Volvo Penta D4 Series Operator's Manual page 127

Lubrication System
Engine:
Oil volume, (incl. oil filter)
for all allowed installation inclinations
volume difference MIN – MAX
Oil pressure, hot engine,
idling
at full speed
Oil, viscosity:
1)
Oil grade
All engines:
VDS-3
3), 4)
VDS-2 and ACEA E7
or VDS-2 and Global DHD-1
or VDS-2 and API CH-4
3)
or VDS-2 and API CI-4
NOTICE! Mineral based oil, either fully or semi-synthetic, can be used on condition that it complies with the quality
requirements above.
1)
Lowest recommended oil grade. Engine oil with higher oil grade is always possible to use.
2)
If sulphur content is > 1.0% by weight, use oil with TBN > 15.
3)
When oil quality specifications are joined by "and" the engine oil must fulfill both requirements.
4)
ACEA E7 has replaced ACEA E5, but if available ACEA E5 can be used.
5)
ACEA E3 can be replaced by ACEA E4, E5 or E7.
6)
API CG-4 can be replaced by API CI-4.
VDS = Volvo Drain Specification
ACEA = Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles
Global DHD = Global Diesel Heavy Duty
API = American Petroleum Institute
TBN = Total Base Number
47702599 12-2011
D4
12 liters (3.2 US gals)
1.2 liters (0.3 US gals)
125 kPa (18.1 PSI)
450 kPa (65.3 PSI)
SAE 15W/40 (See table)
< 0.5 – 1.0%
Oil change interval: Reached first in operation:
200 hr. or 12 months
3)
3)
D6
20 liters (5.3 US gals)
3.5 liters (0.9 US gals)
125 kPa (18.1 PSI)
450 kPa (65.3 PSI)
SAE 15W/40 (See table)
Sulphur content in fuel, by weight
Technical Data
2)
more than 1.0%
100 hr. or 12 months
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