Oil level dipstick query
#1
Oil level dipstick query
Hate to ask this question as I am a mechanic
First jaguar , 2.1 litre, petrol, manual gearbox 2002 x type.
Completely drained engine oil and removed oil filter , fitted new filter and sump plug, using correct specified oil , added 6 litres which i read in the manual to be correct, is only showing minimum on dipstick after leaving overnight.
Is it possible it has the wrong dipstick in it ?
Is there anyway of identifying wether it's the correct dipstick or not ?
First jaguar , 2.1 litre, petrol, manual gearbox 2002 x type.
Completely drained engine oil and removed oil filter , fitted new filter and sump plug, using correct specified oil , added 6 litres which i read in the manual to be correct, is only showing minimum on dipstick after leaving overnight.
Is it possible it has the wrong dipstick in it ?
Is there anyway of identifying wether it's the correct dipstick or not ?
#2
As you are a "mechanic", the 6 litres is the full capacity of the oil pan, etc. NOT including the amount used/held in a NEW oil filter. Could be low because of that singular reason. When I drained and replaced mine (2006, 3.0) I used the normal requirements as a baseline, still ended up using more after it "settled in". Never used a drop more since.
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