AB Volvo Penta 

SE-405 08 Göteborg 
Sweden 

Service Bulletin 


Group Number Version 

44-1 85 

Changed oil quality recomendation for S-drives 

130S-A, 130S-B, 130SR-A, 130SR-B, 150S-A, 150S-B, 150SR-A, 150SR-B 

Binder: Date: 10-2010 

SAE 15W40 
ONLY 3306 301 026 
P0014226 

Page: 1(1) 

Volvo Penta has changed the recommendation for oil 
quality in S-drives. 

S-drives manufactured September 2010 onwards will 
have a sticker with the information "SAE 15W-40 
ONLY" attached in connection to the oil filler. 
Older drives have a sticker with the text "ATF OIL 
ONLY". 

Volvo Penta recommends that all S-drives change 
from ATF oil to engine oil SAE 15W-40 at next oil 
change. 

It is possible to replace oil without laying up the boat, 
pelase refer to the Operator’s Manual. However, with 
this method some ATF oil will remain in the stern drive. 

For problems concerning sliding / delayed engagement 
Volvo Penta recommend change of disk package 
and replacing the oil with engine oil SAE 15W-40. 

IMPORTANT! 
Gear when sailing 

When sailing, set the control lever to reverse if a folding 
propeller is fitted. 
If a fixed propeller is fitted the control lever should be 
set in neutral or reverse. When using a fixed propeller 
and sailing with the control lever set to reverse the 
speed is slowed down though less noise is being 
made.