Volkswagen Marine SDI Series User Manual

4-Cyl. SDI
Operating Manual
Volkswagen Marine
Boat Engines
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Volkswagen Marine SDI Series Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen Marine
Model	SDI Series
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

What You Should Know Before Reading This Manual

Warnings and Safety Information

Important safety advice and warnings provided before operating the engine.

Starting the Engine

Safety Precautions for Engine Compartment

Maintenance Schedules

Daily Checks Before Operation

Essential checks to perform before each use of the engine.

Engine Oil Service

Checking Engine Oil Level

Procedure for checking the engine oil level and its importance.

Changing Engine Oil

Instructions for performing an engine oil and filter change.

Filter Maintenance

Cooling System Service

Coolant Additive Requirements

Checking Coolant Level

Procedure for checking the engine coolant level.

Seawater Pump Service

Checking and Renewing Seawater Pump Impeller

Battery Safety and Maintenance

Battery Acid Precautions

Charging Battery Safely

Guidelines for safely charging the boat battery.

Engine Test Run Procedures

Special Operating Conditions

Winter Operation Guidelines

Technical Data

SDI Engine Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for SDI engine models.

Engine Characteristic Data