Too much oil - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MikeyBatz · 11-04-2014, 11:34 AM

I just got my first oil change done at my local service center. I brought my own oil and I think they put in too much. I brought them 6 quarts of enous and they only returned maybe about 50- 100 ML back. Also I am not completely sure they drained all old oil since my engine wasnt fully warmed when I brought it to them.

Two Questions
1. How damaging is it to have over the 5.8 quarts?
2. Is it worth the hassle to get them to drain it?

zc06_kisstherain · 11-04-2014, 11:55 AM

i wouldnt worry too much but i will watch and tell them how much oil needs to go in for next oil change.

Guillaume · 11-04-2014, 11:59 AM

How about checking your dipstick?

MikeyBatz · 11-04-2014, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guillaume

How about checking your dipstick?

I will once I get to somewhere that is level. Do you recommend checking when the engine is cold or warmed up?

Tcoat · 11-04-2014, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyBatz

I will once I get to somewhere that is level. Do you recommend checking when the engine is cold or warmed up?

Always when warmed.

Guillaume · 11-04-2014, 12:24 PM

Yeah, warm, 5 minutes after shutting down the engine.

dpesce · 11-04-2014, 12:33 PM

I'd bet my booty that it'll be fine!

Now 1-2 quarts and I'd be worried about the crankshaft turning that into foamy milk! But it's most likely .3-.4 quarts over filled-- tops, that will burn off/not be an issue at all. When I worked on these, all the engines that took 5.8 qts were given 6 by lazy me. Usually after checking the dipstick, you'd be right on the max line anyway!

Black Tire · 11-04-2014, 01:54 PM

You may want to read 2 old threads I started a while back:

Factory Oil Fill Level

1st Oil Change Experience, Observations & a Surprise

frs10 · 11-04-2014, 06:08 PM

its less than 5.8

fasteddy · 11-04-2014, 06:48 PM

I always put 6 quarts in when I change my oil. A little extra won't hurt.

Pat

civdaddy · 11-04-2014, 10:17 PM

I don't believe these motors on average consume noticeable oil between oil changes. But it's a good practice to check your oil regularly and consistantly. I would not count on a dealer to notify you of any oil consumption issues if they should arise.

Hector · 02-15-2015, 11:46 AM

From my experience the engine ran much hotter when overfilled.
The engine bay was very hot and oil/intake temperatures were much higher on load and idle.
There was also unburned oil from the exhaust and the engine felt quite rough.
That was only 0.2 0.25 quarts over max.
After two days i removed that amount and a bit more.
All temperatures went down immediately and the engine ran fine!
Now i prefer an oil level in/over the mid range of the dipstick.

Wes · 02-15-2015, 06:00 PM

check dip stick, if its way over then u can just let some out and refill.. my friend had it way over for the whole interval from dealer. never checked it.. car not totalled yet lol

#maverick# · 02-15-2015, 06:04 PM

I always overfill by 50-100 mL, better to overfill a little than not put enough. Anything more than 3/4 of a quart I would be worried, other than that you should be fine.

11-04-2014, 11:34 AM	#1
MikeyBatz Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Virginia Posts: 86 Thanks: 13 Thanked 76 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Too much oil I just got my first oil change done at my local service center. I brought my own oil and I think they put in too much. I brought them 6 quarts of enous and they only returned maybe about 50- 100 ML back. Also I am not completely sure they drained all old oil since my engine wasnt fully warmed when I brought it to them. Two Questions 1. How damaging is it to have over the 5.8 quarts? 2. Is it worth the hassle to get them to drain it? Last edited by MikeyBatz; 11-04-2014 at 12:46 PM.

11-04-2014, 11:59 AM	#3
Guillaume Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Exige S 240 Location: Belgium Posts: 732 Thanks: 319 Thanked 602 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How about checking your dipstick? __________________ My car

11-04-2014, 12:24 PM	#6
Guillaume Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Exige S 240 Location: Belgium Posts: 732 Thanks: 319 Thanked 602 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, warm, 5 minutes after shutting down the engine. __________________ My car

02-15-2015, 11:46 AM	#12
Hector Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Toyota GT86 Satin-White-Pearl Location: Germany Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Too much oil=hot running engine From my experience the engine ran much hotter when overfilled. The engine bay was very hot and oil/intake temperatures were much higher on load and idle. There was also unburned oil from the exhaust and the engine felt quite rough. That was only 0.2 0.25 quarts over max. After two days i removed that amount and a bit more. All temperatures went down immediately and the engine ran fine! Now i prefer an oil level in/over the mid range of the dipstick.

02-15-2015, 06:04 PM	#14
#maverick# Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2006 Pontiac GP (SOLD), 2014 FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 378 Thanks: 296 Thanked 145 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I always overfill by 50-100 mL, better to overfill a little than not put enough. Anything more than 3/4 of a quart I would be worried, other than that you should be fine. __________________ "Project cars are like New Years Eve. Endless preparation, hype, a sleepless night of fun, followed promptly by massive headaches and regret." - Anonymous

11-04-2014, 06:48 PM	#10
fasteddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: MN Posts: 184 Thanks: 89 Thanked 82 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I always put 6 quarts in when I change my oil. A little extra won't hurt. Pat

11-04-2014, 10:17 PM	#11
civdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Slow Location: U.S. Posts: 261 Thanks: 48 Thanked 134 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't believe these motors on average consume noticeable oil between oil changes. But it's a good practice to check your oil regularly and consistantly. I would not count on a dealer to notify you of any oil consumption issues if they should arise.

02-15-2015, 06:00 PM	#13
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	check dip stick, if its way over then u can just let some out and refill.. my friend had it way over for the whole interval from dealer. never checked it.. car not totalled yet lol

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