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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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filled over 'full' on oil dipstick

went a little bit over the dipstick full line when i added oil. will this be a problem?
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Nope.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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Just spin it up to 9k between shifts for the next couple of days. That will bring the oil level down!!
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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I would sue yourself for overfilling and destroying the engine.

Ha.....
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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"It's easier to put in oil than take it out."

But nah, just redline more than usual for the first few days. Weeks if you really love it

-Cody
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Better call the towtruck company now and order the flatbed cause your motor is toast...







j/k it's fine if you overfilled a little bit, but 2 extra quarts might be bad. I fill to the top line before spirited drives.
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