VOLVO PENT.A.

Parts Bulletin
Group Number Version
AB Volvo Penta P-18-3 1 01
SE-405 08 Goteborg, Sweden

Introduction of VDS-3 SAE15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil

Models: All Diesel Engines

Distribution: Parts Date: 12-2005 Binder: Parts Replaces:

Volvo Penta is now introducing the VDS-3, SAE 15W-40 Diesel Engine Oil

The oil meets Volvo Penta's most strict requirement specification, VDS-3, which also
encompasses the quality requirements of the European norm, ACEA E7.
In addition, it naturally also meets Volvo Penta's quality norms, VDS-2.
The VDS-3 is the oil that gives the Volvo Penta Diesel Engines the maximum service
intervals.

NOTE! Always refer to the owner's manual when it comes to oil recommendations and
service intervals.

Part No Quantity Pack Viscosity Grade

3840002 1 liter Plastic bottle SAE 15W-40 VDS-3, API CI-4, ACEA E7
3840003 5 liter Plastic cont. SAE 15W-40 VDS-3, API CI-4, ACEA E7
3840004 20 liter Plastic cont. SAE 15W-40 VDS-3, API CI-4, ACEA E7
3840005 208 liter Metal barrel SAE 15W-40 VDS-3, API CI-4, ACEA E7