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Originally Posted by subarubrzz
So here's a little background of the car. I've had it for about three months and I've put about 2,500 miles on it. So today I decided to check the oil. When I checked it, the oil seems to be about an inch over the full mark. I checked the car when the engine was cold. I don't want to ruin my car. Should I go back to the dealership and have them do an oil change? Thank you
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Is the car new with the initial factory fill-up? If so, I wouldn't worry about it, more oil is better than low oil (but still not ideal.)
Is the car used with the initial dealership fill-up? If so, it's hard to know if the dealer actually changed oil before it went on the lot. If it looks like clean, brown synthetic in sunlight (not real dark) you'll still be ok. It will be messy to do this, but if it really bothers you and you're too cheap to pay for an oil change
, buy a fresh quart and drain 16 oz. into a pan (leave the filter on.) Do this on a cold engine only so you can jam the plug back in the pan quickly without burning your fingers.
If it's new and the dealer is giving you an oil change, just ask them to change it now. No harm in that.
Also, go by the side of the dipstick with the lowest level.