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What oil does everyone use in their 8.1 Volvo?

womblesd wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:44 am What oil does everyone use in their 8.1 Volvo?

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I’m not sure that subject has ever been broached on this site.

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If I remember correctly it is important to match the mfg recommend viscosity and API Requirements. IE: 20w-40w semi synthetic. Design for marine environments for moisture and oxidation.

Your engine cover or cap (if no manual was supplied) will give you that "year" recommended type.

I use the same oil the 240 uses. If it's good enough for the 240 it has to be good enough for the 8.1.

I was clueless too so I went with what I ran in My last Chevy powered boat. Rotella T 10w-30.

And recently I noticed the oil fill cap Says 30wt synthetic. Guess I will change it soon.

rabiddawg wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:21 pm And recently I noticed the oil fill cap Says 30wt synthetic. Guess I will change it soon.

What engine?

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:40 pm

rabiddawg wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:21 pm And recently I noticed the oil fill cap Says 30wt synthetic. Guess I will change it soon.

What engine?

2003 8.1 Gi

rabiddawg wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:43 am

Big Block Power wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:40 pm

rabiddawg wrote: Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:21 pm And recently I noticed the oil fill cap Says 30wt synthetic. Guess I will change it soon.

What engine?

2003 8.1 Gi

This is what I'm finding in the user's manual.
It's asking for syn oil.

Yep same one I have.

Is it ok to use oil other than Volvo, if it meets the SAE specs?

Anyone know which oil extractor will thread onto Volvo dipstick tube?

Krob1114 wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:56 am Is it ok to use oil other than Volvo, if it meets the SAE specs?

Yes it is

greenhut wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:40 am Anyone know which oil extractor will thread onto Volvo dipstick tube?

Most will. I use a washer hose on mine. Works great.