(17-12-2013, 12:34 PM)Whodafunk Wrote: I let the car run for 5 mins stationary before doing the oil. I should have taken it for a spin really and this might explain why some of the old oil was left in.
This morning it read just over max on the dipstick. I've driven it 15 miles since so will take another reading and see how it lies.
I'm planning to put some engine flush in and then drain it all out on Friday and start afresh.
I'm not sure what grade was in it before but I want 5w40 in it.
10w40 is one of the oil's recommended for HDi's, according to the 406 manual. (I don't use anything else.)
Don't bother with the engine flush when you change it, as your recent oil will have been enough to clean anything out. Just make sure that the car is on an even surface, and stick the kettle on and have a brew while it drains out.