2018 Ranger 29S - Cost of first oil change

[Burlington]

Our boat is ready for the first oil change-D4 300. Would appreciate your input. In Sydney BC.
Cost for service in Canada and if done in USA (PNW)?

 

[baz]

DIY activity so cost would be a one time cost for the pump-out device (manual or electric pump p) via dip stick and cost of oil and filter. Do the transmission while you at it as well.

 

[Wee Venture]

We also are coming up on our first oil change/service on our D4 300 soon. Is DIY advisable when the engine is under warranty? Does the service need to be done by an authorized Volvo shop in order for Volvo to have the records that the engine has been properly maintained?

John Bachelor

 

[baz]

I would think the engine warranty isn't voided for a DIY oil/filter change. Keep the records for doing it yourself. You could check with RT to verify any warranty issues.

 

[Shano]

I asked the same question to my dealer last year for our boat and I was told that yes you can DIY but make sure that you use Volvo oil. If you dont and then there is an issue apparently Volvo can test the oil to see if it was theirs or not and if not then there could be warranty complications. So we decided to get a Volvo certified mechanic oil change for the first one (by the dealer) and then probably do most of the future changes myself (using the expensive Volvo oil!).

 

[Wee Venture]

Not only expensive but very hard to find. We looked at the normal local (Seattle) outlets for the recommended oil for our Volvo D4 300 with no success. Even some Volvo Marine dealers didn’t have it. Wanted to take a gallon cruising with us. Finally found it at Coastal Marine. We’ll probably have our first service done by a Volvo certified shop as well. The OP asked about cost for the service/oil change. Shano, you’re in his area (and our cruising area). Do you remember ballpark what it was?

 

[TBates]

Hello,

You are perfectly fine performing your own engine maintenance and it will not void the engine warranty. I do highly recommend only using Volvo Penta parts and oil for the reasons mentioned above. You’ll want to keep reciepts and dates for all service done. Also, be sure to check your operators manual and follow the service protocol. If performing your own service it’s important to check with a certified shop to see if your engine has any campaigns or software updates that need performed.

We stock all maintenance parts and fluids for our current models, which can be purchased through our parts department at: parts@rangertugs.com

Thank you,

-Tim

 

[Shano]

Not only expensive but very hard to find. We looked at the normal local (Seattle) outlets for the recommended oil for our Volvo D4 300 with no success. Even some Volvo Marine dealers didn’t have it. Wanted to take a gallon cruising with us. Finally found it at Coastal Marine. We’ll probably have our first service done by a Volvo certified shop as well. The OP asked about cost for the service/oil change. Shano, you’re in his area (and our cruising area). Do you remember ballpark what it was?

Wee Venture, I am looking at the bill for the service done by the dealer (Port BoatHouse) last year and they charged me CDN$181 for 5 gallons (bulk rate I think) and then CDN$11.31 per quart for an additional 2 quarts. The total cost for the oil change, filters (the 2 oil filters, Hurth filter, transmission fluid (5 quarts) and the labour was Cdn$694. . This is for a D6 so less obviously for a D4.

 

[Wee Venture]

Shano, good to know! Thanks for looking that up. Tim, appreciate your reassurance that DIY is ok as long as manual is followed and records/receipts are kept. Still, I think I’ll have the shop do it first time around. For one thing, I remember hearing that the oil filter is a bear to get off first time out of the factory. Then I’ll probably do some of the maintenance in the future myself, alternating with taking it to a certified mechanic.