When do you know you've added too much motor oil?

Question

I added what seemed like a bit of motor oil to my car yesterday and now I’m concerned I may have gone overboard. The total amount I added was only between 3 and 4 ounces…hardly a tenth of a quart. However, the reason why I say I’m concerned is because after I added this small amount, the level on the dipstick was a bit passed the line that marks “full”. I tried to keep this from happening by pouring a small bit at a time but because it’s the first time I’ve tried doing this (the car’s only 5 months old), I didn’t have any idea of how little it takes to fill up the reservoir.

Is this something I should be concerned with? Is the amount in question enough to justify having to drain the excess?

Thanks very much for your kind assistance and happy holidays.

Answer 1

if you are only 2-4 oz over full, don't worry too hard. if you are more than that over, expect future massive oil drips from your main seal between tranny and engine.--around the axle area, under the front of your car.

Answer 2

I wouldn't worry about it. You're only talking about a fraction of an ounce over. That's not going to hurt anything. You think the oil change companies get it right every time?

Just enjoy your driving. You haven't done anything millions of DIY'ers haven't done at one time or another. My car technically doesn't take a full 5 quarts and I put in the full 5 each time. No problems or foaming here.

Answer 3

it will be fine, you worry too much

jut dont add anymore

check the oil a few times and make sure theres no bubbles or foam

if not then youre fine dont worry about it

i dont see why a few ounces is going to cause any issue at all

good luck