Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

[Rupp]

Guys,
I want to change my outdrive oil in my Volvo Penta SX drive and the dealer I bought it from states I need to use the Volvo synthetic outdrive oil. This stuff is expensive so my question is - is this oil that much better than any other or can I use something a bit more affordable. Also how warm does it have to be to change this oil? Lastly does the replacement have to go from the bottom up or can I fill via the dip stick? TIA for the help.

 

[Don S]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

While it doesn't have to be "Volvo" branded, you do need to use a grade GL-5 synthetic gear lube.

 

[chiefalen]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Bottom up to make sure there are no air bubbles, i leave the top off for a hour or 2 to make sure of no air bubbles in all 3 places i got to put gear oil.

Now to the money part, merc makes the best gear oil, really the best, want the best gotta pay for it.

Your gonna save a few bucks now and chance having to spend thousands latter

THINK ABOUT IT !

 

[Rupp]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Thanks guys. I guess I'll stick with the Volvo lube. Any ideas how much the SX outdriver holds? Any good online stores your guys suggest for this?

 

[roadrash]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

The temp question, I changed mine outside friday and there was snow still on the ground from the night before.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Thanks guys. I guess I'll stick with the Volvo lube. Any ideas how much the SX outdriver holds? Any good online stores your guys suggest for this?

Howdy,

Go to ----> http://www.volvo.com/internet/vebiz...9-8342-1a8d54f0f60a&area=VolvoCom+Volvo+Penta

Save the above file to your desktop when it asks and use Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it. It will have your Volvo drive and it's oil specs.

Regards,

Rick

 

[Rupp]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Does 2.2 quarts sound correct for a SX-M out drive? I've read else where that it is almost 4 quarts but I can't remember where I saw this.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Did the above chart not work?

 

[Rupp]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Did the above chart not work?

Yes it worked it's just so different from another mantinence manual I read. 2.2 as compared to ~4 quarts.

 

[Mkos1980]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Never skimp out on OD oil. I run the best Merc makes and couldnt be happier.

 

[AZSenza]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Never skimp out on OD oil. I run the best Merc makes and couldnt be happier.

+1 My Bravo III only gets the best Merc has to offer, Yeah I was in sticker shock too...

 

[Rupp]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Where do you guys buy your Volvo Penta Gear oil? My marina quite carrying it.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

nope, once its out of warrenty you can use 3 in 1 oil if you wish but it most likly will lead to failure.
the volvo SX requires a GL-5 synthetic of anyones manufacture.
I discourge the use of merc HP gear lube in the SX style drives due to the mud the merc oil creates when the anti- wear additives fall out of solution.
you barvo guys that dont believe look in the bottom of your remote oil resevoirs.
the sx takes roughly 72 ounces just under 2.5QTs.
DO NOT overfill.
carefully check the dipstick when dding the last 5 ounces.
a volvo cone clutch unit that is overfilled may experience engine flare up on acceleration then sudden gear lock up and possibly tossing the upper driven shaft out of the top cover.
I usually fill mine from the top but then I have been doing this 30 years or so and have developed a few tricks over the years to beat the flat rate manual.
for novice users buy the pump and fill it from the bottom to the mid point on the dipstick carefully measuring the amount pumped.
I shoot for the mid point to allow for thermal expnsion but thats me.
only issue changing drive oil in the cold is it takes longer to drain, its also why the above on refilling to the center of the dipstick not the absolute full part.

 

[mark1905]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

FYI I was just at Wally World and they have Quicksilver High Performance outdrive fluid for $9.67 a quart vs $16+ at the stealership, and the changing pump for $6.

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

Yes it worked it's just so different from another mantinence manual I read. 2.2 as compared to ~4 quarts.

What was this "Other Maintenance Manual"?