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Anticipated Temperature ............. Recommended Viscosity
32°F (0°C) Above .................................................... SAE30*
0°F (-18°C) — 32°F (0°C) ............................... SAE 20W20
Below 0°F (-18°C) ................................................. SAE10W
*Recommended - SAE 30 Volvo Penta DuraPlus Synthetic Motor Oil (P/N 3851230-7
U.S. and Canada only). If the Recommended oil is not available, use pure synthetic
multiviscosity oil
Lubrication system
Engine/crankcase oil
To obtain the best engine performance and engine life, Volvo
Penta recommends DuraPlus™. Premium engine oil labeled
for Service CE/SG, or you may use an engine oil with the
recommended quality and viscosity. Engine oils are speci-
fied 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 CE/
SG. 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 illustrations in
the Features section.
See the Specifications and the Maintenance Schedule for
oil filter type and service intervals.
When you add or change engine oil, use Volvo Penta en-
gine oils for gasoline engines. Use the following chart to se-
lect the SAE viscosity that matches the temperature range
in which you expect to operate.
Use single viscosity oils in markets where available. The use
of multi-viscosity oils such as 10W-30, 10W-40 is not recom-
SAE 20W/50
mended unless single viscosity oils are not available.
SAE 15W/50
At the end of the break-in period (20 hours), change the crank-
case oil and replace the oil filter. Refer to the Maintenance
Schedule for recommended oil change intervals.
Never use parts that are not recommended specifically
for marine use. Substituting automotive or generally
supplied parts and hardware may result in product mal-
function and possible injury to the operator and/or pas-
sengers. Never use parts of unknown quality.
Checking engine oil level
Remove the dipstick. The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick. Add oil as necessary to maintain the
proper level.
NOTE! Do not allow the crankcase oil level to go below the
7000_1373
WARNING!
ADD mark, and do not fill above the FULL mark.
Overfilling results in high operating temperatures,
foaming (air in oil), loss of power, and overall re-
duced engine life.
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