Oil change??? T3 2LTR

[Swissy0]

Hi any help please ,what is the correct length for my t3 1980 2l air-cooled engines dip stick I've just done an oil change book says 3.5 litres including oil filter but dip stick is dry ??? Added another half litre so now 4 in total, seemed to take out a lot more ?? Either book is wrong or incorrect dip stick ?

[mtpa]

Hi, book's right I believe. I measured total length of dipstick from the black stop of 57cm. Attached some rubbish pictures to verify. Happy campering.
Regards
Jed

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[mtpa]

Hi, forget to mention, same year and engine, although it has been replaced, haven't they all???

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[Davegrohl99]

Not to be funny but was the sump plug reinstalled after removal of old oil?

I have done this before


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[Swissy0]

yes sum plug reinstalled I'll measure mine once I'm better managed to catch covid and it's wipped me out 57cm looks about right thanks all

[R0B]

I never realised the 2L engine only took 3.5L. I thought all petrol engines took 4.5L

[bigherb]

I never realised the 2L engine only took 3.5L. I thought all petrol engines took 4.5L

CT engines only take 3L
 

[Rosie n' Jim]

Mine, as far as I'm aware is original, and is 57cm too.

[Swissy0]

Cheers all I have measured mine also 570mm oil is just touching minimum level I'll add another half making 4.5 in total see how that goes next job is gearbox oil change sort out reversing switch and brake service as I have to plan a week in advance if I need to brake even with front discs

[Rosie n' Jim]

So does that mean that the tube the dipstick fits into is wrong? Or, do you have a sump extension. Only seen pictures, but looks like a additional shallow sump that bolts under the engine. Provides more surface for cooling and an increase in oil volume?