Engine, oil change intervals
Dependent on the fuel’s sulfur content and the quality of the lubricating oil.
Note. However, the oil should always be changed at least once a year even if the
operating times in the table are not achieved.
Engine Oil grade Fuel sulfur content, % by weight
<0.5 0.5–1.0
Hours Hours
TAMD71B VDS or VDS-2* 500 250
TAMD63, TAMD73, -74 VDS or VDS-2* 200 100
TAMD71B API: CD or CE 250 125
TAMD63, TAMD73, -74 API: CD or CE 100 50
*VDS = “Volvo Drain Specification”
Preventive Maintenance
To achieve maximum operating safety and service life, it is vital to maintain the en-
gine and its fittings in accordance with the maintenance schedule. This gives instruc-
tions on when and how to carry out maintenance. Always consult an authorized Volvo
Penta service dealer, who will have the equipment and trained staff to help you.
A maintenance program well carried out gives better operating economy and fewer
unplanned periods of non-operation.
A. Filter(s) for crankcase ventilation.
B. Air Cleaner (ACL).
C. Charge air cooler (CAC)
D. Engine oil. Cap for filling.
E. Coolant. Cap for checking and topping up.
F. Heat exchanger.
G. Generator.
H. Seawater pump.
I. By-pass filter for lubricating oil.
K. Lubricating oil filter, engine (alt. located at the
back of the engine)
L. Oil dipstick, engine.
M. Lubricating oil, reverse gear. Cap for filling.
N. Oil dipstick, reverse gear. (Alt. locat. on left or
right side, depending on type of reverse
gear).
O. Fine fuel filters.
P. Terminal box with semi-automatic fuses.
Press button in if a fuse has tripped.
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