Oil change?

Wilding · Nov 19th, 2022, 16:28

Good afternoon folks.
Is it possible to do an oil change with an extractor, with not having a dipstick?

Thank you

Clan · Nov 20th, 2022, 14:48

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Originally Posted by Wilding

Good afternoon folks.
Is it possible to do an oil change with an extractor, with not having a dipstick?

Thank you

its never a good idea, you don't get it all out . The oil is so easy to drain out the bottom once you get the car up on a pair of ramps .

Toprivetguns · Nov 24th, 2022, 12:18

Treat yourself to some Rhino Ramps. Makes the job a whole lot more easier and enjoyable. Not to mention safer.

https://dieselpartsdirect.co.uk/11909mie.html

Shaqs1977 · Nov 24th, 2022, 23:31

Sorry to hijack but when filling. How can you tell it’s enough if it hasn’t got a dipstick?

Squire · Nov 25th, 2022, 08:10

Drain the oil thoroughly by the sump plug and add the correct amount minus a bit of oil and check electronic gauge. It's easier to add oil than to drain it off. I would have thought you'd have a "technicians" dipstick though!?

Clan · Nov 25th, 2022, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Shaqs1977

Sorry to hijack but when filling. How can you tell it’s enough if it hasn’t got a dipstick?

which car, year and engine have you got ?

Shaqs1977 · Nov 25th, 2022, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Clan

which car, year and engine have you got ?

2012 xc60 d5

Clan · Nov 25th, 2022, 08:55

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Originally Posted by Shaqs1977

2012 xc60 d5

5.9 litres ,do not over fill. I would go for 5.8 litres

There IS a short grey dipstick on the front of the engine very low down on the bottom of the block towards the crank pulley end, more easily accessed from underneath. The level must not exceed 2/3 up the marked part of the dipstick

Then part of each service is resetting/recalibrating the oil level gauge ...

RDesign4Life · Nov 25th, 2022, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Shaqs1977

2012 xc60 d5

You can add a manual dipstick. Easy enough to do. Parts cost me £65. Part nos. listed in this thread...

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...lice+dipsticks

Halfords sell decent ramps for £59 and sometimes have offers on when you can get them for less. Makes changing the oil yourself a doddle.

Adrian B · Nov 25th, 2022, 15:16

Same car as yours etc. Changed oil 3 times
5.7ltrs is fine👍🏻

Nov 19th, 2022, 16:28	#1
Wilding New Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 08:41 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Cheshire	Oil change? Good afternoon folks. Is it possible to do an oil change with an extractor, with not having a dipstick? Thank you

Nov 24th, 2022, 12:18	#3
Toprivetguns Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 12:05 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Herts	Treat yourself to some Rhino Ramps. Makes the job a whole lot more easier and enjoyable. Not to mention safer. https://dieselpartsdirect.co.uk/11909mie.html __________________ V60 D5 SE Lux Nav

Nov 24th, 2022, 23:31	#4
Shaqs1977 New Member Last Online: May 15th, 2024 22:44 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Bradford	Sorry to hijack but when filling. How can you tell it’s enough if it hasn’t got a dipstick?

Nov 25th, 2022, 08:10	#5
Squire Junior Member Last Online: Today 07:47 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Bilston	Drain the oil thoroughly by the sump plug and add the correct amount minus a bit of oil and check electronic gauge. It's easier to add oil than to drain it off. I would have thought you'd have a "technicians" dipstick though!?

Nov 25th, 2022, 15:16	#10
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Same car as yours etc. Changed oil 3 times 5.7ltrs is fine👍🏻

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