Maintenance 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. 3589701 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 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. 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. 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.
90 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 Lowest Anticipated Temperature Recommended SAE Viscosity Oils 32° F (0° C) — above SAE 30 SAE 20W/50 SAE 15W/50 0° F (-18° C) — 32° F (0° C) SAE 20W-20 Below 0° F (-18° C) SAE 10W