M markmpl Joined Feb 2, 2015 Messages 4 Location ny Feb 3, 2015 #1 Hi here is my dilemma, i have 2003 Volvo Penta (3cylinder,old diesel, marine engine), fully clean up, opened, checked, piston rings replaced, are exxon mobil 15w40 fleet oil will be ok for this engine? Any advice will be highly appreciate.
Hi here is my dilemma, i have 2003 Volvo Penta (3cylinder,old diesel, marine engine), fully clean up, opened, checked, piston rings replaced, are exxon mobil 15w40 fleet oil will be ok for this engine? Any advice will be highly appreciate.
B Bandito440 Joined Feb 13, 2012 Messages 3,870 Location NEUS Feb 3, 2015 #2 Welcome! That oil is just fine. Any name brand 15w-40 HDEO will suffice. Post a photo of your boat!
D Doog Joined Oct 24, 2011 Messages 6,170 Location North Coast Feb 3, 2015 #3 Yes, I like Rotella 15w40 the best
M markmpl Thread starter Joined Feb 2, 2015 Messages 4 Location ny Feb 3, 2015 #4 Awesome, mobile 15w40 Fleet is on sale-5Galons for 52$!
S stockrex Joined Jan 8, 2006 Messages 2,813 Location Michigan Feb 3, 2015 #5 op, are you using it in these temps?
M markmpl Thread starter Joined Feb 2, 2015 Messages 4 Location ny Feb 3, 2015 #6 Negative, this engine is in sail boat.
S stockrex Joined Jan 8, 2006 Messages 2,813 Location Michigan Feb 6, 2015 #7 Originally Posted By: markmpl Negative, this engine is in sail boat. ok, any weight hdeo oil is fine, you can get some really great deals at farm stores.
Originally Posted By: markmpl Negative, this engine is in sail boat. ok, any weight hdeo oil is fine, you can get some really great deals at farm stores.
