Too Much Oil

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Ralph Griffith, Oct 10, 2004.

  1. Changed oil on 300M -- put in 1/2 quart too much...Will this be a problem?
    Thanks in advance..
     
    Ralph Griffith, Oct 10, 2004
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  2. Ralph Griffith

    Art Guest

    My dealer does it routinely. I've given up on bitching to them about it.
    Are you judging by the dipstick or did you actually measure it out wrong. I
    ask because if the driveway or garage floor is pitched the dip stick will be
    off. I doubt that small amount will make a difference though some people
    will argue foaming will decrease lubrication.
     
    Art, Oct 10, 2004
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  3. Ralph Griffith

    jdoe Guest

    IF you're talking about the silly thing that says oil capacity 4.5 qts. and
    you put in 5 I'm wondering just why they do that. On every mini van I
    have/had with the 3.3, 3.8 family if I put 4.5 in and look at the stick it's
    always 1/2 qt. low. I always use 5 myself and have never had a problem.
    LArry
     
    jdoe, Oct 10, 2004
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