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Overfilled Oil Change
After a comedy of errors, I finally got my oil changed in my Ford Focus. When i checked hte level I am overfilled by a bit per my dipstick. Do I need to drain the excess oil or is a bit high ok (i.e. no lasting damage)?
FWIW, things I learned: 1-Do not fail to replace the cap on the new oil bottle when you open it to lubricate the o-ring 2-Do not fail to replace the oil filler cap on the engine.
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12-01-2007, 08:42 AM
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If it's just slightly over and you drive in town, low revs, don't worry about it.
Steady high rpms for a while on highway, I'd let some out. |
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12-01-2007, 09:55 AM
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Harry? Does this mean that when you're driving your P-car you are out of Focus?
 Sorry...couldn't resist...
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Tip for lubing an oil filter gasket...buy an old fashioned plunger type oil can...much easier than trying to pour from the bottle. The one I bought from NAPA decades ago still works well...I keep it in it's mounting bracket on my garage shelving.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=BK&PartNumber=7201016&Description=Oiler+%2f+Hand+Pump
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