Duratec Oil Capacity?

[IanW]

Just completed an oil change on my 2.0L Duratec. I put 5L of oil in and the dipstick still isn't getting wet. The manual implies that the initial fill capacity is 4.5L but I'm not sure it's been updated for the Duratec.

 

Anyone know how much extra oil I need to complete the fill?

 

 

Regards, Ian.

[mic]

If it's a wet sump the refill should be between 5 and 5.5 ltrs.

[IanW]

Thanks Mick. I'll check the level today to see if there's anything on the dipstick.

One curious thing I noticed was that prior to draining, the oil the on the dipstick appeared clean, but the oil that came out of the sump was black .

 

 

Regards, Ian.

[Pat the Plumber]

did you drain the oil cooler also?

 

my R400

[6speedmanual]

Ian

 

I think your colour difference is just down the thickness of film on the dipstick vs looking at a stream fallinf from the drainplug into a container.

 

Peter

 

BRAWNGP green SUPERLIGHT

FCITW 2009 😬

[anthonym]

and is there an Apollo tank?

[IanW]

No oil cooler - I have a 'modine'

Just checked the dipstick and it is now registering oil, albeit a little low. I#ll pick up another litre of oil during the week.

 

 

Regards, Ian.