outdrive oil

[orion208]

Can someone tell me what the outdrive oil "should look like"?Thanks

 

[wvit100]

Re: outdrive oil

It should look just about like new oil, maybe a little darker and not as clear but still it shouldn't look muddy or discolored.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: outdrive oil

If it is synthetic,most are green.Penzoil makes a synthetic that is clear.Charlie

 

[swist]

Re: outdrive oil

One thing to look out for is a milky/cloudy appearance - usually a sign of water intrusion.

 

[orion208]

Re: outdrive oil

On a Volvo Penta 4.3 1992 AQ430 outdrive is the oil fairly easy to change for a "do it yourselfer"?and apprx.how much oil should come out and go back in.Is sae 90 the right weight of oil for this drive.Thanks.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: outdrive oil

The AQ430 has 2 drive options, Sp & Dp. Both take approx 2.8 U.S. Quarts, 10w30 or 10w40 engine oil.<br /><br />The drain plug is under the vent plate and the fill plug is behind the front cover. Drain and refill with drive fully tilted up. <br /><br />Aldo

 

[orion208]

Re: outdrive oil

Are you sure about 10w30/40 for the outdrive I thought it was much heavier.