Maintenance Checking Engine Oil Level Remove the dipstick. The oil level must be between the two marks on the dipstick C . Add oil as necessary to maintain the proper level. NOTE! Do not allow the crankcase oil level to go be- low the ADD mark E , and do not fill above the FULL mark D . Overfilling results in high operating temperatures, foaming (air in oil), loss of power, and overall reduced engine life. 1011021 Changing Engine Oil Engine oil and the oil filter are important factors affect- ing engine life. They affect ease of starting, fuel econ- omy, combustion chamber deposits, and engine wear. 1. Run the engine at idle speed to warm the crank- case oil (for easier removal).
7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 2. Turn off the engine. 3. Remove oil dipstick. Using the special fitting pro- vided on the tube, drain the oil from the crank- case through the dipstick tube. This special fitting is provided so that the oil does not have to be drained into the bilge. 4. Withdraw oil with a suction pump. NOTE! You may purchase either a manual or an electric suction pump from any marine sup- ply store or from your Volvo Penta dealer. 5. Dispose of used oil according to any applicable federal, state, and local environmental regula- tions. 1011024 6. Replace the oil filter. 7.
Remove the oil fill cap and fill the crankcase to the specified capacity with Volvo Penta premium engine oil. For additional information, see Maintenance Sched- ule on page 64. Changing the Oil Filter Replace the oil filter whenever the engine oil is changed. This filter is a self-contained, screw-on type. 1. To remove, unscrew filter canister counterclock- wise. Dispose of used filter according to any applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. 2. When attaching a new filter, be sure the gasket is lightly lubricated with motor oil. 3. Hand-tighten only. 4. Run engine and check for leaks. Do not run engine out of water . 21223 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 91