too much oil?
08-03-2005, 11:41 AM
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too much oil?
I checked my oil, and it was about a 1/2 inch over the full mark...Is this way too much to have any harmful affects, like oil seal damage? I mean I know anything over the 2nd hole is too much, but is it worth draining it out?
I brought it back to the shop and told them, and they told me it's fine...But I've heard too much oil can blow your seals. I never really redline it, but I heard it happens if you floor it to redline with too much oil you can do damage.
Anyone have any insight?
I brought it back to the shop and told them, and they told me it's fine...But I've heard too much oil can blow your seals. I never really redline it, but I heard it happens if you floor it to redline with too much oil you can do damage.
Anyone have any insight?
08-03-2005, 12:06 PM
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Re: too much oil? (97akwerd)
well ive heard it should be safe... but if it was me i would just let sum oil out... ie unscrew drain bolt a lil and let sum oil drip out.. but thats just me.. it should be ok tho sum of it will eventually burn up
08-03-2005, 12:22 PM
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Re: too much oil? (Dj14aZnS)
When I first bought the car they put too much oil in on my first free oil change. I drained it out good or bad for the car the holes are there for a reason. I drained it out the next day. I just drained enough to drop between the holes then filled it back up to the proper level.
08-03-2005, 01:53 PM
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Re: too much oil? (97akwerd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97akwerd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I checked my oil, and it was about a 1/2 inch over the full mark...Is this way too much to have any harmful affects, like oil seal damage?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not gonna hurt anything.
Not gonna hurt anything.
08-03-2005, 02:04 PM
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Re: too much oil? (Chiovnidca)
you sure? i read some places the oil will start bubbling and also blow my seals?
I dont mind paying 20.00 for another oil change, if i have to?
I dont mind paying 20.00 for another oil change, if i have to?
08-03-2005, 02:43 PM
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Re: too much oil? (Nick H)
so whats the verdict? get another oil change? or leave it for 3k miles?
is there any way to take out small amounts of oil without draining?
is there any way to take out small amounts of oil without draining?
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08-03-2005, 03:33 PM
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Re: too much oil? (97akwerd)
Why dont you just jack it up and loosen up the drain bolt and will you start to see small drops of oil move real slowly and let some oil drain out. Make sure the oil is cool because you will need to keep the bolt part of the way in so you can control the oil flow.
08-03-2005, 06:31 PM
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Re: too much oil? problem is......
when the oil level gets too high, the crank running can 'whip' the oil into a foam, then the oil pressure light will not come on, but there will be lack of lube to the engine/top end usually suffers first.
On a 97 Accord 1/2 inch over the full mark is probably around 1 quart too much. Drain some out.
On a 97 Accord 1/2 inch over the full mark is probably around 1 quart too much. Drain some out.
08-04-2005, 03:31 PM
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Re: too much oil? problem is...... (hondadude)
I'm going to drain some out tommorow, how bad is driving around like this locally? Maybe drove 20-30 miles soo far, and maybe 10 more tommorow and then im going to do it after work.
08-05-2005, 10:17 AM
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Re: too much oil? problem is...... (97akwerd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97akwerd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm going to drain some out tommorow, how bad is driving around like this locally? Maybe drove 20-30 miles soo far, and maybe 10 more tommorow and then im going to do it after work. </TD></TR></TABLE> 
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half inch is about one quart overfull, i've seen a car got over full bout 3 quarts and blew a head gasket the same day. it's better to drive with a little less oil then a little more, we'll that's my decision, you should just drop one quart of oil in your car.
08-07-2005, 08:01 AM
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Re: too much oil? (97akwerd)
yeah, i've put too much oil in my F22a1 before, about as much as you describe. ended up replacing the distributor seal and valve cover gasket as well as all spark plug seals. i would advise using the proper oil level.
08-07-2005, 08:34 PM
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Re: too much oil? (Chiovnidca)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chiovnidca »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not gonna hurt anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Why do you say this?
Why do you say this?
08-07-2005, 08:49 PM
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Re: too much oil? (97akwerd)
dont listen to him.. just drain sum out...
in sum cases it wont do anything.. but there is always that risk in most cases... better have less oil than overfilled
in sum cases it wont do anything.. but there is always that risk in most cases... better have less oil than overfilled
08-08-2005, 02:45 AM
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Re: too much oil? (97akwerd)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 97akwerd »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why do you say this? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Because it's:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chiovnidca »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not gonna hurt anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Because it's:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chiovnidca »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not gonna hurt anything.</TD></TR></TABLE>
08-08-2005, 06:48 AM
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Re: too much oil? (Chiovnidca)
ya i plan on draining it out in a few days when i get a spare second im always at work! did i do any damage driving it the past week and a 1/2? i go on the highway everyday 
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