Volvo Penta — Oil and oil filters. Change
Maintenance · Lubrication system
From a Volvo Penta operator's manual covering: EDC 4, TAD722GE, TD520GE, TD720GE. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Volvo Penta TAD722GE, Volvo Penta TD520GE, Volvo Penta TD720GE
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause burns
Procedure
- Clean the oil filter holder to avoid dirt entry
- Warm the engine up
- Remove bottom plug and drain the oil
- Install bottom plug with a new gasket
- Remove the filter, check gasket not left behind
- Fill new filters with engine oil, wipe oil on gaskets, screw on by hand until gaskets touch, then half turn further
- Fill up with oil to correct level, not over MAX
- Start engine, idle, check oil pressure, stop, check for leakage
Tools required
- Oil drain pump (stationary engines) Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Oil filter: tighten ½ - ¾ turn after it just touches
Source: Volvo Penta operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.