Jamie 1 Posted March 8, 2014 Just done an oil and filter change on my VR. Took it out for a run to get it up to temp, left it draining for almost an hour jacked up and flat but it only drained just under 5 litres. I've refilled it up to the correct mark on the dipstick and it took exactly 5 litres... Was under the impression it was 6 litres for a VR engine - what have I done wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Chatfield 0 Posted March 8, 2014 Filter bowl?? There is probably a litre in there. Rog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 8, 2014 I wouldn't have thought it was that much in a VR Jamie I think mine only takes around 5.5 litres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 8, 2014 When you say filter bowl, do you mean the filter housing Rog? I completely drained that when I changed the filter. That's good news then Clumps but I'm still half a litre under... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 8, 2014 Yeah remember mine is a 3.2 ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 8, 2014 Oh right yeah nice one :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 8, 2014 5.5 litres is the capacity, 6 litres is the capacity when completly drained ie when my engine was rebuilt it took 6 litres, oil change time and it took 5.5 litres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 8, 2014 Did you re check it on the dipstick after coming back from your drive obviously giving it time to cool first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 8, 2014 No - haven't driven it since I done the oil change, just filled it to the dipstick level. Does it need to be taken for a rip to get it to "settle" then Clumpy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 8, 2014 I thought you had mate when you said you had run it up to temp it may make a little difference taking it for a wee 20 min drive ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 8, 2014 No I took it out to get it up to temp before I drained it. I'll take it out for a rip next week then and see what's what. Can't wait to get it back on the road - that 15 minute run today has brought all the love flowing back :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 8, 2014 I was going to say don't take it out if it is still sorned :nono: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie 1 Posted March 8, 2014 Er... No I won't ;) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
