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Old 26th February 2021, 19:04   #26
COLVERT
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Originally Posted by Dorset Bob View Post
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.
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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