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Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

Last post 05-15-2008, 9:12 AM by Steve S. 5 replies.
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  •  05-10-2008, 2:07 PM 14344

    Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

    Somehow, when I changed my engine oil and filter today, I put in too much oil. It's about an 1/8th of an inch over the max line on the dipstick. In all my years of changing my oil, I've never gone over the max line. So my question is, will this do any damage to my engine?

    Before I changed the oil, I spent the better part of the morning running back and forth to town doing errands, getting things for Mother's Day, etc. The top was down and I LOVED IT!!! 

    zach 

    Happiness is an MGB!

  •  05-10-2008, 3:01 PM 14345 in reply to 14344

    Re: Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

    zach,

    !/8 over is no big sweat. Enjoy the day.

    Bill

    Motorbill
    From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon

  •  05-10-2008, 3:09 PM 14347 in reply to 14345

    Re: Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

    I'm with Bill. I beleve the problems occur when the oil gets high enough for the crank to thrash the oil to foam. Then the foam is pumped into the system. Sound about right Bill?

  •  05-10-2008, 5:05 PM 14351 in reply to 14347

    Re: Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

    I'll take it. Lost 3 pints yesterday [:'(]

    Besides, if you've yet to run the engine, you may find it drops a bit once the filter & lines refill.

    Ed

    I want my MGB

  •  05-10-2008, 5:41 PM 14352 in reply to 14351

    Re: Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

    Thanks for the peace of mind, guys.

    Think I'll go for another ride!

    Big Smile

    zach 

    Happiness is an MGB!

  •  05-15-2008, 9:12 AM 14405 in reply to 14352

    Re: Uh...I overfilled the engine oil.

    You're assuming that your dipstick is accurate to begin with.  Don't worry about it.