What happens if I put too much oil in the engine?

What happens if I put too much oil in the engine?

Even if you have changed the oil yourself many times before, there is always a chance to accidentally put too much. Too much oil in the engine is just as harmful as having too little, the engine can suffer damage when it comes to internal parts and will eventually get stuck.

To fix this problem you must first make sure and check that the oil level is well above the limit and then you must drain the excess oil from the bath (lower crankcase).

What are the dangers of putting too much oil in the engine?

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Although many do not find it such a big problem to have too much oil in the engine, this can cause major damage and can cost you a lot of money in subsequent repairs. When too much oil floods the engine crankshaft, the oil comes in contact with air, becomes aerated and begins to turn into foam.

This is due to the high rotational speed of the crankshaft. The oil in the form of foam cannot provide the same lubrication to the parts and in the end the flow of oil will stop completely, which will slow down the car’s engine in a few seconds.

How to check engine oil?

If you have recently changed the oil and see thick white smoke coming from the exhaust out while driving, then there is a maximum chance that you have put too much oil in the engine. To check if you put too much oil in the engine, drive 5-10 minutes to warm up the engine. This will ensure that you receive the correct information on the dipstick or rod when you check the oil level.

Park the car on a flat surface and leave it for 5 minutes to allow the oil to drain into the crankcase. After 5 minutes, lift the hood, look for the rod or dipstick, remove it from its holder, wipe off the excess oil and put it back in the engine.

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Now take it out again and check the level, if the trace of oil is above the maximum limit on the dipstick it is clear that you put much more oil in the engine than you should. Each rod has a minimum level and a maximum level.

How to drain excess oil from the engine?

If you put too much oil in the engine you will have to do this from under the car. Every crankcase or oil bath has an oil release cap, but you already know that, because you just put too much oil in the engine, so before you must remove all the oil. You must resume the process, using a clean canister to drain excess oil.

Initially drain 0.5 l and check the dipstick level on a flat surface. Repeat the operation until the level reaches between minimum and maximum. You can keep the oil you just removed in case you need it in the future or you really need to refill it soon.

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