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How much oil?

Started by Jordo2 · 8 Sept 2011 · 3 replies

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Jordo2Archived member
Hi, I got a 7.5L racing sump on my VLT, the whole motor was completely empty as it's had a full rebuild. I put in 15 liters of run in oil....then primed the oil system till I got 60psi at cranking speed. I then drained 4L out, leaving 11L. I then checked the oil level only to find just the very tip of the dipstick had oil on it? I thought 11L wouldve been enough to prime, and still have enough to b mostly full on the dipstick? However, I have no idea how much oil the actual motor oil galleries+ turbo and lines need to fill up? Any help appreciated. Cheers.
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88 ChaserArchived member
Id just be going off the dip stick
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boostyArchived member
As above... go off the dipstick whilst running. Mines a 6.7l sump and takes closer to 8.5l with filter change. I just go off the dipstick.
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Jordo2Archived member
Thanks guys, that's wot I'll do then Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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