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Pegasus
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24V Cosworth Ultima Born: Sept 97, sold Aug 23
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Too much engine oil.
« on: Dec 10th, 2005, 7:34pm » |
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Hi All,
my local garage changed the oil the other day (Magnatec 5W/30) but seem to have over filled by about 500ml (they're usually v reliable) 
Is this enough to do any damage?
The car never loses oil so its likely to stay high for the next 6 months. About half my mileage is A or M roads.
Thanks
Paul
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scorpio_man
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Re: Too much engine oil.
« Reply #1 on: Dec 10th, 2005, 7:45pm » |
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hi there
yes, well maybe. best to get them to let a little out. only 5 minutes work. 
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Dave
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Re: Too much engine oil.
« Reply #2 on: Dec 11th, 2005, 12:48pm » |
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Agreed. Might be absolutely fine, but too much can cause gaskets to leak, or the oil to froth which then looses lubricity. Apparently 
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Pegasus
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Re: Too much engine oil.
« Reply #3 on: Dec 11th, 2005, 9:22pm » |
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Thanks Lads,
confirmed what I feared. It will be done.
Cheers,
Paul
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Too much engine oil.
« Reply #4 on: Dec 11th, 2005, 9:24pm » |
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Yes you need to drain a bit out.
You are taking a risk over filling it which is silly with such a expensive engine to get rebuilt.
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