How much oil do I need ?

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oos_ya_daddy
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Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:03 pm

How much oil do I need to do a full change on my 323i ?
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Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:23 pm

as much as you take out! sorry. couldnt resist.
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Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:28 pm

Ha Ha. Does anyone know. Ive got one full bottle (5L) and wanna do it when I get home. Ill swing by Halfords on my way back if I need more.
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Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:34 pm

Ah. 6.3L apparently. Cheers ! :D
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Wed Jan 27, 2010 5:47 pm

That sounds like too much to me.

I think is should be about 4.5 litres...
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Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:05 pm

Haynes manual says 4.25 litres with oil filter, 4.0 litres without.
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Fri Jan 29, 2010 2:02 pm

Yeh. 6.3L was way too much. OOPS !
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Fri Jan 29, 2010 3:37 pm

You should have 'change' from a 5ltr can!
I find it cheaper long term to buy engine oil from a motor factor in 25ltr drums.
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