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Old 03-13-2014, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dhyrk3 View Post
Hello folks

Do you think what I've done is correct during the oil change?

We have refilled the engine with exactly 8 liters of oil but the dip stick indicates it's just on the low marker. That is after running the engine for a while and waiting for the oil to settle. I told the mechanic not to put more oil as the spec only states 8 liters...

What do you think could have gone wrong?

Thanks!
Are you sure LITERS were used to fill the vehicle, and not QUARTS. If you used quarts...you need to use 8.5 quarts.

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