Volvo Penta 3.0L Maintenance and Winterization

[Williamzmr]

Hi, I've got an 2008 3.0l gs volvo penta. I'm planning to do some oil changes and maintenance when springs come around. For winter i know i should add fuel stabilizer and fog the engine, but i've heard you should drain the block, i know the 2 peacock holes but people say also the water intake pipes, which one are those?
also for spring what kind of oil does my engine take and what type for the lower unit? and how much do i need for my engine?

 

[jerryjerry05]

The "petcocks" need to be opened and a piece of wire stuck up inside them.
The manifold should have a drain too.(plug)
The corrosion/sand builds up in the block and needs to be worked free.
The hoses will retain water so they should be removed and drained.
You really should get a manual for your motor.

 

[wkb2460]

You should do the oil change now not in the spring. Same with ethe lower unit. You don't want those contaminates sitting over the winter.
Also a lower unit oil change will tell if there is any water leaks.

 

[scutty]

FYI - there is also a ton of great info in the "adults only" section at the top of the forum.
There are some items that are debated often but IMHO: Change all your fluids in the fall. Store your gas tank completely full with 2x fuel stabilizer. Drain all of the water and fill it with antifreeze. Pull your battery and keep it on a float charger. And don't forget to do the maintenance on your trailer too.

 

[lg260ss]

Don't take this the wrong way. You clearly have no idea what you are doing and you should probably pay someone to winterize your boat properly this season and do some research so you are prepared next year. I'm just trying to help you avoid posting a "I have water in my oil" thread in the spring.

 

[skydiveD30571]

Don't take this the wrong way. You clearly have no idea what you are doing and you should probably pay someone to winterize your boat properly this season and do some research so you are prepared next year. I'm just trying to help you avoid posting a "I have water in my oil" thread in the spring.

That's a pretty harsh comment. I'm sure at some point you had no idea how to winterize a boat (and you still might not). That's what these forums are for, that's why people come here. To learn how to do it. I hope you don't plan to answer every question with "you have no idea what you're doing, pay someone to do it."

William, follow the advice in the posts above, especially in the "adults only" forum. In short, draining all water is absolutely necessary, and it is a good idea to do fluid changes now before the boat sits for the winter. Adding antifreeze is not necessary but some prefer to do it after draining. That's up to your personal preference.

You can find your engine manual at volvopenta.com under the publications section. It will list types and quantities of oils and lubes for your engine and drive.

 

[lg260ss]

Being honest, not harsh. The cold weather is coming fast and there is nothing wrong with paying someone to winterize your boat this season to give yourself more time to get comfortable with all of the ins and outs of owning a boat. Or maybe he should just take some vague advise from a bunch of strangers on a boating forum, implement that advise incorrectly and destroy his boat. That sounds about right.

 

[further]

Jeez lg260ss.... that's some of the worst advice I think I've seen on here to date..... Winterizing a boat is not rocket science and is pretty straight forward.... Doesn't take a whole lot of research to learn how to do it right. Read up Williamzmr and ask alot of questions, you'll be fine.

 

[lg260ss]

Definitely not rocket science, I agree with that.
How many "I cracked my block" threads do you think we will see here next spring? Anyone who says "I heard you should drain the block" needs to learn more about his boat before he tries to tackle his own maintenance.
This isn't bad advice, and I'm not insulting him. I am just being realistic. Bad advice is telling someone that magnesium anodes aren't necessary in fresh water, or sucking antifreeze through the outdrive is a good practice for winterization, or spraying pledge on your fiberglass is the best way to restore it, all of which I have seen many times on this forum. Let the OP decide if my advice is bad or not. BTW, he posted a week ago and hasn't been back.

 

[Williamzmr]

That's a pretty harsh comment. I'm sure at some point you had no idea how to winterize a boat (and you still might not). That's what these forums are for, that's why people come here. To learn how to do it. I hope you don't plan to answer every question with "you have no idea what you're doing, pay someone to do it."

William, follow the advice in the posts above, especially in the "adults only" forum. In short, draining all water is absolutely necessary, and it is a good idea to do fluid changes now before the boat sits for the winter. Adding antifreeze is not necessary but some prefer to do it after draining. That's up to your personal preference.

You can find your engine manual at volvopenta.com under the publications section. It will list types and quantities of oils and lubes for your engine and drive.

wow, thanks for sticking up to me, i did it last week and it went great, thanks for everyones help

 

[lg260ss]

I am glad it worked out for you. My intentions weren't to insult or attack you in any way. Based on your original post, I was just trying to save you some possible anguish in the spring.