With the newer marine engines as of approx. 2008, both Volvo Penta and Mercury Marine have specified "catalyst" oils.
Did a VOA from Oil Analyzers on a virgin sample of Volvo Penta 10w-40 Marine Oil.
I know the main purpose of these oils is to protect the cat, o2 sensors, etc for the warranty period.
From the VOA, the oil isn't anything special, but wanted to get some thoughts from the experts on here. I know this oil doesn't compare to say the Amsoil Marine 10w-40, but then again that oil isn't catalyst approved....
Sorry in advance for not being able to post the .pdf
VOLVO PENTA MARINE 10w-40
IRON - 1
SILICON - 2
SODIUM - 35
POTASSIUM - 8
MOLY - 10
BORON - 1
MAGNESIUM - 19
CALCIUM - 1959
PHOSPHORUS - 681
ZINC - 776
VISCOSITY @ 100c - 13.8
Did a VOA from Oil Analyzers on a virgin sample of Volvo Penta 10w-40 Marine Oil.
I know the main purpose of these oils is to protect the cat, o2 sensors, etc for the warranty period.
From the VOA, the oil isn't anything special, but wanted to get some thoughts from the experts on here. I know this oil doesn't compare to say the Amsoil Marine 10w-40, but then again that oil isn't catalyst approved....
Sorry in advance for not being able to post the .pdf
VOLVO PENTA MARINE 10w-40
IRON - 1
SILICON - 2
SODIUM - 35
POTASSIUM - 8
MOLY - 10
BORON - 1
MAGNESIUM - 19
CALCIUM - 1959
PHOSPHORUS - 681
ZINC - 776
VISCOSITY @ 100c - 13.8
