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oil change, how much is too much? (4.50L instead of 4.00L)

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Default oil change, how much is too much? (4.50L instead of 4.00L)

is 0.50L more than service manual capacity too much?

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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this is the first oil change I don't do by myself and this is what happens, blah

from service manual:
oil change: 3.7L
oil change with new filter: 4.0L
oil change after engine overhaul: 4.8L
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Drain the excess oil until the level is at the top mark.
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