Ummm... how bad is too much oil?

[87DXHatch]

I changed my oil about two weeks ago and I keep getting the oil light coming on for a couple of moments when I start the car. I checked the oil and found out I have about a quarter inch too much oil.

How bad is this? Is there anything I can do about it, other than jacking it up and draining the oil with the drain plug screw?

Thanks

[A20A1]

you should drain it if there is too much or else you might spring a leak.

[POS carb]

THE OIL LIGHT IS SUPPOSED TO COME ON WHEN YOU FIRST START THE CAR, YOU CAN ALWAYS DRAIN A BIT OUT BUT IT SHOULDN'T CAUSE TOO MUCH TROUBLE IF IT'S AS LITTLE AS YOU SAY

[1989 DX R]

I think 4 quarts is good for our engines. If you have more or less, then there will be problems.

[shepherd79]

i think extra oil will burn out.

[89BlackH-Back]

well i guess a lil too much is better than none

[POS carb]

it's a metric measure so you only need 3.5 quarts

[damackz]

hmmm maybe check ur oil pressure sender i know mines is gone cuz it flashes all the time even tho i got oil!:burn:

[87DXHatch]

I think I ended up putting in all 4 quarts that I bought. Should I drive it hard to burn off the extra, or would that be the worst thing I could do?

I really don't want to go to all the trouble of draining some. Me = lazy

[kennycm]

I once put too much oil in my car because I was tired, fustrated and in a rush. It was so bad that after I drove about 1 mile, smoke was pouring from under the hood and from around the bumper and trunk. I pulled over and kept the engine running so that it would burn out. I was nervous, although I was laughing and my girl was laughing because she knew that I knew better. (Always make sure that your mate has a sense of humor)

[jteuton]

First off....don't worry about a quarter inch...Now if it is twice above the line then what it is suppose to be then you have way too much (a little over a quart). Two things it could do. 1. Blow a seal...probably the oil pan gasket. or 2. Be so much the crank is submerged and it starts foaming and you actually lose more lubrication than if it was 2 quarts low. So more is not always better..

[Jdub07]

Personaly I would chance the oil again. Why would there be a limit line if you weren't supposed to follow it. But hey thats just me. :rolleyes:

[febigblockford]

Drive your car...... don't worry about a little extra oil. Don't beat your car just because you put to much oil in, it won't burn off like you want it to. Don't change your oil again, that's a waste of time, money, and resources. Drive your car.

[87DXHatch]

I could take a picture of where the oil level is at on the dipstick...

[Guyver007]

Hmm what a dilemma... i did the same thing but mines has an oil leak so it kinda isnt that bad..ANywho thats what i was wondering the oil leak lands ontop of my exhaust causeing it to smoke..... id love to take a pic but i have no freakin cam so i was wondering from where could oil leak from BEHIND the engineits not the head cause ive degressed it and nothing leaks so i was wondering if it could be leaking from the oilfilter or somewhere else... so SOMEONE HELP ME OUT HERE!!!!!!

[Big Body LX]

A friend of mine blew his engine because he had too much oil.. but in this case it isn't much at all.. and a car this old is bound to burn it with a quickness.. don't stress it.

[ACCORD EX]

to much oil is so bad for the engine !! i repeat so bad ! you may develope a leak , ( at the oil seals for example )
drain the extra !!but it has nothing to do with the light !

MIKE