Too much Engine Oil?

[simoncpw]

Hi all,

The "Engine Oil Low Level" light came on, checked the level was below the lower mark... so bought a bottle of Shell Synthetic Oil 5W-40 (4 liter) from the petrol station.

But I was in a rush and made a mistake by letting the guy at the petrol station to fill it in for me. And it now looks like he has added more than it needed.... passed the upper mark and almost over the whole plastic part of the dip.

Only about 0.25 liter left in a 4 liter bottle.

Will it cause any major issue?

Thanks.

[sprocket1200]

i would get the level down. either slightly open the plug or use a 'mighty vac' fluid removal system.

[simoncpw]

You mean slightly open the "dip stick"? Not pushing it in all the way?

Originally Posted by sprocket1200

i would get the level down. either slightly open the plug or use a 'mighty vac' fluid removal system.

[GmX5]

He means to drain some oil from the undercariage, as you would when changing the oil, or suck some oil out. I would opt for the former. The dipstick should always be pushed down all the way!

[sprocket1200]

spot on, though many ppl are unsure about getting under the car (I don't find it any fun!). i have used the mighty vac successfully on many oil changes. It may not be quite as good, but it seems to work great!

[simoncpw]

Thanks guys.

Where's the plug exactly underneath the car?

[primetime]

Look for the DIY oil change on this website...It will show you where the drain plug is..Its really easy to do. But do it soon. That is WAY too much oil and could cause you major problems if you don't.

[simoncpw]

Thanks, will do it first thing tom morning!

What kind of major problem would too much oil cause?

Originally Posted by primetime

Look for the DIY oil change on this website...It will show you where the drain plug is..Its really easy to do. But do it soon. That is WAY too much oil and could cause you major problems if you don't.

[primetime]

It could cause a plethora of issues. Oil could seep into the plugs, and I believe into the cylinders but i could be wrong on that part. Its not good. Good thing you asked us!

[simoncpw]

Got it. Thanks. Will get it done tom!

Originally Posted by primetime

It could cause a plethora of issues. Oil could seep into the plugs, and I believe into the cylinders but i could be wrong on that part. Its not good. Good thing you asked us!