How much oil does???
How much oil does???
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Aussie John

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1,021 posts

261 months

Thursday 25th October 2007
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Just changed the oil and filter for the first time, tipped in 5 litres of oil and started her up, ran it for a minute, [had good oil pressure after 3 seconds] then waited 30 minutes and checked the level, just under minimum, is this normal? do they take 6 litres? Its a 5L preserp. help guys, John.

spend

12,581 posts

281 months

Thursday 25th October 2007
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Yup... 6-6/12 std, 7 if you have an oil cooler & 8 if you have an accumulator :eek!: I really need a laminova to save money in oil changescry

Dave

Aussie John

Original Poster:

1,021 posts

261 months

Thursday 25th October 2007
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Thanks Dave, its a worry when you think it holds 5L, cheers, John.

tvr4ever

644 posts

290 months

Saturday 27th October 2007
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Mine uses 7.5 liters with 19 row oilcooler.

Fred

Simpo Two

92,826 posts

295 months

Monday 29th October 2007
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5.0 refers to engine capacity not oil capacity biggrin