Questions & Answers for: overfilled oil

I have a 2004 Toyata Highlander that occasionally gets an oil overfill from the dealership. On the dipstick (after the car has been running) marks halfway between the full mark and the double cutouts

Mercedes SLK230 overfilling oil warning For two years I chased engine performance problems. $$$ at two different dealerships. Replaced several expensive parts & modules. The whole problem is that ...

oil level light/smoke from radiator overfill/sludge in same oil level light has come on upon starting each time even since having generic sensor and then factory sensor installed, even though oil ...

...its common for the light to come on if its low or overfilled also if overfilled you are building up sump pressure could b thats causing the noise also its worth checking the oil cap is fast ...

...to do if overfilled with oil generator was overfilled with oil drain the oil to the specified level and run the unit to clear any oil left where it shouldn't be then replace or clean your ...

oil overfilled by mechanic. dipstick showing 1 inch over full mark.I revisited the mechanic showing the overfill, he saw and said "its overfilled by 1/2 quarts but is ok". Should I be worried? Not for

...overfilled with oil and Briggs and Stratton engine will not start. Drained oil and reinstalled new oil. Replaced spark plug. Does not have spark. Won't start. There may still be oil in the ...

oil overfilling I'm a first time owner & overfilled my 1995 Porsche buy about a qt. and drove it 30 miles, Have I done engine damage? It should be fine, but adjust the level as soon as you can, using ...

over fill oill You should never overfill the oil in a motor. What happens when you overfill the crankcase, is that usually causes the oil foam up and loose the lubricating properties of the oil or the

...oil is overfilled. if so it its a little over the full mark like a 1/32 or 1/16" its okay you need not do anything but if more you should have the oil drained down to the full mark. you may have to ...