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chuck tonna
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Username: venturehd

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Registered: 07-2009
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

does anyone know witch oil is used in a 275 volvo penta outdrive and how much oil does it take
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El Pescador
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Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 02:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP

Two schools of thought here. The VP manual says to use the same oil as the engine, and some members report better results with gear oil. Check this:

http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12487/150297.shtml

http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12487/22274.shtml

Personally, I am testing this year synthetic 75W90 on my 280. We'll see how it goes.

The oil capacity is just over 2 liters.

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