Adding Oil if Low
Adding Oil During Break-in Period
NOTICE!
All oil used for oil changes or added between
changes must meet the
Engine Oil Specifications
.
During the engine break-in period, until the piston rings
have seated, somewhat higher oil consumption is nor-
mal. Check the oil level before each trip during the
break-in period. Please see
Engine Break-in:Gasoline
Engines
, PN 47700022.
Maintain oil level between
E
(add) and
D
(full) on the
dipstick. If oil is added during break-in, use Volvo Penta
full Synthetic Gasoline Engine Oil, Catalytic Converter
Approved SAE 10W-40 for make up oil see
Engine Oil
Specifications
.
Adding Oil After Break-in Period
Check the oil level frequently (see
Maintenance
Schedule
for minimum intervals). Frequent oil level
checks are a good strategy to ensure long engine life.
Oil level checks help identify engine service issues
such as leaks and excessive oil consumption before
they become serious.
Maintain oil level between
E
(add) and
D
(full) on the
dipstick. If oil is added, use Volvo Penta full Synthetic
Gasoline Engine Oil, Catalytic Converter Approved
SAE 10W-40 for make up oil; if unavailable, use a high
quality oil that meets the
Engine Oil Specifications
.
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