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OIL
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:23 pm
by Fun2Fish
Im sure this has been discussed before. What oil are most of y'all using in your Volvo Penta?
Thanks in advance!
Re: OIL
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:44 pm
by 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
Re: OIL
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:47 pm
by Big Block Power
Volvo Penta 10w40 full syn oil with BG moa additive.
Re: OIL
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:01 pm
by 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
Re: OIL
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:23 pm
by thunder550
...edit...nevermind, I don't have a VP...
Re: OIL
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:14 am
by 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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:15 am
by Big Block Power
thunder550 wrote: Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:23 pm
...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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:06 pm
by 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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 10:53 pm
by ajcampen
jhnmdahl wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:06 pm
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
Re: OIL
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:25 am
by 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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:52 pm
by Big Block Power
jhnmdahl wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:25 am
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!!!
Re: OIL
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:31 pm
by 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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:48 pm
by Big Block Power
Ytmsn wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:31 pm
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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:51 pm
by 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.
Re: OIL
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 8:15 pm
by 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.