What Replaced Volvo Penta Full Synthetic SAE 30 Engine Oil?

rapa123 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:32 am **Posts:** 69

Hi, I'm sure this has been talked about, but I just found out that this oil is no longer available. I have a 2006 Volvo Penta 5.7GXi/DP 320hp engine in my Four Winns boat. I have always used Volvo Penta Full Synthetic gasoline engine oil SAE 30. What oil is recommended for its replacement? Thanks, Ray

Thalasso · **Joined:** Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:45 pm **Posts:** 333

Go to Walmart. Mobile1 0-30 wt syn $22.00 5 qts
All that Volvo oil is /was made by Mobile

Cap'n Morgan · **Posted:** Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:51 pm

Volvo marketed their SAE 30w Synthetic domestically as they have a contract with Amsoil. The Volvo Marine is a rebrand of one of Amsoil's stand offerings. Overseas Volvo Synthetic is a rebrand of Mobil-1 15-w 50 Extended Performance bottled at the ExxonMobil facility in Gravashon, France.

Amsoil has discontinued their SAE 30w synthetic, so Volvo went with the 10W-40 Amsoil offering, re-badged as Volvo Penta 10W-40 in the fall of 2011 IIRC.

A classic "slip up" that 230Mike caught a few years ago. This was actually on the Volvo Penta website, you can see the "Amsoil" on the gallon jug. :lol:

rapa123 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:32 am **Posts:** 69

Thanks for the replies........ In all likelihood I'll make sure I get a brand SAE 30 synthetic oil. Mobil 1 seems to be a popular choice. Thanks for showing the gallon size "Amsoil" container. Certainly proves the point of who manufactured the Volvo Penta oil. I did get an email from Volvo Penta below; Thanks again, Ray

Hello Mr. Sherman,
The recommended oil now is 10W40 full synthetic.
It is basically a superior oil providing a wider range of protection to the engine on different operating temperatures.

Kind regards,
Volvo Penta of the Americas
Customer Relations
Telephone: 866-273-2539
Telefax: 757-436-5150
Visit our website: www.volvopenta.com

deafwish · **Posted:** Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:16 pm

As stated by the Cap'n, find a quality synthetic 15w50.
You can even use Mercruiser's Synthetic Blend 25w40 with no problems.
Ultimately, this is a small block Chevy, with a roller cam setup...
Using a 0w30 will cause oil pressure issues in a marine environment and I strongly suggest you consider an alternative.

230 Mike · **Posted:** Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:18 pm

My stockpile of VP/Amzoil straight 30W will run out in another year or two, at which point it'll be Mobil 1 for me.

TheDanceII · **Posted:** Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:56 pm

I use Royal Purple HPM 10w40 in my Merc 6.2.
I wanted to make sure I used a Marine grade oil as the operating conditions are a lot different between a car and a boat.
Just my opinion.

LouC · **Posted:** Thu Mar 10, 2016 9:00 pm

I did some research on this topic and what I found was that most engine marinizers recommended lighter weight oils only if the engine had an engine oil cooler. If not then typically they recommended a heavier weight straight weight like straight 40 or 30; a Syn 10/40 like Volvo does, or the Merc 25/40. So if you have an engine that does not have an engine oil cooler then stick with those choices. Personally I use the Merc conventional 25/40 in my old '88 4.3. I did an engine oil analysis on mine with the Merc oil and it held up just as well as the straight 40 I used to use. The 25/40 gives better cold starts though.

What ever you use consider doing a Blackstone analysis. I've done it on the engine twice and on the out drive oil once. It takes the guess work out of it...

GottWhat · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:06 pm

Last oil change on my Four Winns, I used this synthetic marine oil (10w-40) - it is on sale now, you can get a case of 12 liters for less than $45, I paid about $35 more for the same case two years ago: Maxima CS14901-12PK PWC Marine 4T 10W-40 Engine Oil - 1 Liter Bottle, (Case of 12)

JohnScott · **Posted:** Sun Mar 13, 2016 8:51 pm

I use Merc 25/40 and have had no issues in my 4.3's.

rapa123 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:32 am **Posts:** 69

Lots of different replies..... I'm believe I'll go with a full synthetic in either 30w or the 10W40. Hmmm...... decisions....... decisions. Thanks, Ray

TheDanceII · **Posted:** Tue Mar 15, 2016 10:02 pm

I know this will create some heat, but depends on how long do you plan on keeping the boat?
If a year or two, any decent oil such as Shell Rotella 25w40 will do fine and be no problem and will be cheaper at Walmart.
If you plan on keeping for a long time, I would recommend the royal purple Marine 10w40. A little more expense but better oil for the long run.
But since most only change once a year, the extra expense is not that much.

Bottom line, change the oil once a year and not a big deal.

www.iFourWinns.com

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