Technical Specification: KAD42A, KAD42B, KAD42P-A, Six-cylinder diesel, rated at 230 hp. Years of manufacture: 1991 - 2001. Oil capacity of KAD42 is approximately 11 litres. All the KAD42 range of diesel is supercharged and turbocharged.

The Volvo Penta KAD42 range was made between 1991 and 2005.

We can supply all parts for the Volvo Penta KAD42A, KAD42B, KAD42P-A range of diesel engines, including KAD42 series spare parts, oil filters and fuel filters, crankcase breathers, drive belts and impellers, genuine KAD42 series exhaust elbows, oils and grease. We are also main Volvo Penta dealers for servicing and technical support.

Volvo Penta KAD42A, KAD42B, KAD42P-A genuine service parts are made to exacting standards to withstand the harsh saltwater environment in which marine diesel engines operate. If you need helps with any technical issue regarding your Volvo Penta KAD42 please call us.

The heat exchanger and oil cooler on any KAD42 should be cleaned and the "O" rings changed, every 5 years to prevent overheating. KAD42 diesels should be using Volvo green coolant. Never attempt to try and change over to Volvo Penta VCS yellow coolant. Mixing yellow and green coolant can cause gelling and blockages within the cooling system.