How much oil does a 1y diesel engine take?

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How much oil does a 1y diesel engine take?

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Hey all, how much oil should i put in my 1y diesel engine? Losing a bit through an oil leak somewhere, and i don't trust the dip stick level indicators
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4.5l

Change oil and filter, put exactly 4.5l in - then mark your dipstick at that level.

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or 4l without filter change...
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Cheers guys and top tip there ringo :wink:
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