Like the topic states, is it bad to use 5qt. of oil? If so, what are the consequences?

 

itll probably feel bogged down and sluggish. Id say drain some just to be safe.

 

did you check oil level? you should need higher than second dot, it might be ok a little over second dot.. but if too much.. drain it..

consequences = higher oil pressure.

 

loosen the oil filter and let some drip out or simply do another oil change as it's not that big of a deal. in between the two dots on the dip stick is perfect.

 

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how is that possible?

 

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spoon has a good question, how? pressure and volume different. cant get more pressure
from more volume.

"hey my vtec doesnt kick in" ... "add mroe oil"

 

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"hey my vtec doesnt kick in" ... "add mroe oil" </TD></TR></TABLE>

hahaha

just let some oil out and you should be gravy!

 

I usually put 4.5 cause my oil usually burns out quickly.

 

i usually use 9 qts of oil so I can spray madd NOS

 

have you try deal with acura?? if you are burning QUICK, they might cover it under warranty

 

Oil pressure wont change, however it will hurt the cars performance. With to much oil the crank will have to much drag from the oil. It wont exactly be sitting in it, however it will be higher than normal causing more amounts of oil than usual to put drag on the crank.

 

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are you sure about that? i can't say for sure now after 2 replies.. but i thought i've seen pressure go up a little after adding oil to top level.. where it was a little under 4kg/cm2 at 3k rpm and now its at 4kg/cm2 at 3k rpm.

 

You'll get blow by, which will wear out your piston rings faster....that's not good. Follow the manual and read the dipstick.

 

you over fill and your going to get your crank sloshing and foaming your oil and you wont get lubrication.

You can fill until you reach the bottom of the counterweights on the crank without a problem, however i doubt you have a way to tell where that is.

Just put the propper amount in and try not to exceed the top dot on your factory dip stick.

 

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yup.

 

It could blow the head gasket couldn't it?
Personally, I would get it drained. Keep the rpms low until then.

 

Well seeing as the pressure is regulated by the oil pump, as long as the oil level is consistant near the pickup, not foamy, and a constant amount of oil always there I don't see the pressure changing. However if the mixture starts changing consistancy then i could definately see a change in pressure.

Also pressure will obviously change by the rpm, however you stated same rpm on both occurances so I'm not sure. Either way just run the recommended amount.