Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

[californiak]

If anyone has answer to what kind of oil I use to top of oil level in VP 270 outdrive. Volvo penta AQ125B 270.

Thanks

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

I run straight 40 weight oil. The absolute best thing about Volvo's is no stinky gear lube.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

Yep..run 40wt in mine too (and its 30 years old and shifts like silk on a babys butt))..30 wt fine too...

 

[Don S]

Re: Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

Straight 30Wt was in a previous Service bulletin, or what ever is used in the engine (providing it's what Volvo recommends for the enigne.)
Don't just "Top It Off", change it. It should be done yearly anyway.
If it's low, WHY????? any oil in the bellows?????

 

[californiak]

Re: Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

Thanks for the info guys, are you saying regular automotive motor oil is what I should use? I thought there is a special oil for marine outdrives. Just want to make sure I do not screw up anything.

Also could not check the level because I could not lower the OD all the way, it hits ground when on trailer. How do you do it?

I did take her out on Big Bear Lake yesterday and she run amazingly strong, cruising 30MPH at 4000RPM, 35MPH at WOT. The only problem I still have is little hesitation at around 1200 rpms, sometimes she sputters and dies if I do not move the level fast enough past this point. I am guessing some throttle linkage problem, since it only occurs at this one point of acceleration.

Something to put on my list to do in winter.

Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

Thanks for the info guys, are you saying regular automotive motor oil is what I should use?

Yes, 30W motor oil, or what Volvo recommends for that engine.

I thought there is a special oil for marine outdrives

You thought wrong in this case.

Also could not check the level because I could not lower the OD all the way, it hits ground when on trailer. How do you do it?

Lower the front of the trailer, and/or raise the back of the trailer.

Go to the link below, and download yourself an owners manual for free.

http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/marineengines/operators_manual/operators_manual.htm

 

[californiak]

Re: Quick Question, what kind oil in outdrive

Thanks Don, lowering the front jack would do it, duh-what was I thinking???

Sometimes I even amaze myself.....LOL