would overfilling my oil cause it to leak?
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would overfilling my oil cause it to leak?
after a recent oil change, my car has started leaking oil. i noticed after the change that i had overfilled it a little....about 1/4" above the top hole on the dipstick. would this be what cause the leak? thanks
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Re: would overfilling my oil cause it to leak? (keebler65)
where is it leaking? and overfilling that much is horrible for your engine. drain it and put it between the two marks on the dipstick.
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Re: would overfilling my oil cause it to leak? (frogsr)
what motor is it? if it is B series VTEC 4.20 is reccomended and .20 is
about 1/4 over the top line. you can run up to 5qt them safely according
to my guy who is an ASC master tech in honda/acura. I run 4.2-4.5 and
I ten to take his advice. I havent seen any issues, remember VTEC needs
a healthy oil level.
about 1/4 over the top line. you can run up to 5qt them safely according
to my guy who is an ASC master tech in honda/acura. I run 4.2-4.5 and
I ten to take his advice. I havent seen any issues, remember VTEC needs
a healthy oil level.
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Re: would overfilling my oil cause it to leak? (keebler65)
#1 check to see if u are leaking at the oil filter (may need to be tightened more) or #2 check to see if you are leaking at the drain plug (may need a new plug gasket/washer). One extra quart will not necessarily cause an oil leak but not good for your motor either.
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Re: would overfilling my oil cause it to leak? (earl)
Good point Earl. Do not over fill your engine with oil.
If the oil level is high enough the crank will be whipping thru the oil and create bubbles in oil and bubbles don't lubricate well.
If the oil level is high enough the crank will be whipping thru the oil and create bubbles in oil and bubbles don't lubricate well.
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Re: would overfilling my oil cause it to leak? (keebler65)
I almost overfilled mine last time i changed my oil, and i checked it and had to drain some. Did you get a new filter and chrush ring?
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Re: would overfilling my oil cause it to leak? (sauceman77)
i know but i once read in sport compact car that they mistakenly put8 quarts of oil in the project civic(eg) because thy thought the old oil had already been drained. sucks to be them
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