Technical Data Engine 8.1Gi-E, 8.1Gi-EF, 8.1GXi-D, 8.1GXi-DF Bore and stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107.95 x 111.00mm (4.250 x 4.370 inches) Cylinders (number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90° V-8 Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496 cubic inches (8.1 liters) Firing order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 – 8 – 7 – 2 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 Full throttle operating range Gi . . . . . . . . 4200 – 4600 RPM Full throttle operating range GXi . . . . . . . 4600 – 5000 RPM Idle RPM (fixed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 RPM Fuel System Fuel injection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port injection Fuel pumps . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric Fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo Penta PN 3862228 Fuel filter location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to photographs on features pages. Fuel type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside the U.S.: 87 octane (AKI) unleaded gasoline Outside the U.S.: 90 octane (RON) unleaded gasoline Electrical System Charging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt 75 amp alternator, with internal transistorized voltage regulator Battery size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt with 650 Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) rating (135 minute reserve capacity).
Do not use a deep cycle battery as the start battery. Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt 1.7kW output, planetary reduction gear 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 Ignition System Distributorless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crankshaft and camshaft triggered ignition sensors. Ignition timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10° BTDC, fixed, See Workshop Manual for procedure. Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo Penta PN 3861326 (2 units) Spark plug gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52 mm (0.060 inches) Spark plug installation torque . . . . . . . . . 30 N•m (22 ft.
lb.) Cooling System Raw water pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crankshaft mounted variable volume flexible impeller pump Recirculating pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed impeller belt driven pump on engine Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64°C (140°F) Volvo Penta PN 3587597 Gi-EF / GXi-DF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed cooling heat exchanger mounted on engine. Closed Cooling System Thermostat . . . . 76°C (170°F) Volvo Penta PN 3831426 Coolant Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethylene glycol. Volvo Penta PN 381081. Oil Capacity Engine without filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 quarts (7.5 liters) Engine with filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 quarts (8.5 liters) Drive unit DP-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo Penta PN 835440 Oil filter location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to photographs on features pages. Oil Type Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo Penta engine oil or suitable pure synthetic oil alternative with min. API service rating CF/SH. See Maintenance Schedule on page 64. Drive unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volvo Penta SAE 75W/90 API service GL 5 synthetic gear oil Power steering fluid U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Volvo Penta power steering fluid PN 3851039 Power steering fluid non-U.S. . . . . . . . . . ATF oil Dexron 2 PN 1161941 Oil Pressure (Minimum) @ 1000 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PSI (34 kPa) @ 2000 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PSI (69 kPa) VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 119