I just added probably 1-2 quarts too much oil in my car. when i took off to drive somewhere tons and tons of smoke came out the exhaust pipe. the steering wheel locked up and it started driving about 30 mph. I pulled over and waited about 15 minutes. when i started it again it still had smoke coming out when i drove it but driving ok and fine now. Is it bc there is too much oil????
2006-08-23 07:46:54 · 16 answers · asked by krzykc 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes it will smoke bad oil is in the exhaust now and it will probably smoke for a long time. set the oil to the correct level and let the car run to burn off the oil. keep an eye on it there is a Chance of fire
2006-08-23 07:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Nate G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DONT DRIVE IT UNTIL YOU EMPTY THE OIL!! Having too much oil will cause oil to get into the cylinders and mix with your gas, which will cause terrible gas mileage and tons of smoke from the burning oil. not only that, but the unburnt oil will come out the exhaust and clog up the catalytic converter! If your cat gets clogged you are looking at a $1000 repair. I would drain the oil asap until it is at the correct level.
2006-08-23 08:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by dome_rbc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too Much Oil In Crankcase
2016-11-02 01:00:54 · answer #3 · answered by vesely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only will it smoke..in extreme instances, but too much oil will cause a reduction in oil pump volumn.
This will lead to scored bearings & eventually, engine failure.
When the oil level get's above the bottom of the crankshaft , it will get aeriated when the crank splashes into it.
THat puts air bubbles in the oil & causes a reduced amount of oil being pumped.
2006-08-23 07:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by mnm75932 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, too much oil in the crankcase will cause smoking. Your best bet is to drain the oil and put in the correct quantity, your owners manual will tell you how much.
2006-08-23 07:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by Lawrence H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, yes and Yes. The smoke is the oil burning off.
2006-08-23 09:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by Johnny Burpo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and without going into the particulars, you sound like someone who doesn't know how to take care of a car. You probably put to much air in the tires and that is bad too.
2006-08-23 07:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes you need to get it drained out as soon as possible.
2006-08-23 07:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by mick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that's why you're supposed to add ONLY what you need. Better get drained before it causes more problems.
2006-08-23 07:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by Goodbye 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, need to drain some out.
2006-08-23 07:49:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋