According to the dash my recently acquired '11 TDV8 has too much oil in it.

Is it just a case of finding the sump plug bolt and letting some out and, if so, how much should I be aiming to lose?

The indicator on the dash shows it very nearly to the top of the 'bar'.

Does the display say it's overfilled or are you just seeing the level is close to the top of the gauge? 2011 TDV8 Vogue SE

This thread may help too

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic40450...level+cold 2011 TDV8 Vogue SE

dennij wrote:

Does the display say it's overfilled or are you just seeing the level is close to the top of the gauge?

dennij wrote:

This thread may help too

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic40450...level+cold

8.5L at oil change NOT what the manual says Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent specialist!
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Suck it out via the vacuum pipe on top of engine. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
I use www.glenrands.co.uk Great independent specialist!
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DO NOT try and remove the sump bolt and then put it back in. You will end up with about 9 litres of oil all over the place. Ask me how I know.

Ivan 2013 Vogue SE SDV8
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Luxury

Also be aware that the gauge is very sensitive to gradients. the car must be on an absolutely flat and level surface or the gauge to read correctly. Even a small incline can have a significant impact on what the gauge says. Bish.

2005 110 TD5 CSW
2011 TDV8 Vogue SE (gone)