Lower unit oil

[chuckwagonsam]

I'm I reading the manual correctly? It states to use same oil as engine, 10w-40 for a 280 lower unit. True?

 

[brick75]

Re: Lower unit oil

Not an expert, but that sounds odd to me. Mine requires GL 5 synthetic gear oil.

 

[am_dew]

Re: Lower unit oil

I would go by what your manual says. I checked and it looks like that is correct as long as you don't have a DP drive.

 

[wellcraft19]

Re: Lower unit oil

Yup, correct for most (all of) the "red" engines with 270, 280, 290 or SP outdrives: Same oil as in the engine.
Personally, I think it makes it easy. An for those who have noticed, same oil in the trim pump/cylinders as well.

 

[Don S]

Re: Lower unit oil

I'm sure glad some of you guys don't work in a hospital. It would sound like this.

This guy on the operating table needs blood what should we use. From across the room, use O Positive, that's what I have. :facepalm:

Here is the latest Volvo service bulletin on transmissions and outdrives.
Look at the second page.

 

[chuckwagonsam]

Re: Lower unit oil

I'm sure glad some of you guys don't work in a hospital. It would sound like this.

This guy on the operating table needs blood what should we use. From across the room, use O Positive, that's what I have. :facepalm:

Here is the latest Volvo service bulletin on transmissions and outdrives.
Look at the second page.

Thanks Don, this forum and you have provided me with much info that will help me prevent future problems, such as the oil.