Oil Sump Capacity Question

[methoplod]

Hi, I have bought my own oil and filter and just paying the garage to change them, but I was surprised when I read in the handbook, P204, that the (my) 1997 LS400 only takes 1.5 litre (qt 1.6, imp. qt 1.3).

Does anyone know if I have interpreted that wrong? or something else I might not understand, I thought the oil capacity would be around 4 litres, needless to say I am not mechanicaly literate - also, thanks to whoever wrote about the 5 litre 5W-30 Havoline from Morrisons Petrol stations, £16.98, I got 5 litre yesterday. I also ordered the filter below, does anyone have any feedback on filters? thanks

Filter

http://tinyurl.com/kua7cc

[MacRS200]

According to THIS LINK it is 5.3 litres with a filter change.

[methoplod]

Thanks Marc, that makes sence - I can't for the life of me understand what they mean by whats written in the handbook

[MacRS200]

No problem, and its MAC

[Anuj]

i dun mine today, best part of 6litres went in. after spilling a little.

95 ls400. and it really is simple to do if u dont want the labour costs. can be dun in around 30mins.

let me know if u need help and ill guide u thru wat to do.

[methoplod]

i dun mine today, best part of 6litres went in. after spilling a little.

95 ls400. and it really is simple to do if u dont want the labour costs. can be dun in around 30mins.

let me know if u need help and ill guide u thru wat to do.

Hi Anuj, I booked mine in today just for them to change it, £32 labour, I have no ramp or anything to get under it, only the street, the whole lot will only cost aroud £60, I got a smaller bottle of Havolene (1 or 2 Litre) 5-30 to make up the shortfall and K&N filter, £13 inc p&p, with London prices I can't complain at that and I know whats going in it, personally I think it's best to cange oil & filter around every 5k, thanks