Sorry....Oil Capacity question

[Mr.Cerbera]

Hi Y'all,

currently doing a change and although I've used the Search, I can't find a straight answer to the simple question.....

What is the capacity of a 4.5

1) Without filter change
2) With filter change

Many thanks fot your info.

(Giving her a flush before Spa )

[stuthemong]

I think its about 7 Litres. Buy two cans of 5 if you are spaaing - youll burn a bit out there I'm sure

[Mr.Cerbera]

stuthemong said:

I think its about 7 Litres. Buy two cans of 5 if you are spaaing - youll burn a bit out there I'm sure

Ta STM,

No wonder nothings come up on the stick after 4Ltrs. I had to get down on the floor twice to check I'd refitted the Sump plug

Bloody £72 a 5 litre pack now - that's £222 for a double change - Ouch !

Edited by Mr.Cerbera on Friday 18th September 15:58

[stuthemong]

Christ! What are you using?

I'm on mobil 1 fully synth, 38.50 at halfords on special at the mo. (or was 3 weeks ago)

[high52kojak]

Try Opie oils, good prices and service, they sell it it 5 litre bottles

[skidoo]

anyone use morris's oil
if so what grade ,is it any good etc

[Ireland]

I use Shell Helix Ultra 5W40.

€100.00 approx for a 5-gallon drum of it.

[Byker28i]

Silkolene pro-s, about £50 for 4.5 litres but I get it when it's on offer from Opie oils

[amazon]

Mr.Cerbera said:

stuthemong said:

I think its about 7 Litres. Buy two cans of 5 if you are spaaing - youll burn a bit out there I'm sure

Ta STM,

No wonder nothings come up on the stick after 4Ltrs. I had to get down on the floor twice to check I'd refitted the Sump plug

Bloody £72 a 5 litre pack now - that's £222 for a double change - Ouch !

Edited by Mr.Cerbera on Friday 18th September 15:58

Hi Paul - just serviced mine - picked up 7 litres, but didn't quite use it all - it's a useful guide though.

Just a thought - as it is soooo expensive for you over there, perhaps someone could bring some over to Spa for you?

[optimax sniffer]

stuthemong said:

Christ! What are you using?

I'm on mobil 1 fully synth, 38.50 at halfords on special at the mo. (or was 3 weeks ago)

Still is that price at my local.

[JensenA]

Ireland said:

I use Shell Helix Ultra 5W40.

€100.00 approx for a 5-gallon drum of it.

Me too - and if you need a top up, you can buy it at any Shell gas station - here or abroad.

Edited by JensenA on Sunday 20th September 13:07

[optimax sniffer]

Mr.Cerbera said:

Ta STM,

No wonder nothings come up on the stick after 4Ltrs. I had to get down on the floor twice to check I'd refitted the Sump plug

Bloody £72 a 5 litre pack now - that's £222 for a double change - Ouch !

I can bring some to Spa for you if you want. I've found it online for £33 per 5 litre with delivery £6. £106 delivered for 15 litres, so about 115 to 120 euros. Send me a Pm if you are interested.

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[Mr.Cerbera]

Dear All,

Many thanks for all your comments.

Yes, it was Mobil 1 fully-S 0-40 so I guess they just hung me out to dry.

Thanks for all the links and offers for transporting it but I've already bought it - Couldn't wait int' garage any longer.

Purring smoother than a baby's botty so we're just off out to groove some country A Roads.

For future reference:

5 litres, in a drained sump, brought the level up to the 'bottom' mark on the dipstick.
600cc more took it just a gnat's over the 'top' mark.

Have a great weekend