Engine/Crankcase Oil; Checking Engine Oil Level - Volvo Penta 4.3OSi-E Operator's Manual

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
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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 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
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 ap-
proximately 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
engine oils for gasoline engines. Use the following chart to
select the SAE viscosity that matches the temperature
range in which you expect to operate.
Use single viscosity oils in markets where available. The
SAE 20W/50
use of multi-viscosity oils such as 10W-30, 10W-40 is not
SAE 15W/50
recommended unless single viscosity oils are not avail-
able.
At the end of the break-in period (20 hours), change the
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Refer to the Mainte-
nance 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
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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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