Correct oil capacity for a grey?

Oldnblue · Post by **Oldnblue** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:59 pm

Hi all
Sounds simple but I want to confirm how much engine oil should be used for a grey. I've always just filled to correct dipstick level, and have never actually found out the exact figure in litres. Stupid I know.
This time around, I thought I'd do it by the book, but am unsure of the volume.
Cheers guys, Scott

EKjimmy · Post by **EKjimmy** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:25 pm

can't find it in the shop manual strangely enough, capacity of oil pan is 3 quarts though if that helps? i know i've read it somewhere but i do the same thing, just fill it till the level is right

Jimmy

Oldnblue · Post by **Oldnblue** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:31 pm

Hi Jimmy
I found the same info in my shop manual, but couldn't find a conversion for quarts to litres...might try a google search to see if theres some kind of calculator I can use.
Cheers, Scott

Oldnblue · Post by **Oldnblue** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:34 pm

Found a conversion table on the net. 3 quarts equals roughly 2.8 litres.
Guys, does that sound right for oil capacity???

Cheers, Scott

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:36 pm

Without filter - its 3 quarts - 6 pints - 3,600 milli-litres.... 3.6 litres.
Whatever it is, oil change = bring engine to operating temperature, drain, re-fit sump plug, re-fill, run engine a few minutes
and top up to "full" on dip-stick as required.....
Grey's are meant to leak/use oil - if it doesn't..... it's run out..... check regularly...... (wow- there's an argument just waiting to happen.....)

frats,
Rosco

Oldnblue · Post by **Oldnblue** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 3:45 pm

Hi Rosco
That's pretty much my usual method. Thought I'd finally ask what the 'correct' amount is, but the 2.8 litre figure I got when I tried the conversion just seemed a little low.
I think maybe I'll stick to the tried and tested method of filling it until it's full. Seems to have worked ok over the years...

Cheers, Scott

Oldnblue · Post by **Oldnblue** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:22 pm

Tim.
Did the overnight drain, and topped up to full this evening after work...total used was a little over 3.8 litres, so your figure seems pretty spot on.
Cheers, Scott

rosco · Post by **rosco** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:10 am

thanks for that,
I know with reds - it can vary a bit - depending on the length of the tube the dip-stick fits into.
If they are not fully pushed "home" into the block - "full" can bee quite a bit more than required.... can't remember if this is the case with greys....

Now that you have measured the volume - you'll know how much to pour in at changes......

I'd still suggest checking the dip-stick before the last litre .... we are all getting older and (don't laugh!) - sometimes four litres comes straight after two....... see what you've got waiting for you in your upcoming years.......

frats,
Rosco