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/
Thanks
Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?
Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?
2005 272 w/ 8.1 VP GXi
Re: Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?
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.
2004 Cobalt 250, 8.1 GI VP
Smithville, Mo.
Smithville, Mo.
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Re: Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?
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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2015 210 (Volvo Penta 5.7L V8-225)
2015 210 (Volvo Penta 5.7L V8-225)
Re: Volvo Penta 8.1 GX-i Oil Volume?
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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