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I'm about to perform my engine maintenance on my 2006 244 Funship. I would like to know if there is an alternative impeller oil for my 5.7 GXI Volvo Penta engine. For clarity, this is the tiny packet of oil used that usually comes with a new impeller kit. This oil isn't readily available in my area. Thanks, Ray

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Ray & Paula
2006 Four Winns 244 Funship

Vaseline. Pretty much all the oils/grease will wash off the impeller after a few minutes of running. It's only for the first start when the impeller is totally dry. Vaseline is mild and will not chemically destroy the rubber.

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

Dish soap.
The oil or soap is only used for easier application and lubing the impeller on initial startup

Dish soap.

I wouldn't use vaseline.

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2006 Four Winns Horizon 200
Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi/SX

Vaseline has always been the recommended usage. All the mechanics I have every spoken with always say to use vaseline.

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--2002 3880 Regal Flybridge | Twin Merc 8.1HO **Seven**
--2003 AB 13 VST Console Inflatable | Tohatsu 40hp TLDI **Phish'n ski**
--310 Mercury Inflatable | 1982 9.9 Johnson

The OEM sachet contains glycerine; non toxic, water soluble but lubricating enough when fitting the impellor/ initial start up. Any food store or pharmacy will have it I'm sure.

Walmart sells a lifetime supply bottle of glycerin for a few bucks.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

I carry a small tube of silicone in my boat tool kit. I use a small squeeze of that and have also used soap. The silicone lube works on snaps and zippers too.

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2008 Vista 278 Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi 375 hp
1999 Horizon 220 5.7 GSi