Maintenance; Engine Break-In Period; Break-In Procedures - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

Engine Break-in Period

NOTE! To ensure proper lubrication during the break-in period, do not remove factory break-in oil until after the
20-hour break-in is completed. The First Service inspection should be carried out after 20 hours of op-
eration.
CAUTION! Failure to follow engine break-in procedures can result in serious engine damage.
CAUTION! Do not run engine at a constant RPM for prolonged periods of time during the break-in pe-
riod.
All Volvo Penta engines have been run for a short time during a final test at the factory. You must follow the engine
break-in procedure during the first 20 hours of operation to ensure maximum performance and longest engine life.
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NOTE! Use Volvo Penta Engine Oil, Synthetic or Mineral, recommended for 0°F (-18°C) and above. For addi-
tional information, see Maintenance Schedule on page 64.
VPA 7743722 English 10-2004
Lowest Anticipated
Temperature
32° F (0° C) — above
0° F (-18° C) — 32° F (0° C)
Below 0° F (-18° C)

Break-in Procedures

During the break-in period, watch out for the following
items during the initial engine run:
1. Check engine oil level frequently (C). Level must
be between D and E.
CAUTION! The engine may use more engine
oil during the break-in period than would oth-
erwise be normal. Be sure to check the oil lev-
el frequently during the first 20 hours of
operation, since the oil consumption will be
high until the piston rings are properly seat-
ed.
•
Maintain oil level in the safe range, between the
ADD and FULL marks on dipstick. Somewhat
higher oil consumption is normal until the piston
rings have seated.
•
If you have a problem getting a good oil level
reading on the dipstick, rotate the dipstick 180°
in the dipstick tube.
•
When adding engine oil, use Volvo Penta engine
oils for gasoline engines, or a good quality oil
(API Service CF/SH or better) of the same vis-
cosity. Use the following chart to select the SAE
viscosity that matches the temperature range in
which you expect to operate.
Recommended SAE
Viscosity Oils
SAE 30
SAE 20W/50
SAE 15W/50
SAE 20W-20
SAE 10W

Maintenance

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