Volvo 290 gear oil

[Reel-hip]

I was told by the previous owner that he always used 30wt oil in his outdrive. I read in the book to use GL-5 synthetic gear oil. I have no problems with the outdrive. Should I switch back to factory specs? Also I have 75 W 90 gear oil that is not synthetic would that be ok to use? Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo 290 gear oil

If you have a single prop, you use 30W engine oil, not gear lube.

 

[Reel-hip]

Re: Volvo 290 gear oil

If you have a single prop, you use 30W engine oil, not gear lube.

Thats what I have! Thanks Don!