Oil overfill

ChrisSlicks · 10-21-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

You probably like to scare little children on Halloween too, don't you?....LOL..... I guarantee you, a 1/4" difference on the stick (my def. of "slightly"). Won't make a hilll of beans difference in pumping losses or over pressurization... There's a good amount of "idiot proofing" built into all modern engines.Try it and see...

Trips · 10-21-2009, 06:55 PM

chris410 · 10-21-2009, 06:59 PM

If you are in doubt, keep it around 1/2, you will end up causing more damage by misreading the dipstick and adding oil when it is not needed.

Trips · 10-21-2009, 07:01 PM

if someone has a dipstick pic mayby they can point out the limit for him, I didn't know it was that complicated!

dad · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

You probably like to scare little children on Halloween too, don't you?....LOL..... I guarantee you, a 1/4" difference on the stick (my def. of "slightly"). Won't make a hilll of beans difference in pumping losses or over pressurization... There's a good amount of "idiot proofing" built into all modern engines.Try it and see...

You have your tolerances and limits, I have mine.

nogoodname · 10-21-2009, 07:22 PM

if you'll lose sleep over it,
drain some out.... will be messy to tighten the bolt while oil is flowing out

ResIpsa · 10-21-2009, 07:25 PM

Honestly, with the oil consumption issues our cars have (at least mine). I check once a week and try to keep my level exactly at the high level.

I understand that it may be unacceptable in this day and age to require such frequent checks of oil level. But think about what Nissan has done with this engine. It started out in 1995 as a 2.0 liter and now is a 3.7 liter 332 HP monster. They have really delivered an amazing engine at a great price. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

Better safe then sorry.

With that said, I have had some very reputable mechanics (Curry's Auto in NOVA) tell me that it is better to be a 1/2 quart low then a 1/2 quart high.

Moral of the story...Keep it close to or below full.

spearfish25 · 10-22-2009, 08:19 AM

There you go. ResIpsa is purposely keeping the level where you have it now. Not sure of the merit in keeping it at the H, but at least you're not alone now

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bradz · 10-22-2009, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the inputs guys. It bothers me all the time so, I ended up changed my oil at Nissan. Now, I'm okey

spearfish25 · 10-25-2009, 07:32 PM

FWIW, I changed my oil today and wouldn't you know it that I overfilled. A quick trip to Home Depot got me 25' of 1/4" polyurethane tubing for $3. I cut it to about 6' long and it slides down the dipstick port easily. I was able to siphon out some oil and get the dipstick reading below the H dot.

bradz · 10-25-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

FWIW, I changed my oil today and wouldn't you know it that I overfilled. A quick trip to Home Depot got me 25' of 1/4" polyurethane tubing for $3. I cut it to about 6' long and it slides down the dipstick port easily. I was able to siphon out some oil and get the dipstick reading below the H dot.

haha, good for you. did you make any mess? what did you use to suck the oil up?

earwicker7 · 10-26-2009, 02:03 PM

Why is everyone saying to wait until the engine is cold to check the oil? The owners manual says to get the engine to normal operating temperature, shut it off for 15 minutes and then check it. It's still pretty warm at that point.

dad · 10-26-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradz

haha, good for you. did you make any mess? what did you use to suck the oil up?

You can use a big syringe, I've done it before.

Quote:

Originally Posted by earwicker7

Why is everyone saying to wait until the engine is cold to check the oil? The owners manual says to get the engine to normal operating temperature, shut it off for 15 minutes and then check it. It's still pretty warm at that point.

Your right it does! But that's new(s) to me, I've always been told to do it when the engine is cold!

spearfish25 · 10-26-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bradz

haha, good for you. did you make any mess? what did you use to suck the oil up?

I actually just sucked on it with my mouth (this line not to be taken out of context) and then quickly put the end in the bottom of a bucket before I ate oil. No mess at all.

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chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	If you are in doubt, keep it around 1/2, you will end up causing more damage by misreading the dipstick and adding oil when it is not needed. __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

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ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Honestly, with the oil consumption issues our cars have (at least mine). I check once a week and try to keep my level exactly at the high level. I understand that it may be unacceptable in this day and age to require such frequent checks of oil level. But think about what Nissan has done with this engine. It started out in 1995 as a 2.0 liter and now is a 3.7 liter 332 HP monster. They have really delivered an amazing engine at a great price. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Better safe then sorry. With that said, I have had some very reputable mechanics (Curry's Auto in NOVA) tell me that it is better to be a 1/2 quart low then a 1/2 quart high. Moral of the story...Keep it close to or below full. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	There you go. ResIpsa is purposely keeping the level where you have it now. Not sure of the merit in keeping it at the H, but at least you're not alone now . __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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bradz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pinellas County Florida Posts: 348 Drives: 09' 370z MB 6spd Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the inputs guys. It bothers me all the time so, I ended up changed my oil at Nissan. Now, I'm okey

10-25-2009, 07:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	FWIW, I changed my oil today and wouldn't you know it that I overfilled. A quick trip to Home Depot got me 25' of 1/4" polyurethane tubing for $3. I cut it to about 6' long and it slides down the dipstick port easily. I was able to siphon out some oil and get the dipstick reading below the H dot. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

10-26-2009, 02:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
earwicker7 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370Z (maxed out) Rep Power: 16	Why is everyone saying to wait until the engine is cold to check the oil? The owners manual says to get the engine to normal operating temperature, shut it off for 15 minutes and then check it. It's still pretty warm at that point. __________________ 2009 Magnetic Black 370Z with Touring, Sports and Navigation Packages--Fast Intentions CBE with 12" Resonators/Carbon Fiber Mufflers and LTH--Stillen G3 Cold Air Intakes, Underdrive Pulley and Grounding Kit--Uprev Tune