How To Change Outdrive Oil in Volvo Penta DP E

[@lovelifemore8224]

We need more Boating Adventuresss!

[@lmannyr1]

Yes we do.

[@Philip-q1s]

In the Workshop manual it specifies the oil to be used is SAE90 och 80w90. Why did you use 75w90?

[@Mihali92105]

Thanks for sharing . and taking the time to do it.

[@lmannyr1]

My pleasure!

[@donaldrogers5281]

A good impact driver works wonders

[@buffneilson]

Great work.

[@arthurcitron9774]

Use a square shank screw driver & crescent wrench to loosen oil drain plug.

[@lmannyr1]

Good tip.

[@arthurcitron9774]

First, take out oil dipstick. This will allow the oil drain plug to come out easily. There will be no vacuum holding it in.

[@lmannyr1]

Good Tip.

[@travisconner1581]

I have one of these drives and have changed the oil several times now and it always comes out black. Not sure what to think honestly. It was one of those drives that had been resealed and repainted.

[@travisconner1581]

It doesn't take much black oil to turn a whole gear case black

[@mitchlewis535]

Why is the Volvo Penta drain plug a flat blade type? Would be so much easier if they used an Allen head or bolt head. If someone designed a replacement they’d make a fortune!

[@lmannyr1]

Good to know. I'll see what it looks like next time.

[@lmannyr1]

@mitchlewis535 Could take the drain plug to a machine/welding shop and have a hex head welded on. I will next time it comes off.

[@mitchlewis535]

@@lmannyr1 Genius! I'm going to order a new one and have this done. Can't cost that much. Even $50 would be worth it. (it's a pain every year) Thanks!

[@Spicy-Tuna]

Youre supposed to have the drive raised all the way up with draining and filling.

[@paulvlug-zu4tz]

That oil is too black, probably burnt, needs to be changed more often.