Oil Level too high?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by rene525d

Yes i will wait all night and check tomorrow morning, and the strange thing is that the last oil change was 3000 miles ago, so I am still not convinced that the oil level is really high, but i guess how can i disagree with the dipstick being completely covered way more that the max part and the digital gauge having all bars lit?

1st thing I do with any used car I buy is change the oil & filter, then cut open the old filter to check for solid particles. It is not possible to drain every drop of oil out of the car so I add 8quarts & check the level with dipstick, if no oil on dipstick I add 1/2 quart. there is no need to try & have the oil perfectly full since overfilling is bad. I try to set the level 1/2 quart low. I believe this helps the AOS last longer too.

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

... I add 8quarts & check the level with dipstick, if no oil on dipstick I add 1/2 quart. there is no need to try & have the oil perfectly full since overfilling is bad. I try to set the level 1/2 quart low. I believe this helps the AOS last longer too.

don't know about the AOS longevity / underfilling, but...

every other change i purchase 10 qts. when i change the oil i put in 9 qts, then check the level. inevitably i have to add "a little more." maybe 1/4 to nearly 1/2 qt.

that got me thinking, i believe the actual capacity is a little over 9 qts. checked the manual - 9.3 qts, with filter & housing.

[DenverSteve]

Just like BYprodriver, I take a new car to the dealership for inspection, bring the maintenance up to date for the mileage and have all necessary fluids changed. Then you have a baseline starting point for your records -and sanity.

[MileHighBoxster]

Sounds like it may be. Have it checked. Check it hot, on level surface.