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i checked my oil last night, and it seemed pretty low. so i went and got a litre of oil and added about half of it, but when i checked this morning it was above the high marker.

i read in the manual that this can damage the engine, but is half a litre that bad? what kind of damage could happen, and should i do anything, or just try it?

imported_Team Rukus

your motor can over heat and the whole motor can seize.

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****, with just a half litre too much?

damn damn damn now what, i gotta have it towed somewhere to get the oil changed i guess?

imported_SaYjAiBaO

no u dont, just take the drain plug out and drain a little bit of oil and close it back up. a little more is ok but im not sure about 500ml more. lol i've had like 2mm above the line and it was fine.

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i'm afraid to do that.. first off i'm in my apt's outdoor parking lot, i have no jacks or draining pan or anything, and plus isn't the washer on the drain plug ruined once you open it up?

i think i will try and drive it to canadian tire for an oil change. it will take less than 5 minutes of operation to get it there.. it's the closest place. grr i am sick of being stupid.

imported_SaYjAiBaO

no i reuse my washers a lot depending on the condition on them. i haven't noticed any leaks reusing my washers a few times but if you use the rubber ones those will wear out fast. i would suggest taking it to a pro then since you can't do it by urself. don't be lazy on oil changes! i'm not saying you are but you drive a fairly new car. regular oil changes will make your motor last a life time.

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well now i know.. next time i add any oil i will only add 1/8th of the bottle at a time, and checking the oil while the engine is cold is much easier to read. i'm probably being too careful but that's the better way for me to be

i took it to canuck tire for an oil change.. 5w20 formula 1.. it was only almost 1000km from needing it.

thanks for the info, i appreciate it.

Chigga1

id rather more then less....

having too much isnt bad, but dont have too much!
but i dont see the big problem with it!

DumbasSi

If you put in too much oil, the engine’s crankshaft can actually come in contact with the oil and because the crankshaft is turning at several thousand revolutions per minute, it can whip the oil into a froth full of air bubbles. The oil pump can’t pump froth very well, and as a result, it can’t get oil to the parts of the engine that needs lubrication.

Younes Si

I dont' know if this makes you feel better or not, but I had to top up my oil one time and I put a little bit to much and put about a full inch above the max level, but I noticed it right away, and just decided to change my oil (DIY)

got in my parents van, got the oil/oil filter and that's it

imported_Team Rukus

having 500 ml too much isnt going to do much.
you will burn it out anyways.

civicnation

^^^exactly

imported_SaYjAiBaO

i dont know about you but i dont burn 500ml of oil in between changes. around 250ml at most.

Chigga1

and i u own a H22 u should be glad u put more!!!

HAHA

imported2nv

next time take the oil filter off and drain it put back on and start car turn off car check oil level if still above repeat.easest way to remove extra oil.

imported_Old_skool4g

blah ive done the same and put like a full liter above the full mark, so i wuz like ***** it, i drove it, beat the shyt out of it for awile, and my lovely oil burning motor took care of the rest

P.S Honda motors can take a shilacking and a half, so dont worry bout it too much

imported_BoOsTd

half a liter ant gonna seize your motor. just dont make it a habbit.

imported2nv

it's not about siezing the motor it will actully make you blow a seal most likely the crank seal.

jdm_97itr

+ head gasket...

imported_ERTW

head gasket from too much oil? please explain your reasoning, i;m curious