[V8] oil level...oil blow by

[d saad]

It is odd how much variance there is.
Mine takes 10 qts to bring it
to the full mark.
Wonder if the 5-speed oil pan is different?
Maybe the oil cooler holds a lot of oil that can not be drained out?

>  "Tony and Lillie"
<tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> writes:
> 
>> Oh,
and yes, Audi did a TSB stating that the oil change required 8.5
>> quarts.  The system holds 10, but you can't empty the oil
cooler, as it
> sits
>> too low to drain into the
pan.
> 
> V8Q #1 takes just about 10 qts (early 1989
build.)  Like Yogi once said,
> it's Deja Vu all over again....the
longer you're on any mailing list. ;-p
> 
> Here is the
actual TSB on the subject, verbatim:
> 
> Subject:
Engine-Revised Engine Oil Capacity
> Revised Procedure  Group 17,
Number 90-01
> 
> When servicing Audi V8 models it should
be noted that the correct amount
> of engine oil should be added
when changing the engine oil and oil
> filter.  The factory has
changed the recommended engine oil capacity.
> The correct amount
during an oil change (with oil filter) is now 8.5
> quarts (8.0
liters)  of motor oil v/s the previously recommended 10.0
>
quarts, (9.5 liters).
> 
> The new recommended procedure
is to fill the crankcase with 8.5 quarts
> (8.0 liters) engine
oil, start the engine and bring to normal operating
>
temperatures.  Then turn off the engine and check the oil level with
the
> dipstick.  Add oil if necessary.
> 
> Note: 
Corrections to the applicable repair manuals, and owners manuals
>
will be forthcoming.
> 
> 
> 
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