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Craig · 10-15-2013, 01:45 AM

Stupid question, but I just changed my oil. I put 6 qts in, forgetting that there's a 5.5 qt requirement. Would I be best to drain excess oil out of the engine, or am I safe to drive with the full 6qts in the car?

Thanks in advance!

celica73 · 10-15-2013, 11:05 AM

no issues with 6 quarts.

Myv · 10-15-2013, 11:09 AM

Probably not, 6qts should be still okay, as long as it's not overflowing, check your engine oil metering stick.

Craig · 10-15-2013, 04:43 PM

No overflow, was mildly concerned but no drivability issues so I guess I can assume its safe.

Muaddib · 10-15-2013, 08:29 PM

I would not exceed the limit. Too much oil can cause foaming effect and that is pretty bad for the motor.

roddy · 10-15-2013, 09:13 PM

If you're only over a bit (I think the spec is 5.8 with a filter change), and it bothers you at all, just grab another filter and change it. That should be roughly the right amount of oil to remove. Re-start the car, shut it off, and wait for a few minutes to check the oil (these engines seem to take a bit of time to drain back into the pan). You'll probably find that it is just a hair under the "full". Perfect.

Gunman · 10-15-2013, 10:06 PM

Pulling that filter off is going to be a mess.

Suberman · 10-16-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roddy

If you're only over a bit (I think the spec is 5.8 with a filter change), and it bothers you at all, just grab another filter and change it. That should be roughly the right amount of oil to remove. Re-start the car, shut it off, and wait for a few minutes to check the oil (these engines seem to take a bit of time to drain back into the pan). You'll probably find that it is just a hair under the "full". Perfect.

Easiest solution. Draining half a quart is tediously difficult compared to switching a filter, especially on a Subaru.

It is extremely important to run the oil level no higher than maximum on the dipstick.

Once the crank starts hitting the oil surface you will have problems.

10-15-2013, 01:45 AM	#1
Craig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 338 Thanks: 242 Thanked 191 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil Change Stupid question, but I just changed my oil. I put 6 qts in, forgetting that there's a 5.5 qt requirement. Would I be best to drain excess oil out of the engine, or am I safe to drive with the full 6qts in the car? Thanks in advance!

10-15-2013, 09:13 PM	#6
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're only over a bit (I think the spec is 5.8 with a filter change), and it bothers you at all, just grab another filter and change it. That should be roughly the right amount of oil to remove. Re-start the car, shut it off, and wait for a few minutes to check the oil (these engines seem to take a bit of time to drain back into the pan). You'll probably find that it is just a hair under the "full". Perfect. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

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celica73 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ / '11 Outback / '06 Tundra Location: Durham NC Posts: 510 Thanks: 6 Thanked 155 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	no issues with 6 quarts.

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Myv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Thornhill, Ont, Canada Posts: 531 Thanks: 124 Thanked 113 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Probably not, 6qts should be still okay, as long as it's not overflowing, check your engine oil metering stick.

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Craig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 338 Thanks: 242 Thanked 191 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No overflow, was mildly concerned but no drivability issues so I guess I can assume its safe.

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Muaddib Mentat Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 542 Thanks: 666 Thanked 358 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would not exceed the limit. Too much oil can cause foaming effect and that is pretty bad for the motor.

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