tommi Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hi all. I changed the engine oil last week, and filled the engine to just below the 'max' mark. I have checked the level today, and it is about 8mm over the 'max' mark. Do I need to let some out or will it be ok? It's a 200tdi. Thanks, Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 I would, yes, but I have a Difflock drain plug so it's a minutes job to do Why do you think the level has increased? Did you check the level after filling without waiting for it to settle? Just asking because you may have another problem if it's increasing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 check the dipstick tube for security, the olive under the nut can wear loose & the tube drops, giving a higher than expected oil level reading. this might help, for a Defender 200tdi engine somewhere on here I posted the relevant tech bulletin from LR regarding this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RILEY Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Faulty lift pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommi Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks all. I'm pretty sure I just didnt leave it long enough to settle, as there has been no change in oil level over the last 3000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briarston Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 I have found the same thing. Smack on the mark after running up, and suitable drain back time allowed. Left standing a couple of days, level is noticibly above mark. Oil in the oil cooler draing back to the sump perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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