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Old 05-09-2007, 01:58 PM
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I went out to check on my engine oil today and there was no oil on the dipstick. I thought I ran out of oil so I went to Shell to buy some. Poor about 3 bottles in and check it again and it went about 2 1/2 inches OVER the limit. Is that harmful for your engine?
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Let it drain for about 3 seconds (probably enough time to loosen the bolt, take it off and immediately replace it)... quick fix.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95ProjectEJ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Let it drain for about 3 seconds (probably enough time to loosen the bolt, take it off and immediately replace it)... quick fix.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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umm no, you let it SIT for like 20 minutes so it goes back into the oil pan and then check it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MidwestCartel &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">umm no, you let it SIT for like 20 minutes so it goes back into the oil pan and then check it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I was basing my reply off of th fact that he did in fact wait for the oil to completely drain into the oil pan....I would be more concerned as t why there was no oil in the first place.
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When problems like this show up its best to just do an oil change and start all over
Old 05-09-2007, 03:47 PM
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yea, im just saying because I did the same thing, however I was probably intoxicated, and didnt realise oil isnt like water, alot of it could have been whicked up onto the dick stick.
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How long can I drive it untill I really start to fuuck **** up? i mean, I can't do anythign untill SATURDAY and I need my car for work.
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dont take it up past 3k rpms, usually you should be fine since most oil has anti-foaming detergents.
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Imma go drain it tonight. So, i probalby drove a total of 80 MILES with it being overloaded. I think i ttook it to 4.5 RPM already.

you think about 80 Miles is enough to do damage? fuuck!!
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So, I am about to drive 40 Miles to my friends house TONIGHT to get some of the oil out. I got work 2morrow and no Mechanic arear is local to mine so I have to make this trip. I'll keep you guy posted!

My buddy said to just keep it under 4K RPM.
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your fine, ive over filled all the time
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I drained the oil via plug. Imma go do a compression test when I have time to see if any seal got blown.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16b-EJ8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I was basing my reply off of th fact that he did in fact wait for the oil to completely drain into the oil pan....I would be more concerned as t why there was no oil in the first place.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yep...i would change your oil again and put the right amount in...wait a week and check the oil again.
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bro, you probably only over filled 1qt over, which isnt bad. If you never took it over 4k's your fine.

only thing I would be concerned about is putting that shell crap in. That doesnt have any anti-foaming addatives.
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