How Much Oil Is In The Oil Filter?

[Will Eastman 6]

I have drained the engine oil but am going to leave the oil filter attached as it is very new, i need to know how much oil will be left in the filter so i know how much to add. The reason I need to know is because i dont know weather the dipstick i have is correct. My plan was to drain the engine then refill it with 5L of oil then check the dipstick.

 

Any help would be much appreciated as i would like to get the car back up and running to use tonight.

 

Thanks guys

[smithy 1]

5ltr is for oil and filter change if you are leaving the filter i would put in a touch over 4.5ltrs.

 

personally for a couple of quid i would be putting a new filter on then just put in the 5ltrs

[Will Eastman 6]

Thanks, have sorted it now....

Will i have to drain the engine oil again to swap the oil pressure switch for a new one??? Will be abit anoying doing it again so soon.

Edited June 19, 2011 by lilwille

[ORB 227 1 Cars]

No, just whip it off, put thumb over quickly and put in new item. Jobs a fish.

[smithy 1]

no removing the pressure switch will allow oil in the gallery to escape just have the new one ready to fire straight in.

[Will Eastman 6]

Ah ok thanks, am I going to be ok to do it with the inlet mani on, just looks a little tight

[Will Eastman 6]

Ah ok thanks, am I going to be ok to do it with the inlet mani on, just looks a little tight

[Will Eastman 6]

Wow just fitted the new oil pressure switch and that was without a doubt the easiest thing iv ever done, expected it to end up taking about an hour but 2mins in and im done, and with no oil spillage!!! Made my day haha