Adhering to the use of VOLVO PENTA special oil and regular engine maintenance with Volvo Penta's designated service agents is a wise choice for you to care for the equipment.
| Volvo Penta lubricant specifications | Diesel sulfur content (specific gravity%) | ||
| ＜ 0.3% | 0.3-0.5% | ＞ 0.5% | |
| Lubricant change cycle (hours or months, whichever expires first) | |||
| Volvo Penta VDS-2 special engine oil | 250 hours / 12 months | 125 hours / 12 months | 75 hours / 12 months |
| Volvo Penta VDS-3 special engine oil | 500 hours / 12 months | 250 hours / 12 months | 125 hours / 12 months |
* When changing the oil, the oil filter must be changed at the same time
* The fuel oil should be in accordance with the standards of the fuel oil market. The sulfur content generally does not exceed 0.5%. (If the sulfur content is greater than 1%, you need to use lubricating oil with TBN> 15)
