where's the rest of the oil?

[burpf1]

Hi all.
I have a 2.5 v6 tdi and I'm trying to change the oil and filter. I thought it would be simple, just remove the filter and sump plug wait a while then replace filter and plug and refill with oil. But no. Only about 3/4 of the amount the dealer told me (10 litres) would come out, did! I must admit I did not check the oil level before I drained it, but I only managed to get the same amount back in (to the top mark, after running it to fill the filter). Am I missing something or is the dealer wrong?
I would be grateful for any advice.:beerchug:

[Issac Hunt]

10 Litres seems very high for a sump capacity!

I would have thought 6/7 would be about the right amount.

[willster]

10 is way to much,dealler told me just under 6litres,and thats what came out of mine. obviously you will always have a half litre or so left clinging to the chamber .id go back and ask for proof that thats its oil capacity.

[smokey0123]

The dealer is wrong, there is not many engines that take 10L. He probably did not has any 1L bottles so sold you 2 5L 1s.

[adamss24]

4.7 L of oil go in to the v6 tdi engine ! Any more than that and you will clog the catalyst...Maybe he thought you own a v10 or v12 tdi !

[paul b]

10l is way too much. My Audi takes just under 5l, I was amazed that my T5 took 7l, never mind 10l ! No chance of 10l being in there mate.

Paul

[burpf1]

Thanks very much, I suppose the dealer wanted to sell the extra oil at 40 odd pounds a go. At least I have it for next time.
Thanks again to you all.
:beerchug: