Oil level too high?

bmarcinczyk14 · 10-07-2013, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You're overthinking this. Remove about a half-pint of oil into a clean container. Check the stick. If you took too much out, pour some back in (aren't you glad you used a clean container?). Repeat until level is 25-75% (edit: or whatever you fell comfortable with) between the dots. Just about every hardware store sells siphon bulb pumps (think squeeze bulb on blood pressure cuffs) for ~$5. You may need to get some smaller outside diameter (OD) tubing to fit down the dip tube.

Well i figured if im half a quart or less ill be able to sleep at night w/o going through the trouble. Thats why i'm wondering about how much over i am.

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SouthArk370Z · 10-08-2013, 12:39 AM

Let's assume that the distance between the holes is two quarts (64 fl oz). The "H" is a tenth to an eight (10-12.5%) of that distance above the top hole (using my eyeball micrometer). So that would be ~16 fl oz (1/2 quart). I pretty sure it's closer to one quart between the holes.

It's a handy piece of info for the guys at the dealerships that do oil changes, so how much oil between-the-dots represents may be in the Owner's Manual and/or the FSM.

elperuano · 10-08-2013, 07:42 AM

This thread is hilarious.

bmarcinczyk14 · 10-08-2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Let's assume that the distance between the holes is two quarts (64 fl oz). The "H" is a tenth to an eight (10-12.5%) of that distance above the top hole (using my eyeball micrometer). So that would be ~16 fl oz (1/2 quart). I pretty sure it's closer to one quart between the holes.

It's a handy piece of info for the guys at the dealerships that do oil changes, so how much oil between-the-dots represents may be in the Owner's Manual and/or the FSM.

If that's the case then I'm sure the amount I'm over is not enough to think twice about (even though I already have!). I'm sure the engineers have designed the engine to allow for a small amount of accidental overfill. I mean just think of all the people out there with this car, I'm sure there is plenty who have had the level a tad over without having a negative impact on their engine.

kenchan · 10-08-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bmarcinczyk14

No there isn't any hash mark, just a L, 2 dots, and an H.

Kinda like this: L o----------o H

My level is basically right on the first line of the "H".

oh, thanks for the clarification.... im starting to lose my sight.

my G35C's dip stick has hash markings (no dots), so this is why i wondered.

lachap55 · 10-13-2013, 11:40 AM

To get to the just of this reply; plesae check back to my original post "oil change" back in 7/21/13. From observation and experimentation, i have found that a bad oil stick reading can be in a matter of inches or feet. I use to check my oil hours or days after an oil change. the oil dip stick would read at the H mark. Since nissan was doing the the oil change; i thought this is where the dip stick was suppose to read. I would read the dip stick on level ground in my garage( the car did not roll forward or backwards) So after assuming Nissan's were the bad guys; i took out my level and check my garage floor were the car was placed to check the oil. IT WAS LEVEL. I checked another spot in my driveway. IT WAS LEVEL. But get this; two different dip stick readings. In my garage was high, in the driveway just were it was suppose to be. In conclusion; checking your oil on unfamiliar ground could get you a bad reading of the dip stick. But finding a sweet spot where you can check your oil everytime will give you the best reading.

10-08-2013, 12:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Let's assume that the distance between the holes is *two* quarts (64 fl oz). The "H" is a tenth to an eight (10-12.5%) of that distance above the top hole (using my eyeball micrometer). So that would be ~16 fl oz (1/2 quart). I pretty sure it's closer to one quart between the holes. It's a handy piece of info for the guys at the dealerships that do oil changes, so how much oil between-the-dots represents may be in the Owner's Manual and/or the FSM. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

10-08-2013, 07:42 AM	#18 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 28	This thread is hilarious. fuct likes this.

10-13-2013, 11:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
lachap55 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: va Posts: 55 Drives: 2010 plt spt roadstr Rep Power: 15	oil level To get to the just of this reply; plesae check back to my original post "oil change" back in 7/21/13. From observation and experimentation, i have found that a bad oil stick reading can be in a matter of inches or feet. I use to check my oil hours or days after an oil change. the oil dip stick would read at the H mark. Since nissan was doing the the oil change; i thought this is where the dip stick was suppose to read. I would read the dip stick on level ground in my garage( the car did not roll forward or backwards) So after assuming Nissan's were the bad guys; i took out my level and check my garage floor were the car was placed to check the oil. IT WAS LEVEL. I checked another spot in my driveway. IT WAS LEVEL. But get this; two different dip stick readings. In my garage was high, in the driveway just were it was suppose to be. In conclusion; checking your oil on unfamiliar ground could get you a bad reading of the dip stick. But finding a sweet spot where you can check your oil everytime will give you the best reading.

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