When I got back from collection I checked and it advised add 500 ml, the following week it advised add 500 ml so I have added 1000 ml since pre delivery inspection and have travelled less than 1000km
When I got back from collection I checked and it advised add 500 ml, the following week it advised add 500 ml so I have added 1000 ml since pre delivery inspection and have travelled less than 1000km
) the mudguard/ fender to find out...
That thermo plastic is Polystyrene"To Dip or not to Dip one's stick" ...an existential question for the B57 diesel...
Today I embarked on a discovery mission to actually find the elusive dipstick ...
First put the bonnet/hood in the maintenance/upright position. This is a straightforward exercise (it helps to lightly lubricate the grommet in the pivoting brackets to facilitate removal/re-installation...
Next: remove the engine cover. Takes less than 10 seconds : carefully lever one corner with two hands then proceed around the perimeter carefully levering the plastic extrusions from the o-ring receptacles...
What a sight to behold!
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The dipstick cover is located slightly below the level of the "faded yellow" plastic collar as per the blue arrow
Close up below ---second arrow shows location of oil filter casing. The requisite fastening torque 25 Nm is engraved on the top of the screw-on cover
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Below are close-ups of the dipstick in detail
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Yes...it has oil... and seems quite full ...though the magic computer indicates it needs another 500ml for both on road and off-road! (after 6,200km).
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Dip stick receptacle
Other "finds"...
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sorry for the poor quality of the pics... the macro function on my Samsung 10+ isn't real effective:
Tried to capture the view under the LHS mudguard/fender. When I pushed down from above the metal flexed ever so lightly then I could feel something quite solid underneath. Under the top mudguard/fender panel I could feel a second metal panel...much thicker. Then there's what seems to be a thick solid "pillow" of (guessing here) some sort of black thermoplastic? material which fills the void and distributes any weight resting on the outside of the top panel...I didn't have the courage to "dismount" (Hi JM!
The flat area of the mudguard/fender is quite a bonus. I'm rethinking my original decision not to option the alloy plates. Maybe a cut-to-size section of thick clear vinyl wrap will do for the meantime
excellent photos and info. tks."To Dip or not to Dip one's stick" ...an existential question for the B57 diesel...
Today I embarked on a discovery mission to actually find the elusive dipstick ...
First put the bonnet/hood in the maintenance/upright position. This is a straightforward exercise (it helps to lightly lubricate the grommet in the pivoting brackets to facilitate removal/re-installation...
Next: remove the engine cover. Takes less than 10 seconds : carefully lever one corner with two hands then proceed around the perimeter carefully levering the plastic extrusions from the o-ring receptacles...
What a sight to behold!
View attachment 7843068
The dipstick cover is located slightly below the level of the "faded yellow" plastic collar as per the blue arrow
Close up below ---second arrow shows location of oil filter casing. The requisite fastening torque 25 Nm is engraved on the top of the screw-on cover
View attachment 7843070
Below are close-ups of the dipstick in detail
View attachment 7843076
Yes...it has oil... and seems quite full ...though the magic computer indicates it needs another 500ml for both on road and off-road! (after 6,200km).
View attachment 7843071View attachment 7843072View attachment 7843073View attachment 7843074View attachment 7843075
Dip stick receptacle
Other "finds"...
View attachment 7843077View attachment 7843078
sorry for the poor quality of the pics... the macro function on my Samsung 10+ isn't real effective:
Tried to capture the view under the LHS mudguard/fender. When I pushed down from above the metal flexed ever so lightly then I could feel something quite solid underneath. Under the top mudguard/fender panel I could feel a second metal panel...much thicker. Then there's what seems to be a thick solid "pillow" of (guessing here) some sort of black thermoplastic? material which fills the void and distributes any weight resting on the outside of the top panel...I didn't have the courage to "dismount" (Hi JM!
The flat area of the mudguard/fender is quite a bonus. I'm rethinking my original decision not to option the alloy plates. Maybe a cut-to-size section of thick clear vinyl wrap will do for the meantime
Under the top external panel there's a rigid metal panel, certainly significantly thicker than the exterior one. The polystyrene sits directly below this. Need to remove the wheel arch cover to confirm the structure....
Thank you. Will have a look under mine. My wings are very flexible, you would not want to put anything heavier than a claw hammer in the middle.
Great info @DenisM, thanks for posting."To Dip or not to Dip one's stick" ...an existential question for the B57 diesel...
Today I embarked on a discovery mission to actually find the elusive dipstick ...
First put the bonnet/hood in the maintenance/upright position. This is a straightforward exercise (it helps to lightly lubricate the grommet in the pivoting brackets to facilitate removal/re-installation...
Next: remove the engine cover. Takes less than 10 seconds : carefully lever one corner with two hands then proceed around the perimeter carefully levering the plastic extrusions from the o-ring receptacles...
What a sight to behold!
View attachment 7843068
The dipstick cover is located slightly below the level of the "faded yellow" plastic collar as per the blue arrow
Close up below ---second arrow shows location of oil filter casing. The requisite fastening torque 25 Nm is engraved on the top of the screw-on cover
View attachment 7843070
Below are close-ups of the dipstick in detail
View attachment 7843076
Yes...it has oil... and seems quite full ...though the magic computer indicates it needs another 500ml for both on road and off-road! (after 6,200km).
View attachment 7843071View attachment 7843072View attachment 7843073View attachment 7843074View attachment 7843075
Dip stick receptacle
Other "finds"...
View attachment 7843077View attachment 7843078
sorry for the poor quality of the pics... the macro function on my Samsung 10+ isn't real effective:
Tried to capture the view under the LHS mudguard/fender. When I pushed down from above the metal flexed ever so lightly then I could feel something quite solid underneath. Under the top mudguard/fender panel I could feel a second metal panel...much thicker. Then there's what seems to be a thick solid "pillow" of (guessing here) some sort of black thermoplastic? material which fills the void and distributes any weight resting on the outside of the top panel...I didn't have the courage to "dismount" (Hi JM!
The flat area of the mudguard/fender is quite a bonus. I'm rethinking my original decision not to option the alloy plates. Maybe a cut-to-size section of thick clear vinyl wrap will do for the meantime
What type of oil does the Grenadier use for a gas engine?
Different specs depending whether it’s euro 6 as in UK and EU or African models have Euro 4 I understand. For my petrol UK Grenadier I’ll add the photo from the vehicle
The general answer is: whst you must take into accoun is driving slopes. It must be ensured, that the oil pump intake is always below the oil level.
Also the extra oil increases the thermal capacity of the lubrication system especially handy when you’re operating in very warm climates. But the main reason as @AWo points out is to reduce the chance of oil starvation at extreme angles.
Interesting enough, I also had the 'Refill 500ml' for off road come up - vehicle was level. I put in EXACTLY 500ml. I performed a measurement again and both levels said 'Ok'. I drove for about half an hour and an oil 'overfill' warning in amber colour came up on the main screen and amber triangle on the fault screen. I removed 250ml and both indicated 'Ok'. Note the engine oil dipstick was a little over the full mark after I added the 500ml. (I did say in a previous thread I would have to get used to the electronic oil measurement version... alas no, +1 for old school engine dipsticks - I've NEVER had to remove engine oil before due to an 'overfill'.)
