Perkins 4108 M

[noname]

Can anyone tell me the capacity of the sump on the 4108 M,
I dont have a manual and would appreciate it if anyone could let me know the correct amount of oil it should hold as i am not convinced mine has the correct dipstick .
Thanks in anticipation.

 

[Bejasus]

manual for downloading free. Perkins Manual

 

[Refueler]

[ QUOTE ]
Can anyone tell me the capacity of the sump on the 4108 M,
I dont have a manual and would appreciate it if anyone could let me know the correct amount of oil it should hold as i am not convinced mine has the correct dipstick .
Thanks in anticipation.

[/ QUOTE ]

Normally between 5 and 6 litres ..... as it depends on whether you have lowline or standard sump fitted. Don't forget also that oil level will drop when you first run after changing oil - this is normal as filter and other parts fill.

Dipstick error - this is usually caused by someone changing the sump and not the stick together !! I know - I have that problem ... so I replaced the dipstick tube when it snapped off with measured length ally tube based on correct oil quantity in engine.

 

[Shearwater]

Is there a case for asking for an engine-specific file/forum? I would really (sad?) get excited about swaping 4108 stories ..... ! Don't tell anyone I said that.

 

[Caer Urfa]

Quoting from the Perkins 4108m manual Handbook:

Sump Capacity:
Refill 4.5 Litres (7.9 Pt)
Total 5.3 Litres (9.4 pt)
Fill to dipstick 'Full Mark'
Unquote:
Regards
Mike

 

[Refueler]

[ QUOTE ]
Quoting from the Perkins 4108m manual Handbook:

Sump Capacity:
Refill 4.5 Litres (7.9 Pt)
Total 5.3 Litres (9.4 pt)
Fill to dipstick 'Full Mark'
Unquote:
Regards
Mike

[/ QUOTE ]

Depends on type fitted ....

Workshop manual says :
[ QUOTE ]

Sump capacities

Standard engines (refill) 7 Imp pts 4.2 US quarts 4 litres
Standard engines )total) 8.5 Imp pts 5.1 US quarts 4.8 litres
Low-line engines (refill) 7.9 Imp pts 4.8 US quarts 4.5 litres
Low-line engines (total) 9.4 Imp pts 5.7 US quarts 5.3 litres

Note: the above sump capacity is intended to be used as a guide and actual capacities should be governed by the level indicated on the dipstick.
When refilling the engine after an overhaul has been carried out a further 2.5 Imp pts, 1.5 US quarts, 1.4 litres approximately should be added to the capacities quoted, to allow for filling pipes, oilways filter assembly etc.


[/ QUOTE ]

So really it's all dependent on what engine format you have. For me - using a Pela extraction gives me a direct measure of oil that is taken out. As I know my engine burns very little oil - I just add a small dollop on top of volume that is extracted out .....