View Full Version : Too much Oil


urby1970
09-20-2005, 06:58 PM
I changed my oil this afternoon, and put in 1/2 quart too much. Should I drain the 1/2 quart, or will it be alright. I taking the lazy way out right now. I just wanted to know if it's going to hurt anything?

Go48
09-20-2005, 07:45 PM
I doubt that 1/2 qt too much will hurt anything, but that's just my opinion. Is my opinion worth more than yours? Probably not. If you are as anal about such things as I am, though, get a small hand pump from your local auto parts store that has a small-diameter tube you can snake down the dipstick pipe and suck out the excess oil.

urby1970
09-20-2005, 07:51 PM
Thanks, I am anal. I am trying to motivate myself right now to get off my butt, and drain a little, but I am watching TV, and it's been a long day. I could just drive the jeep tomorrow, and then work on the 8 tomorrow

Brice-RX8
09-20-2005, 10:42 PM
I wouldn't worry about it, your car will probably consume that amount in a matter of 500 miles or so, so just go with it. I overfill mine from time to time and it doesn't seem to care.

Rotary Rasp
09-20-2005, 11:51 PM
I would not worry about a half quart.

urby1970
09-21-2005, 07:51 AM
thanks