simple where would correct oil quantity show on dipstick

[justustwo]

Hi all just got a 1993 defender 200tdi and itching to get out and start using it but needs a bit of tender care first .

first question is pretty trivial but just would like to know

Ok when i got it the engine oil level was registering quite away above the high mark on the dipstick(well into the danger mark),have read a few of the other posts about the dipstick tube falling down and after investigating found that it had in fact dropped .

Repaired the tube and got the olive re pressed on the tube at the correct point (295mm from top of nut top the top of the dipstick tube).

After letting all the old oil out (cold engine so let it drain 6 hours!) I measured old oil and it was 6.5 litres .

Then refilled 6.5 litres (didnt fill new filter and was going to top up to 6.85 after first check) and after starting and running for few minutes to get all flowing well switched off

No Leaks but the mark on the dipstick shows just above normal

so should 6.85 litres quantity for the 200tdi show as HIGH on the dipstick (when cold ) or should it show NORMAL

.Have just done a cam belt and water pump change and after getting it all back together have found that the missing water pump bolt was left out for a reason as my replacement has made the timing chest to block gasket to drip and also come through the new bolt hole but will save that question for another post .....sure there will be plenty to follow

[western]

6.85 litres with a new filter is correct for all the 2.5 pre 300tdi 4 cylinder engines including 200tdi so my workshop manual states. set to N = normal on dipstick.