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Oil over fill normal 4cyl engine: Problem?
I show about a litre (quart) oil over filled on my Mazda 2.2 l engine. What happens to the engine/oil in this case? Is it possible for the oil to surge up the dipstick tube and spill out during higher revs? I guess I should just drain the extra oil out.
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This will often lead to leaks at either end of the crank on the main bearing seals. On the front, it will make a mess. On the back, it could get all over the clutch, requiring a clutch replacement. It won't come up out of the dipstick tube; that would be the least of your problems if it did.
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Some engines the crank will hit the oil sitting in the bottom, causing damage at times. Best to drain or suck a bit out and get it closer to the right level. How far over the max mark is it showing now?
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