Checking over the old girl (my 124 if you're new!) and the oil level on the dipstick was just above min. Do I need to top her up and if so, with how much oil please? Just to confirm, she needs 10W40 ? Thanks
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How much oil
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Not sure on type of oil but I keep a close eye on my engine oil as my m156 naturally consumes some over a course of 1000 miles, usually I'll place in 100ml and then recheck the dipstick to have it around the middle.
It doesn't register right away, so I'll fill, leave it for 10 mins, take dipstick out, wipe it clean, reinsert and check again until it's at a good level.
It doesn't register right away, so I'll fill, leave it for 10 mins, take dipstick out, wipe it clean, reinsert and check again until it's at a good level.
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Measure the oil when it’s hot , 10 mins after you have stopped driving . On level ground . If you top up on cold the oil will expand
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So I thought I'd top her up with oil, but I can't open the oil filler capany tips apart from getting a strong man
Nope.
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Use some grips/pliers to give yourself more leverageSo I thought I'd top her up with oil, but I can't open the oil filler cap
Eat more spinach
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Tightening it a fraction first then try again....
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From memory, the difference between Min and Max is 2L. I would add 1/2L at a time, then let the engine get up to normal operating temperature, switch off, wait 5 minutes, and recheck the oil level. While on level ground, obviously.
Keep in mind that it' should be no more than a smidgen under the Max mark when fully hot. About halfway between Min and Max when hot is also OK.
Keep in mind that it' should be no more than a smidgen under the Max mark when fully hot. About halfway between Min and Max when hot is also OK.
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The pipe wrench worked, we're in
Said the bishop to the actress....
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Haven't heard that in years
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Sounds like a game of cluedo, MissyD did it in the garage, with a pipe wrench......
