Sump capcity
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:52 pm
I have an early M type with a tin sump. Can anyone (probably be Ian) tell how much oil it will hold?
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Re: Sump capcity
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:56 am
Perhaps I can! According to data on the website (Site Index/Technical details), the sump capacity 4 pints and 3 fluid ounces!
Re: Sump capcity
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:01 pm
Thanks Ian didn't want to over fill it!!! 
Re: Sump capcity
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:11 pm
And i'd actually recommend, slightly under-filling the sump. Modern oils are so much better than the pre-war oils and under-filling will reduce oil burning and the chance of oil ingress into the clutch.
Re: Sump capcity
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:20 pm
If I use your figures I shall probably underfill it as I have a full flow oil filter system. Thanks anyway
Re: Sump capcity
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 1:33 am
Sounds good to me!
Ian
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