Which oil for Volvo/ Penta 5.0L?

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  1. ucf_motorcycle
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    ucf_motorcycle New Member

    I just broke in my Volvo/Penta 5.0L Ford engine on SAE 30 non-syn oil. Volvo reccomends SAE 30 synthetic but I can't find it locally anywhere. I suppose I could order it.

    Is there an alternative. What should I run in this engine? I would like to use synthetic but I can't find it in the recommened 30 weight.

    Can I use a multiviscosity engine oil?
     
    ucf_motorcycle, Jun 11, 2007
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  2. redtech
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    redtech Senior Member

    most any marine engine oil will work and yes multi grade is fine
     
    redtech, Jun 12, 2007
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    gonzo Senior Member

    You can use 10W30 synthetic.
     
    gonzo, Jun 13, 2007
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    :) :) :) yes you can.
     
    redtech, Jun 14, 2007
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    In Norway Mobil has a arangement(atleas had one) where they shipped oil to you not charging the transport if you ordered more than 100L at the time.

    100L is not mutch if you have a few frinds that also do boating.
     
    Last edited: Jun 14, 2007
    StianM, Jun 14, 2007
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