operate.
All models are required to use a mineral-based oil for
the first 150 hours. After the first 150 hours, the oper-
ator may continue to use mineral oil (requiring an oil
change at 100 hour intervals or once per season) or
switch to synthetic oil (requiring an oil change at 200
hour intervals or once per season). Switching be-
tween mineral based oils and synthetic oils is not rec-
o m m e n d e d . Fo r a d d i t i o n a l i n fo r m a t i o n , s e e
Maintenance Schedule on page 60.
Use single viscosity oils in markets where available.
The use of multi-viscosity oils such as 10W-30 and
10W-40 is not recommended unless single viscosity
oils are unavailable.
At the first service interval (50 hours), change the
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule for recommended oil change
intervals.
WARNING! Use only parts that are U.S.C.G.
approved for marine use. Substituting auto-
motive or generally supplied parts and hard-
ware may result in product malfunction and
possible injury to the operator and/or passen-
gers. Never use parts of unknown quality.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007