[4ePajero]

The sumps of different applications differ, so the stated oil capacity is not always correct.
I have two oil coolers installed (internal and external), and even so I don't need more than ±8.5l of oil with a oil and filter change.

The final test is the oil level, which is indicated by the dip stick.
Do not overfill by more than ±5mm on the dip stick.

[adamgweba]

Thanks guys. Seems to be a bit more clear now. 8l is whats in, and the attached image is of where the lebvel is now. is this too full. as you can see, its clean,so there wasnt lots of leftover oil in there.
should I drain a bit, or will it be ok?

[4ePajero]

I would drain some of it.
How?
Maybe a thin plastic tube to syphon some though the dip stick tube?

[tonton]

Thanks guys. Seems to be a bit more clear now. 8l is whats in, and the attached image is of where the level is now. is this too full. as you can see, its clean,so there wasnt lots of leftover oil in there.
should I drain a bit, or will it be ok?

The maximum oil level keeps the oil from beig "scrambled" by moving parts. Srambling causes the oil to foam, and that causes air to be taken up in the machine - therefore running too hot and risk of air pockets - i.e. hot spots and thereafter damage similar to that of a too low oil level.

So you HAVE to reduce it to prevent risk of serious damage.

Anton

[Bigwill]

Adam,

This is just a shot which may sound like a simple question, but if i'm right you will be much happier.

The new oil is obviously very clean and does not show up well on the dipstick. What I am seeing on the photo looks like the permanent mat background marking by the factory on the dipstick itself. I have just pulled mine to compare. So you may be looking at this instead of real oil.

What I suggest is pull the stick and whipe it very clean. Check if the marking is still there. Then push it back and look very carefully for the fresh oil on there. Forgive me if I'm wrong.

[adamgweba]

Thanks for all the help. Bigwill, The dipstick does have the matt finish as mentioned, but the oil level is the lighter mark about 1cm above the 2nd notch.
I drained about 600mm, 400 for the bottle and 200 for the floor. That took level to just on the 2nd notch. I will run it around town like that for a bit (no long trips planned0 and have a spare oil int he car. will check regularly to make sure all ok and that the niggly oil light doesnt come on on uphills. if it does, add a few more mills till it stops.
GR8 site.
Its quite satisfying doing a bit of work on own car again. get to know whats what and sure it will help should soemthing go wrong out on the open road one day. But its a pajero, so its unlikely.

[Bigwill]

Ok Adam you seem to have the situation well under control. I was just concerned that the permanent mat marking on the dipstick caused some confusion. This can very easily happen in poor lighting conditions.