How to winterize a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E SX OUTDRIVE?

[Seaman84]

Can any one link me to the steps on how to winterize or a service manual on how to do it? I will be winterizing for the first time thanks! I really appreciate all Answers!

 

[Don S]

Re: How to winterize a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E SX OUTDRIVE?

Go here, http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopent...lication_search/pages/publication_search.aspx download an owners manual for your engine. Procedures are in the manual.

This also has info http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=288430

 

[Seaman84]

Re: How to winterize a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E SX OUTDRIVE?

Thanks Don! I Appreciate it! By any chance do you know if the steps to winterizing are in the workshop manual Or Owners? Cause I cant find it in the owners.

Go here, http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopent...lication_search/pages/publication_search.aspx download an owners manual for your engine. Procedures are in the manual.

This also has info http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=288430

 

[Don S]

Re: How to winterize a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E SX OUTDRIVE?

It's in the owners manual, draining the cooling system of your engine is on page 86. How to do the rest of winterization is in the second link I gave you.

 

[Seaman84]

Re: How to winterize a 2004 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E SX OUTDRIVE?

Thanks Don! One more question, Is it Necessary to Fill the whole engine back up with RV & Marine anti freeze? Like I said I have the 5.0 GL-E And this Is my First experience with Volvo, Also On page 87 It States A Process for 5.0 F series with Something about a heat exchanger Does that Include My Engine? and shall I Be fine if I Fog Carb, Drain all the Water From Plugs, Even the Hoses & Replace Impeller, Seals, Engine Oil, Gear Oil & Gaskets For the Winter?

It's in the owners manual, draining the cooling system of your engine is on page 86. How to do the rest of winterization is in the second link I gave you.