OIL

[Fun2Fish]

Im sure this has been discussed before. What oil are most of y'all using in your Volvo Penta?

Thanks in advance!

[jhnmdahl]

I've been using Mobil 1 15w-50 (Volvo says any 30w or higher is fine, but no 0w-30). Lighter oil might give slightly better fuel economy, but I tend to be a bit conservative about wanting my wear additives and the like.

Edit - here's a link to the PDF listing Mobil's various synthetic offerings: https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pv ... -guide.pdf

[Big Block Power]

Volvo Penta 10w40 full syn oil with BG moa additive.

[jhnmdahl]

BTW, the OEM volvo penta oil is supposedly Amsoil 10W-40 in the US, and Mobil 1 15W-50 in most of the rest of the world. See, for example, the discussion at http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtop ... w=previous

[thunder550]

...edit...nevermind, I don't have a VP...

[Fun2Fish]

Thanks for ya'lls input. I'm a big fan of Mobil 1, think they make a great product and will be the oil I use. Also considering paying for the VP oil since I'll only be changing once a season.

[Big Block Power]

...edit...nevermind, I don't have a VP...

Only some of you wished you did.lol

When I had a Merc I used their 25w40 oil also.


Correct you only change it once a year so cost isn't that big of a deal.

[jhnmdahl]

These days I'm not sure it would be easy to find a "bad" oil, but it's one of the few things you get to pick about your engine so it's tempting to put too much thought into it.

My favorite versions of these threads are "you HAVE to use Amsoil/Royal Purple/whatever - it's the best 'cause I have used only that for four years now and never had a problem," as if oil-related failures are at all common.

[ajcampen]

These days I'm not sure it would be easy to find a "bad" oil, but it's one of the few things you get to pick about your engine so it's tempting to put too much thought into it.

My favorite versions of these threads are "you HAVE to use Amsoil/Royal Purple/whatever - it's the best 'cause I have used only that for four years now and never had a problem," as if oil-related failures are at all common.

Did I read correctly.... you r having a baby due? CongrTs. How old are your other kids. Mine r 6 and 5

[jhnmdahl]

Yep, next few weeks now, and this is #1 (a boy). I'm sure we're overprepared for many things, and underprepared for others.

[Big Block Power]

Yep, next few weeks now, and this is #1 (a boy). I'm sure we're overprepared for many things, and underprepared for others.

Man that was fast. Seems
like it was just about 9 months ago
Congrats!!!

[Ytmsn]

Absolutely awesome John! Kids give you a whole new reason for getting up every day! Greatest thing that ever happened to me without a doubt was having my son and daughter.

[Big Block Power]

Absolutely awesome John! Kids give you a whole new reason for getting up every day! Greatest thing that ever happened to me without a doubt was having my son and daughter.

Exactly after the second year I could skip the first two years.

[Ytmsn]

Oh you ole grouch.

EVERY year is awesome John! Mine are 24 and 25 and it keeps getting better. Except I dont get to see them as much.

[jhnmdahl]

Yep, it’s seeming a bit more real now that we’re close. We’ve got plenty of gear (including a cool hat with sharks) and lots of advice. I think we’re as prepared as we’re going to get anyway.