I drive a '99 Saturn SL...I think I killed it. I put a quart of oil in it while it was running, cuz I thought it was empty (because I checked it while it was running). While I was doing so, the engine started to jerk a bit and then it died.
It still starts ok and drives, but it smokes VERY bad from the exhaust pipe and at first it wouldn't go any faster than 20 mph. My dad drove it and said it drove fine, but it would still start to smoke after driving it for about a minute.
Don't tell me about how stupid of a mistake that was, because I already know. I know now that its only the transmission fluid you check while its running. It was my first car and I was destined to kill it. Anyway, if you can help in any way (suggesting a good way to find a new car if I have to) then do so please :D
2006-07-12 14:55:17 · 13 answers · asked by Pawl M Davis 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I did remove the extra oil before driving it again (i had to drive it home from the gas station for about a minute)
2006-07-12 15:00:59 · update #1
Overfilling the oil can cause damage, as other responders have noted. It is not necessary to drain and re-fill the oil; simply check the dipstick (engine off, of course), and if the level is good, that's step 1. Take the car to a mechanic and tell what happened; the mechanic can check the compression (to see if the head gasket is damaged) and the plugs (for fouling) at the same time, and check the appropriate seals. He will advise you what (if any) additional work is required.
2006-07-12 15:27:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil Overfill
2016-11-07 19:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What happens to a car if you overfill the oil...while the car is running?
I drive a '99 Saturn SL...I think I killed it. I put a quart of oil in it while it was running, cuz I thought it was empty (because I checked it while it was running). While I was doing so, the engine started to jerk a bit and then it died.
It still starts ok and drives, but it smokes VERY...
2015-08-07 06:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drain some of the oil out. To much oil and not enough oil will damage the engine. The oil lubricates the moving parts of the engine.
2006-07-12 15:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by i_am_grown_too 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you take it to a quick lube place first thing tomorrow and try to start fresh and ensure that the right amount of oil is in the crank case now. Then I wouldn't worry about it any more. We all make mistakes. Don't be so hard on yourself. This is a lesson you'll never forget. Good luck.
2006-07-12 15:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't do permanent damage. Being a 99 you could run into problems with the headgasket if it was already on it way of going.
Do a complete oil change
2006-07-12 15:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by ktwister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you blew a rear main or piston seal and fouled the plugs. I would lean towards a piston seal which is causing the black smoke. As for the fouled plugs give the hamster a new match.
2006-07-12 15:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the engine pistons have to run through 3 or for times more force through the oil....u did try to take sum oil out right.....it should run fine then...if not....u made permanent damage
2006-07-12 14:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably fouled the spark plugs and if you drive it too long with the oil level too high it will blow the seals.
2006-07-12 15:02:04 · answer #9 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE OIL CHECKED W/ CAR OFF!!!
IF OVER FILLED IT SPILLED OVER, U SHOULD TAKE IT IN, OR TAKE OUT ALL THE OIL, AND REFILL, AFTER RUNNING AN OIL CLEANER, AS INSTRUCTED ON PACKAGE. PRODUCT AT PEP BOYS
GOOD-LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-12 15:01:28 · answer #10 · answered by bobby-bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋