Engine oil overfull -- is it a problem?
01-14-2004, 11:15 AM
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Engine oil overfull -- is it a problem?
I'm buying my boss' 2000 A8 and I noticed its engine oil is above the "max" full line. I know some cars get very unhappy with too much oil. Should I bother to get a pump and remove some oil or ignore it?
01-14-2004, 11:47 AM
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Re: Engine oil overfull -- is it a problem?
Past experience with my 3.6l V8 quattro: 3.6 engine takes 8 qt, 4.2 engine takes 10 qt, the genius at the dealer overfilled and I did not notice for a couple of weeks. Ended up replacing O2 sensors. I would get the extra oil out of there.
01-15-2004, 02:20 PM
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If it's over the top of the full line, drain some out
You could damage your catalytic converters. Don't chance it. If it's at the full line or less, you're okay.
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