Oil overfilling?
05-12-2006, 12:00 PM
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Oil overfilling?
04 TL.. At 29k miles, I just got my first non-dealer oil change- at ExpresswayLube. The oil is now filled above the line on the dip stick, but still within the indent on the stick. Strangely, the manual doesn't show a picture of the oil dipstick. I assume that the second line on the dipstick is the most it should be filled. Should I take the car back to Expressway?
05-12-2006, 01:56 PM
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My 04 owners manual shows a picture on page 167.
The TL takes 4.5 quarts when changing the filter, and most stations (and even the dealers) usually put 5 quarts in. This small amount over will not harm your engine, and if you use any oil at all between changes it will soon go down ot the proper level.
Mine doesn't use any oil between changes, but I do my own oil changes and only put in the 4.5 quarts needed, so it is always at the top line.
The TL takes 4.5 quarts when changing the filter, and most stations (and even the dealers) usually put 5 quarts in. This small amount over will not harm your engine, and if you use any oil at all between changes it will soon go down ot the proper level.
Mine doesn't use any oil between changes, but I do my own oil changes and only put in the 4.5 quarts needed, so it is always at the top line.
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