Oil Type?

[Rinker85]

Hello,
I have a 2001 5.7 L Volvo Penta. Then Manual calls for 30W Synthetic Dura Plus by Volvo. If I can't find that brand, what would you recommend?
Thanks

 

[matt167]

synthetic 15W40, 10W30, 25W40 or something within that viscosity chart for your climate ( these cover most spring/ summer climates ) will work for you.... It's not going to hurt to use automotive oil

 

[Scott Danforth]

SAE30, 15W40, 20W50

 

[Rinker85]

SAE30, 15W40, 20W50

What about 10W40 Synthetic?

 

[Scott Danforth]

What about 10W40 Synthetic?

Too thin. 15w40 would be the thinnest multi-vis

 

[Rinker85]

Too thin. 15w40 would be the thinnest multi-vis

Not sure what to do now. Volvos service Bulletin says 10W-40 synthetic. Local dealer says 25W 40 synthetic blend

 

[jworth21]

I'm always leery of synthetic blend. Like what exactly is the blend? 5% synthetic? 50% synthetic? I either just use conventional or full synthetic.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Not sure what to do now. Volvos service Bulletin says 10W-40 synthetic. Local dealer says 25W 40 synthetic blend

post a pic of the service bulletin.

 

[jimmbo]

Volvo used to Specify Full Synthetic SAE30
Looking in the Volvo Service Manual(2002), they do recommend the Volvo Oil, but do list

Temperature Viscosity
32° F (0° C) + SAE 30*
SAE 20W/50
SAE 15W/50
0° F (-18° C) – 32° F (0° C) SAE 20W-20
Below -0° F (-18° C) SAE 10W

I know about 2012 they did switch to using a either a 10W-40 or 15W-40, and I did see the Bulletin, but don't have Access to it