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The engine has a pressurized lubrication system. The oil pump sucks oil from the oil pan and then pumps it to the moving
parts in the engine. The oil is cooled in the oil cooler (not all models) and cleaned in the oil filter. Always use Volvo Penta
original oil filters as they have an integral relief valve allowing the oil to bypass the filter even if the filter is completely
clogged.
IMPORTANT! With a new or reconditioned engine, the oil and oil filters must be changed after 20-50 hours of operation.
After that they should be changed every 100
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operating hours or at least once a year. Use only oils of the recommended
grade: See chapter Technical Data. We strongly recommend that you use synthetic oil for your engine.
Oil Level: Checking and Topping-up
Every day, before starting, check that the level is between
the MAX and MIN markings on the dipstick (A) and that
the level is sufficient for the planned journey.
Top up if necessary through the oil filler (B). See chapter
Technical Data
for the grade of oil.
High performance engines usually have a higher oil
consumption than lower powered engines. Apart from
lubrication, the most important function of the oil is to cool
and remove heat from the internal components of the
engine. High performance engines produce much more
heat at full load than lower powered engines. So it is
important that the correct oil level is always maintained.
Check oil level daily.
Caution! Fill to the Max mark and no higher. The
level must not drop below the MIN mark. Engine
damage may result.
Oil and Oil Filters: Replacement
The oil should be changed when the engine is at normal
operating temperature. Start the engine and allow it to idle
until it has reached normal operating temperature. Stop
the engine. Suck out oil through the oil filler tube.
WARNING! Hot oil can cause burns. Do not
change the oil if engine has been running at high
RPMs for an extended period of time. Change the oil
only if the engine has cooled down to normal
operating temperature.
Unscrew the old filter. NOTE! Avoid oil spillage.
Check that the mating surface of the Oil filter adapter is
clean. Moisten the filter rubber gasket with a little clean oil.
Screw on the new filter by hand until it is in contact with
the mating surface. And then a half turn but no more!
Top off oil to correct level. Start the engine and let it idle.
Stop the engine. Check that there are no leaks around the
oil filter and the oil filler tube. Top up if necessary. See
chapter Technical Data for the grade of oil.
NOTE! Collect the old oil and filter for deposit at a proper
disposal site.
Maintenance and Care
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Min
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Mineral-based oils. If using synthetic oil, you may operate engine for 200 hours before an oil change is necessary.
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