MotoGravity Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I am not scheduled for service until October, but I have seen that the oil level on the dipstick is rising (attributable to the DPF design of this engine, which introduces fuel into the oil). I wish to extract some oil and replace it with fresh oil. Has anyone attempted to remove oil through the dipstick opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Conduct a search here for a six-month oil change, I believe it is. An inexpensive oil suction pump from Aldi and some fresh oil, or alternatively, if you were at a main dealership, the cost would be £450, please, sir. I have located it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Thank you; that particular item did not up in my prior search before I submitted my post. I believed it was feasible; I am confident I can locate an appropriate pump in my workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another_clean_sheet Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I recently acquired one from eBay for only £8.99; there are other identical options available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 I have discovered a 12-volt rotary fuel pump in my workshop, previously utilised in a jet engine. I need to determine the appropriate pipe size to insert into the dipstick hole. I have charged a spare car battery in preparation for operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitessear3 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Is it worthwhile to remove one litre of oil, potentially containing 10% gasoline, in order to replace it with 500 millilitres of clean oil? The advantageous decrease in fuel percentage within the remaining oil will be minimal to the point of becoming insignificant. It would be prudent to extract all the oil and substitute it with new oil. The two-year intervals between services and oil changes were not conceived by engineers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allmightyASTON Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 You have likely resolved your own inquiry. If you are undertaking the effort to extract oil, you should maximise the removal and subsequently replace it as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitessear3 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Apologies, it was specifically aimed at the original poster. I have performed oil changes alone during the years when JLR does not provide servicing. Two-year-old oil, particularly when mixed with diesel, is detrimental to engine performance. I have not observed any rise in oil level that would suggest excessive DPF regenerations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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