Oil capacity for a D4

[SteveL]

Hello, I changed my oil at a garage in Katherine and put in 5.8 litres as recod by my selling dealer.I had the oil, filter and sump plug.
I did this interin change at 36000 klm as we have been travelling in extremely dusty conditions. I've been swapping filters after blowing them out as well.
Now the gauge shows 2 bars over half full.
The dealer originally told me it was 8.6 liters! Changed his mind when I queried him and asked one of his techs!
Any suggestions?
Steve L.

[101RRS]

What does the handbook say??

[Graeme]

From a post on Disco3.co.uk forum....



Just found this on TOPIx:

Reference: SSM49357

Models: Discovery 4/Range Rover Sport

Title: 3.0 TDV6 Engine Oil

Category: Engine

Last modified: 10-May-2011 00:00:00

Symptom; 401000 Oil System Concerns

Content

Issue: Clarification on engine oil specification applicable to 3.0 TDV6 derivatives.

Cause: Incorrect engine oil specification being used in some Markets.



Action:

The engine oil used in 3.0 TDV6 must be to specification WSS-M2C934B (ACEA A5/B5/C1). Land Rover recommends Castrol Professional Powerflow C1 5W-30 especially for vehicles fitted with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) as this engine oil is specially formulated to minimize ash build up.

For non DPF vehicles ONLY, engine oil to specification WSS-MSC913B (ACEA A1/B1) may be used. Land Rover recommends Castrol SLX Professional C1 5W-30. It is permitted to use an alternative to Castrol as long as the specification stated above is met. The grade of oil used must be 5W-30, there can be no deviation from this viscosity. Failure to use a 5W-30 viscosity engine oil meeting the above stated specification will have a significant effect on the bearing shells which may cause irreparable damage to the engine.

NOTE - It is imperative that when the engine oil is drained from the sump during routine service work and replaced, the correct amount of engine oil is added to the engine as follows - 3.0 TDV6 Engine oil service fill with oil filter change 5.9 litres – Maximum. Therefore it is essential the correct amount of engine oil is measured prior to filling.

Failure to follow the above instruction will compromise the engine breather system, potentially resulting in oil pull-over and subsequent engine damage

[SteveL]

Gulp. The handbook to the best of my very searching endeavors, does not give sump capacity. I put in a full 5 liters of the correct oil and a bit more, maybe half a litre. This morning at fitzroy crossing, the car asked for more oil. I put in half a litre and followed the handbooks instructions re ignition on etc while topping up. When we stopped for smoking, I rechecked and while not registering as full, it's close enough. Oh for a dipstick. This is unbelievable!
I won't be putting in any more, my nerves aren't up for it. Thanks for your response.
Regards
Steve L