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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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remove drain plug and drain till oil level is correct. Check dipstick...dipstick lol
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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My buddy overfilled his oil a few times and ran at the strip, did some road pulls, etc and nothing happened. I wouldn't recommend overfilling oil, but I wouldn't have a nervous breakdown over it either.
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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to a certain extent, it's always better to be a little low than a little over
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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I accidentally added a quart too much, but my **** self checks the oil level 4x before starting, so I caught it.

Since I have a fumoto valve, I just jacked it back up, drained out a quart, and problem solved.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

I've had the fumoto for a year - I love tool-less, no-mess oil changes.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:05 AM
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I've had the fumoto for a year - I love tool-less, no-mess oil changes.
Have any problems leakin oil or the valve coming open??
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:17 AM
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Have any problems leakin oil or the valve coming open??
None and none! It comes with a good quality crush washer. It's made of brass too. The "open" lever locks in the "closed" position.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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I normally add about 4.5 quarts.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SPOOLD
to a certain extent, it's always better to be a little low than a little over
I believe that if you track the car it would be better to be a little over then a little low. You dont want to be half a quart low when oil is sloshing and you're making a hard right into a corner.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Do any of you add extra oil for track days? Wouldn't high G right hand turns be an issue with oil moving to the other side of the block?
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by GreddyEvo
Do any of you add extra oil for track days? Wouldn't high G right hand turns be an issue with oil moving to the other side of the block?
I always make sure my oil level is at the high mark when going to the track. When I'm not at the track I just leave it between low and high.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Well now im all paranoid. I changed my oil and filter about 1000 miles ago and just dumped a full 5 qt jug of MB1 into it. On the dipstick the oil level reads like 1/8 of an inch above the high/full notch on the stick. I read that these engines use a little bit so i didnt even give it a second thought when i looked at it. My engine hasnt used so much as even a drop in the last 1000 miles so it still reads like 1/8 of an inch above the high notch.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MR. Tim
Well now im all paranoid. I changed my oil and filter about 1000 miles ago and just dumped a full 5 qt jug of MB1 into it. On the dipstick the oil level reads like 1/8 of an inch above the high/full notch on the stick. I read that these engines use a little bit so i didnt even give it a second thought when i looked at it. My engine hasnt used so much as even a drop in the last 1000 miles so it still reads like 1/8 of an inch above the high notch.
You'll be fine. Not all of us burn off oil. I dont recall ever having to add extra oil because it burned off between oil changes on my evo.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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You'll be ok. If it's really bother you, drain it out.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MR. Tim
Well now im all paranoid. I changed my oil and filter about 1000 miles ago and just dumped a full 5 qt jug of MB1 into it. On the dipstick the oil level reads like 1/8 of an inch above the high/full notch on the stick. I read that these engines use a little bit so i didnt even give it a second thought when i looked at it. My engine hasnt used so much as even a drop in the last 1000 miles so it still reads like 1/8 of an inch above the high notch.
Did you run the engine for alil bit then check the dipstick? Remember that oil has to circulate through alot of things. The level will change after you run it for alil bit.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Forrest Gump 9
You'll be ok. If it's really bother you, drain it out.
It didnt bother me till i read this thread. I think its ok tho. And yes, i have checked the oil level multiple times after the initial change. It doesnt move at all. Always the same.



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