Lubrication System; Engine/Crankcase Oil - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Lowest Anticipated
Temperature
32° F (0° C) — above
0° F (-18° C) — 32° F (0° C)
Below 0° F (-18° C)
NOTE! Use Volvo Penta Engine Oil, Synthetic or
Mineral, recommended for 0°F (-18°C) and
above. For additional information, see
Maintenance Schedule on page 64.
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Recommended SAE
Viscosity Oils
SAE 30
SAE 20W/50
SAE 15W/50
SAE 20W-20
SAE 10W

Lubrication System

Engine/Crankcase Oil

To obtain the best engine performance and engine
life, Volvo Penta recommends synthetic engine oil la-
belled for API Service CF/SH, or you may use an en-
gine oil with the recommended quality and viscosity.
Engine oils are specified by API service, letter desig-
nations, and SAE viscosity numbers. Refer to oil iden-
tification symbol on the container.
Initial factory fill is a high quality motor oil for API Serv-
ice CF/SH. During the break-in period (20 hours), fre-
quently 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 lit-
er). For oil level dipstick location, refer to the photo-
graphs in the section entitled Features on page 45.
The sections entitled Technical Data on page 113 and
Maintenance Schedule on page 64 provide detailed
information about oil filter type and service intervals.
When you add or change engine oil, use Volvo Penta
engine oils for gasoline engines. Use the viscosity
chart to select the SAE viscosity that matches the
temperature range in which you expect to operate.
All models may use a mineral-based oil. However, this
requires an oil change at 100 hour intervals or earlier.
Switching between mineral based oils and synthetic
oils is not recommended. For additional information,
see Maintenance Schedule on page 64.
Use single viscosity oils in markets where available.
The use of multi-viscosity oils such as 10W-30 and
10W-40 is not recommended unless single viscosity
oils are unavailable.
At the end of the break-in period (20 hours), change
the crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule for recommended oil change
intervals.
WARNING! Use only parts that are U.S.C.G.
approved for marine use. Substituting auto-
motive or generally supplied parts and hard-
ware may result in product malfunction and
possible injury to the operator and/or passen-
gers. Never use parts of unknown quality.
VPA 7743722 English 10-2004