Engine Oil, Change - Volvo Penta TAD550GE Operator's Manual

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Engine Oil, Change

Always follow the recommended oil change interval
and always change the oil filter in connection with oil
changes. On static engines the drain plug must not be
removed. Use an oil drain pump to pump the oil out.
WARNING!
Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause burns.
1 Run the engine until warm.
2 Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil.
NOTICE! Collect the old oil and old filters and
hand them to a re-cycling station.
3 Install the drain plug with a new gasket.
4 Change the oil filter according to the Oil filter,
Change, page 57 instruction.
5 Fill oil to the correct level.
NOTICE! Do not fill above the MAX level.
6 Start the engine and let it idle. Check that the oil
pressure is normal.
7 Stop the engine. Check that there is no oil
leakage around the filters. Top up with oil as
necessary.
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