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(Message started by: Pegasus on Dec 10^th, 2005, 7:34pm)

Title: Too much engine oil.
Post by Pegasus on Dec 10^th, 2005, 7:34pm

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

Title: Re: Too much engine oil.
Post by scorpio_man on Dec 10^th, 2005, 7:45pm

hi there

yes, well maybe. best to get them to let a little out. only 5 minutes work. :)

Title: Re: Too much engine oil.
Post by Dave on Dec 11^th, 2005, 12:48pm

Agreed. Might be absolutely fine, but too much can cause gaskets to leak, or the oil to froth which then looses lubricity. Apparently ;)

Title: Re: Too much engine oil.
Post by Pegasus on Dec 11^th, 2005, 9:22pm

Thanks Lads,

confirmed what I feared. It will be done.

Cheers,

Paul

Title: Re: Too much engine oil.
Post by howiedintheplace on Dec 11^th, 2005, 9:24pm

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.