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bdd

New Member

• Feb 12, 2010

• #1

TD4 is due an oil change, but recall that I overfilled it the last time due to the official spec oil capacity being too much. Can someone remind me what the proper capacity is? The search function isn't working for me hence the question.....cheers.

 

howardo

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• Feb 12, 2010

• #2

The proper way is to use your dip-stick.

 

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bdd

New Member

• Feb 12, 2010

• #3

Knowing whether it is over or under 5l will determine if I buy 1 or 2 containers of oil, ballpark amount will do and i'll level off via the dipstick when off the ramps.....

 

chromiumuk

Well-Known Member

• Feb 12, 2010

• #4

Howardos right here, the system takes around 6.5 litres - can't remember the exact figure. Problem is that the oil cooler setup sometimes retains over a litre probably depending on whether the car is totally level or slightly sloped which seems to be why everyone gets different amounts in.
My first oil change was done on ramps & the car wasn't perfectly level & it took just over 5 litres. The second time, I got it done at MOT time by a friend who was able to get it near level & it took the 6.5l.
Don't forget to use fully synthetic.

 

howardo

New Member

• Feb 12, 2010

• #5

Haynes says:
6.8 litres if refilling after draining. If filling from dry add another 0.4 litres.
Difference between Min and Max on dipstick is 1 litre.

 

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bdd

New Member

• Feb 12, 2010

• #6

many thanks for the clarification.

 

howardo

New Member

• Feb 12, 2010

• #7

If you're not changing the filter that will still have some oil in it aswell

 

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disco_mikey

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2010

• #8

5.8 litres in every single one I have ever done takes it pretty much the maximum mark...

 

JonFre

Active Member

• Feb 13, 2010

• #9

bdd said:

TD4 is due an oil change, but recall that I overfilled it the last time due to the official spec oil capacity being too much. Can someone remind me what the proper capacity is? The search function isn't working for me hence the question.....cheers.

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With a filter change my TD4 takes exactly 6 litres. Make things easy for yourself by cutting a hole in the sump guard to access the sump plug.

 

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bdd

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• Feb 13, 2010

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Cool thanks. The sump guard already has the cut-out. Makes for an easy life