Oil overfill

Modshack · 10-21-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bradz

so guys what is your input about it? any answer will be greatly appreciated.

Is this your first car?? Slightly over has no impact at all. Just don't go 1/2 to 1 qt over or you'll have issues.

dad · 10-21-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bradz

I checked my oil this morning and almost below the L mark.
L o-l----------o H So, I went to autozone and bought a 1 quart of oil. Pour like about 70% of oil into the engine and the reading now goes up like this
L o-----------lo H ...Do you think this is safe or I over refilled my engine? it's almost at the H dot mark though.

With the engine being warmed up after getting to Auto Zone, you should have added "no more than half a quart". You can't get an accurate oil level measurement on a warmed up engine. Adding just a half a quart, would keep your engine safe(not to high/not to low). You could check the oil level later when your car has sat(when the engine is cold).

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Is this your first car?? Slightly over has no impact at all. Just don't go 1/2 to 1 qt over or you'll have issues.

I disagree! It can make your engine sluggish and restrict power and performance. Because of the added pressure it takes to pump, the over added amount!
And you could spring an oil leak, due to the added pressure on the system!

Modshack · 10-21-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

I disagree! It can make your engine sluggish and restrict power and performance. Because of the added pressure it takes to pump, the over added amount!
And you could spring an oil leak, due to the added pressure on the system!

Maybe you missed the part where I said "Slightly".....

His isn't even up to the H.

dad · 10-21-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Maybe you missed the part where I said "Slightly".....

His isn't even up to the H.

Yes, I saw Slightly! I still don't agree with you. bradz measurement has nothing to do with my disagreeing with you.

bradz · 10-21-2009, 04:27 PM

yeah I waited overnight to have an accurate measurement and the reading is still the same as I stated above. i'm in a flat ground when I did it so i'm sure my reading is accurate.

Modshack · 10-21-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Yes, I saw Slightly! I still don't agree with you.

You probably like to scare little children on Halloween too, don't you?....LOL..... I guarantee you, a 1/4" difference on the stick (my def. of "slightly"). Won't make a hilll of beans difference in pumping losses or over pressurization... There's a good amount of "idiot proofing" built into all modern engines.Try it and see...

ChrisSlicks · 10-21-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You probably like to scare little children on Halloween too, don't you?....LOL..... I guarantee you, a 1/4" difference on the stick (my def. of "slightly"). Won't make a hilll of beans difference in pumping losses or over pressurization... There's a good amount of "idiot proofing" built into all modern engines.Try it and see...

dad · 10-21-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You probably like to scare little children on Halloween too, don't you?....LOL..... I guarantee you, a 1/4" difference on the stick (my def. of "slightly"). Won't make a hilll of beans difference in pumping losses or over pressurization... There's a good amount of "idiot proofing" built into all modern engines.Try it and see...

You have your tolerances and limits, I have mine.

ResIpsa · 10-21-2009, 06:25 PM

Honestly, with the oil consumption issues our cars have (at least mine). I check once a week and try to keep my level exactly at the high level.

I understand that it may be unacceptable in this day and age to require such frequent checks of oil level. But think about what Nissan has done with this engine. It started out in 1995 as a 2.0 liter and now is a 3.7 liter 332 HP monster. They have really delivered an amazing engine at a great price. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

Better safe then sorry.

With that said, I have had some very reputable mechanics (Curry's Auto in NOVA) tell me that it is better to be a 1/2 quart low then a 1/2 quart high.

Moral of the story...Keep it close to or below full.

10-21-2009, 06:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 340	Honestly, with the oil consumption issues our cars have (at least mine). I check once a week and try to keep my level exactly at the high level. I understand that it may be unacceptable in this day and age to require such frequent checks of oil level. But think about what Nissan has done with this engine. It started out in 1995 as a 2.0 liter and now is a 3.7 liter 332 HP monster. They have really delivered an amazing engine at a great price. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Better safe then sorry. With that said, I have had some very reputable mechanics (Curry's Auto in NOVA) tell me that it is better to be a 1/2 quart low then a 1/2 quart high. Moral of the story...Keep it close to or below full. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

10-21-2009, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 18	yeah I waited overnight to have an accurate measurement and the reading is still the same as I stated above. i'm in a flat ground when I did it so i'm sure my reading is accurate.