Volvo Penta 4.3GXi - Quick Reference

Models: 4.3GXi-E 4.3GXi-EF
90° V-6 · 262 cu in (4.3 L)
Firing order: 1-6-5-4-3-2

Engine

Configuration
90° V-6
Displacement
262 cu in (4.3 L)
Firing order
1 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
Bore × Stroke
4.000 × 3.480 in (101.60 × 88.39 mm)
Full-throttle range
4400 – 4800 RPM
Idle speed
600 RPM

Fuel System

Fuel system
Fuel injection (Port injection)
Fuel pumps
Electric
Fuel filter
Volvo Penta P/N 3862228
Fuel filter location
Varies by implementation
Fuel type (U.S.)
87 octane (AKI) unleaded gasoline
Fuel type (non-U.S.)
90 octane (RON) unleaded gasoline

Electrical System

Charging system
12 V, 75 A alternator (internal transistorized regulator)
Battery size
12 V with 650 CCA (135 min reserve). Do not use deep-cycle as start battery.
Starter
12 V, 1.7 kW, planetary reduction gear

Ignition System

Distributor
Delco EST
Ignition timing
10° BTDC (fixed)
Spark plugs
Volvo Penta P/N 3858997
Spark plug gap
1.50 mm (0.060 in)
Install torque
27 N·m (20 ft-lb)

Cooling System

Raw water pump
Crankshaft-mounted variable volume flexible impeller pump
Recirculating pump
Fixed impeller belt-driven pump on engine
Thermostat
71°C (160°F) — P/N 3587597
GXi-EF
Closed cooling heat exchanger mounted on engine
Closed cooling thermostat
76°C (170°F) — P/N 3831426
Coolant type
Ethylene glycol — Volvo Penta P/N 381081

Oil & Fluids

Engine oil type
Volvo Penta oil or pure synthetic; min. API CF/SH
Oil filter
Volvo Penta P/N 835440
Drive unit oil
Volvo Penta SAE 75W/90 API GL-5 synthetic gear oil
Power steering (U.S.)
Volvo Penta PS fluid P/N 3851039
Power steering (non-U.S.)
ATF Dexron II P/N 1161941

Capacities

Engine (no filter)
4 qts (3.8 L)
Engine (with filter)
5 qts (4.7 L)
Drive unit (SX)
2.2 qts (2.1 L)
Drive unit (DP-S)
2.5 qts (2.4 L)

Oil Pressure (Minimum)

RPMPSIkPa
1000641
200018124
400024166
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