Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?

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Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?

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2005 engine.

What is the correct amount of oil required? Online and serv manual show 8.5 but most I can extract or fill to top of dip stick safe line when empty is like 6.5 quarts.

Is this thread accurate?
https://forums.iboats.com/threads/oil-c ... -h.533829/


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Re: Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?

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I just changed the oil in my 8.1 today. I extracted just over 6 quarts. The remaining was in the oil filter. When I refilled with the new oil, it took 6.5 quarts to get it to the top of the safe line on the dip stick.
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This was sort of a known issue for a while - the official service documents from Volvo said 8.5 or 9 quarts, but the engine only took 6.5. You're right and the "official" answer is wrong.
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Re: Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?

Post by Buckyten »

By the way I’m changing my oil/filter on a 04, 220 big block 496, can I use a larger cap. taller filter I’m using Wix or will it hit the cover pad. New owner btw
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