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Volvo Penta KAMD44

  • Diesel

Engine data

Specifications for Volvo Penta KAMD44
FuelDiesel
TypeInboard

Autumn and spring plan for Volvo Penta KAMD44

Here's what to do when hauling out and launching. Always follow the instruction book for your engine.

Autumn

  • Change the engine oil and oil filter11 l VDS-2 + ACEA E7 / Global DHD-1 / API CH-4 / API CI-4; viscosity according to temperature, e.g. SAE 15W-40 · Every 100–200 h depending on oil quality and the fuel's sulphur content, at least once a year. · every 200 hours or annually
  • Replace the air filterevery 200 hours or annually
  • Replace the fuel filter and pre-filterevery 200 hours or annually
  • Change the gearbox oil and filterevery 200 hours or annually
  • Check the drive's universal joint and exhaust bellowsApplies to sterndrive engines. · every 200 hours or annually
  • Winterise the raw water systemLet the engine draw in antifreeze until it comes out of the exhaust, or drain the system as described in the owner's manual.
  • Remove the impeller and store it dry
  • Check anodes, belts and hoses

Spring

  • Check the raw water pump impellerevery 200 hours or annually
  • Check the drive belt tensionevery 200 hours or annually
  • Check belts, hoses, oil level and coolant
  • Check through-hulls, seacocks and hose clamps
  • Charge and connect the batteries, clean the terminals
  • After launching, check that nothing is leakingStart the engine and check that cooling water flows out evenly.
Add to calendarTick off in the service bookTwo reminders a year: in April and in October.

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Service data

Engine oil

Specification
VDS-2 + ACEA E7 / Global DHD-1 / API CH-4 / API CI-4; viscosity according to temperature, e.g. SAE 15W-40
Capacity including filter
11 l
Note
11.5 l at 15° rearward tilt (incl. filter); the filter holds 0.5 l. Change every 200 h/12 months (100 h if sulphur content > 1%).

Compressor oil

Specification
Volvo Penta part no. 1141641-9
Volume
0.1 l

Coolant

Volume
19 l
Note
Fresh water system, approx. capacity.

Valve clearance

Intake
0.4 mm
Exhaust
0.4 mm
Measurement ratio
cold engine

Thermostat & RPM

Thermostat
81 °C
Note
Opens at 81 °C, fully open at 94 °C.
Idle
590–610 rpm

Troubleshooting

Starting problems

Runs rough, stalls or loses power

Smoke and exhaust

Cooling and temperature

Oil, water and fuel

Electrics, alarms and fault codes

Drive, gearbox and trim

Manuals

Exploded views & parts catalogs

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    Marine Parts Express – exploded views, Volvo Penta diesel (legacy.marinepartsexpress.com)

    Spare parts diagrams by engine model, free to browse.

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    Marine-diesel-engine-manuals.com: Volvo Penta (external link)

    Workshop and instruction manuals for AQ, GL/GXi and drives. Some pages can be previewed for free; the full manual must be purchased.

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Service guides

Replacing the impeller →Winterize a boat engine →Find the engine number →

Frequently asked questions about KAMD44

How much oil does the KAMD44 take?

KAMD44 takes about 11 litres of engine oil including the filter. 11.5 l at 15° rearward tilt (incl. filter); the filter holds 0.5 l. Change every 200 h/12 months (100 h if sulphur content > 1%).

What is the valve clearance on the KAMD44?

Intake 0.4 mm and exhaust 0.4 mm, cold engine.

Where can I find the owner's manual for KAMD44?

Links to owner's manuals and workshop manuals are available under Manuals.

What fuel does the KAMD44 use?

Volvo Penta KAMD44 runs on diesel.

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