26th February 2021, 19:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorset Bob
Thanks for answering the question about the residual product, which has been avoided up to now.
In the case of the KV6 engine has a dry capacity of 6.0 litres, including the oil cooler.
The wet capacity (or service fill) is 5.19 litres including the oil filter.
I would consider .81 litre quite significant.
This is around 13 - 15% depending on the level chosen.
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That 0.81 litres is a lot of oil to be left inside the engine after a drain down. There must be some large pockets in the casing of the engine for that to happen.--
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