CDTI engine oil capacity

Alexandru.Edward · 31st January 2019, 23:12

Hello everyone,
The 204D2 engine holds 6.75l of oil?
I changed the oil filter, the PCV filter and the car it's at max line on the dipstick at 6.4l of oil after driving it for 100km to let the oil enter the oil filter good.

The level it's the same with the engine cold or when it's at operating temperature I turn it off and wait 15 minutes to check the level.
Do I need to put 6.75l of oil or I will overfill the engine?

Thanks!

steve-45 · 31st January 2019, 23:47

Just fill to the max line. You will never get all of the old oil out when draining so the amount you have put back in sounds about right.

Arctic · 1st February 2019, 00:52

I never fill my cars right up to the max oil line, I prefer to have it at least 3/4 from minimum line to max, on the V6 it helps with the oil not reaching the manifold so much.

Also when i change the oil on the diesel i always put in 6ltr from the off, start the car let it run for about 5 minutes let it settle for about 20 minutes then i top it up to the 3/4 mark on the oil dip stick.

Mike Noc · 1st February 2019, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexandru.Edward

Hello everyone,
The 204D2 engine holds 6.75l of oil?
I changed the oil filter, the PCV filter and the car it's at max line on the dipstick at 6.4l of oil after driving it for 100km to let the oil enter the oil filter good.

The level it's the same with the engine cold or when it's at operating temperature I turn it off and wait 15 minutes to check the level.
Do I need to put 6.75l of oil or I will overfill the engine?

Thanks!

The oil fills the filter in the first couple of seconds after the engine starts.

As mentioned the 6.75L stated is from dry - oil can pool in various parts of the engine, and coats everything with a thin film, and that accounts for the difference.

Avulon · 1st February 2019, 12:07

Also, as with many engines remove the dipstick and give the level time to settle before gently re-inserting the dipstick to check the actual level. As above I view the 'Max' line as the absolute maximum and never aim to fill it all the way to that unless it's a car I know will burn/leak significant amount of oil over time.

31st January 2019, 23:12	#1
Alexandru.Edward Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bucharest Posts: 53 Thanks: 56 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	CDTI engine oil capacity Hello everyone, The 204D2 engine holds 6.75l of oil? I changed the oil filter, the PCV filter and the car it's at max line on the dipstick at 6.4l of oil after driving it for 100km to let the oil enter the oil filter good. The level it's the same with the engine cold or when it's at operating temperature I turn it off and wait 15 minutes to check the level. Do I need to put 6.75l of oil or I will overfill the engine? Thanks!

1st February 2019, 00:52	#3
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,707 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	I never fill my cars right up to the max oil line, I prefer to have it at least 3/4 from minimum line to max, on the V6 it helps with the oil not reaching the manifold so much. Also when i change the oil on the diesel i always put in 6ltr from the off, start the car let it run for about 5 minutes let it settle for about 20 minutes then i top it up to the 3/4 mark on the oil dip stick. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Also, as with many engines remove the dipstick and give the level time to settle before gently re-inserting the dipstick to check the actual level. As above I view the 'Max' line as the absolute maximum and never aim to fill it all the way to that unless it's a car I know will burn/leak significant amount of oil over time. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

31st January 2019, 23:47	#2
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Just fill to the max line. You will never get all of the old oil out when draining so the amount you have put back in sounds about right.