As almost all my journeys are short, my SDV8 suffers from oil dilution.

Last time I needed an "oil service" I had my local and excellent indy do it.

But, apparently, it's a simple DIY task. So easy even a numpty like me can do it.

I believe I need - links would be great:

Something to suck the old oil out
New oil - what do I buy?

https://www.toolstation.com/draper-expert-...tor/p51293
This is the most popular oil syphon .
It has a 10 litre tank .
Cheaper versions are available, but their smaller tanks risk dirty old oil spillages.
Mike G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

I might have a go at this, however what do I do with the old engine oil? Geoff

Thank you @Baltic Blue - ordered.  What do I put here then?

supershuttle wrote:

I might have a go at this, however what do I do with the old engine oil?

Geoff,
Pour the old oil back into the empty containers and take them to your local rubbish depot where they will despose of it for you.
Mike.
If you get any empty 5 litre containers from screenwash, add blue etc, keep them for the job. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic56162...tty+affair

Don't forget to reset your service interval or the car's computer won't have a clue it's been done so oil dilution reading will continue to climb and cause warnings.
No idea on an L405 but it requires an OBD2 plug in for the L322....most of us have a GAP IID Bluetooth for this and a 100 other reasons. Buy one  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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The price for the oil pump is a bit strong.
Here's a 9l one for a lot less.
https://www.aimtools.co.uk/products/481509 2017 5.0 Autobiography Supercharged
2005 Merc SL350
2005 Disco HSE 2.7 oil burner

Smith and Allan oil OK? Geoff

Smith and Allan oils are excellent and they are very helpful if you have any questions.

No connection to the company, just a satisfied customer.

I use one of these...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134035200459

Also use S&A oils, been using them for years

Old oil is taken to the local tip and dumped in their recycling tank. Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

And yes, change the filter too....

LR022896 from LR

OEM is Mahle OX153/7D2 Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

DrRob wrote:

Don't forget to reset your service interval or the car's computer won't have a clue it's been done so oil dilution reading will continue to climb and cause warnings.
No idea on an L405 but it requires an OBD2 plug in for the L322....most of us have a GAP IID Bluetooth for this and a 100 other reasons. Buy one

Oil reset L405 pop bonnet, leave driver door open, press full. Brake and accelerator pedals for 10 secs
Oil filter 36mm socket required and 28nM torque.

the 10L Draper is a dream and takes all your oil and fuel without having to empty and start again zero mess

To read Oil level

Simply pull the bonnet release, get in and press the start buttton (without your foot on the brake).

Press "OK" to clear any warnings ( including'bonnet open' )- once they are clear, do the oil check as normal but when it comes up "unavailable" press 'cancel' on the cruise control twice - your oil level shows! 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

Thanks all. Much appreciated.

Couple more - daft - questions:

What numbers does the oil need to have?
Can anyone recommend the torque wrench I should get - is a halfords one good enough?
Where do I connect the oil drainer pump to? What do I put here then?

I have put several posts up showing oil change procedure for 4.4 tdV8 , mine is an L322, but your L405 is virtually identical.