laidback93

I just noticed when checking my dipstick that it was overfilled by about a quart. Should I just leave it be or drain it? I've always been taught that it was very bad for the engine to have too much oil in it.

CJITTY

I was told that too. Had to do with pressure or what not. You may have to let a little out very carefully or get one of those hand pump dipstick oil changers to take some oil out if you don't want to get under the car. If you can get under the car easily, you can let some ooze out, and re-check the levels. I may be Capt Obvious here, but you were on level ground when you checked the level right?

laidback93

yes i was on level ground.

Mr Hyde

Was the oil recently changed?

Had the engine been off for at least a few minutes? Just want to make sure it is a true high reading.

acurabum

Very bad to overfill the engine oil .
1. you will lost compression = power
2.with time you will blow the engine's gasket

I would drain the extra oil ...........

laidback93

I'm going to have the Honda's Only place that did the oil change take care of it. I know the owner and he sounded surprised to know that it was overfilled. What sucks is that I've been driving it like this for almost 3000 miles! I hope I didn't do any damage.

Oh and to make sure I checked it a second time the first thing in the morning before going to work. It was in the garage on a level surface.

Mr Hyde

Sounds like you checked it properly.

Overfilling can lead to frothing in the valvetrain when air mixes in with the oil. This leads to a decrease in lubrication. Get it drained as soon as you can.

fsttyms1

Yea, but the thing that would concern me the most is that he has over 3k miles on it like that.


(but i wouldnt worry too much about it or if its done any harm)
<------------had friend fill it up while i was working under the car and didnt realize he put 6 qts in and i ran it like that for 8 k, thats when i discovered i was 1 qt short for my next oil change. never did any damage

laidback93

it's getting drained as soon as i leave work today. and yes i hope it's ok!

thizz_i_izz

you'll be aright its a honda man, these fuckers run for damn near ever...nah jk thats just what everybody says lol

laidback93

Sorry for the awful quality of the pic, but this should give you an idea how overfilled it is.

The shop couldn't get to it until tomorrow morning.

Should I be ok driving it as long as I don't mash on it?

Delirium

Don't even bother, nothing bad will happen.

t0ast

If its 3k already, you might as well just do a full oil change. If they're the ones that did it, you may be able to complain, and then get this oil change comped.