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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 01:01 PM
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Hate to ask this question as I am a mechanic
First jaguar , 2.1 litre, petrol, manual gearbox 2002 x type.
Completely drained engine oil and removed oil filter , fitted new filter and sump plug, using correct specified oil , added 6 litres which i read in the manual to be correct, is only showing minimum on dipstick after leaving overnight.
Is it possible it has the wrong dipstick in it ?
Is there anyway of identifying wether it's the correct dipstick or not ?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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As you are a "mechanic", the 6 litres is the full capacity of the oil pan, etc. NOT including the amount used/held in a NEW oil filter. Could be low because of that singular reason. When I drained and replaced mine (2006, 3.0) I used the normal requirements as a baseline, still ended up using more after it "settled in". Never used a drop more since.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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Well the manuals say 6 litres for a oil and filter change , that says to me when completely empty of oil and completely refreshing
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:16 PM
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Here is NZ I was putting around 6.3L on services. Puts it around middle to upper side of dipstick.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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The Jaguar shop manual states 6.5 liters for capacity or about 6.7 quarts. So you should be reading low right now.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 03:54 PM
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Ok can't understand why literature I've read through all say 6 litres for an oil and filter change , I will recheck tomorrow in case I'm reading it wrong
 
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Old Jan 29, 2018 | 04:35 PM
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My manual says 6.1 quarts, yet the Jaguar shop manual says 6.5 so there you are.
 
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