YACT: 5 qts of oil instead of 4....

[slikmunks]

if you don't have ramps, do you have maybe a jack and jackstands...?? that would work

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I didn't read any of that stuff, but I have to say that some cars take 5 quarts. No worries..just check the dipstick.

I did, that's why I believe they put 5 qts. The oil goes up to the H area, far out of normal range.

 

[aircooled]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I didn't read any of that stuff, but I have to say that some cars take 5 quarts. No worries..just check the dipstick.

I did, that's why I believe they put 5 qts. The oil goes up to the H area, far out of normal range.

If it's not higher than H you should be fine. Most modern dipsticks have an H & an L (Hi and Low). As long as it does not exceed the H, then there is nothing to worry about. If it's well over the H then take a bit out.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: aircooled

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I didn't read any of that stuff, but I have to say that some cars take 5 quarts. No worries..just check the dipstick.

I did, that's why I believe they put 5 qts. The oil goes up to the H area, far out of normal range.

If it's not higher than H you should be fine. Most modern dipsticks have an H & an L (Hi and Low). As long as it does not exceed the H, then there is nothing to worry about. If it's well over the H then take a bit out.

Well over the H? Well there is a cross hatched area in between the L and the H and the oil goes up to the H area. There is no upper boundary for the H.

 

[aircooled]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: aircooled

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I didn't read any of that stuff, but I have to say that some cars take 5 quarts. No worries..just check the dipstick.

I did, that's why I believe they put 5 qts. The oil goes up to the H area, far out of normal range.

If it's not higher than H you should be fine. Most modern dipsticks have an H & an L (Hi and Low). As long as it does not exceed the H, then there is nothing to worry about. If it's well over the H then take a bit out.

Well over the H? Well there is a cross hatched area in between the L and the H and the oil goes up to the H area. There is no upper boundary for the H.

It's fine then. They filled it to it's capicity, but if it's not over the H line on the dipstick then it's not too full. Reaching the H is perfectly fine.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: aircooled

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: aircooled

Originally posted by: Jellomancer

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I didn't read any of that stuff, but I have to say that some cars take 5 quarts. No worries..just check the dipstick.

I did, that's why I believe they put 5 qts. The oil goes up to the H area, far out of normal range.

If it's not higher than H you should be fine. Most modern dipsticks have an H & an L (Hi and Low). As long as it does not exceed the H, then there is nothing to worry about. If it's well over the H then take a bit out.

Well over the H? Well there is a cross hatched area in between the L and the H and the oil goes up to the H area. There is no upper boundary for the H.

It's fine then. They filled it to it's capicity, but if it's not over the H line on the dipstick then it's not too full. Reaching the H is perfectly fine.

Damn I misworded that. I meant that it's well into the H area. I'll go take a pic...

 

[440sixpack]

*Waiting with breathless anticipation to use the phrase "what a dipstick".* 😀 😉

 

[Ornery]

You guys crack me up! 😀

Seriously Jellomancer, there's a HELL of a lot more you ought to be able to do on a car beyond oil changes. You can't be dependent on a garage for every little thing. Well, maybe you can, but it's such a hassle to set up appointments, drag your ass there at the appointed time, sit around waiting, or bother somebody else to cart you home and take you back. Not to mention the cost! :Q

"not many people can fit under a car when it's on all fours."

I've yet to purchase a car (not a truck), that needed to be jacked up to change the oil. I was wondering if that extra quart in there threw the little thing off balance when cornering? 😀

Seriously again, you do want to lose that extra quart, so the oil doesn't get whipped into a froth. Here's a trick you could try. Drive your car onto a curb to give you enough clearance to remove the filter. If there's a drive that drops off steeply, pull up to where it drops off. Anywhere you can drive it where the engine will be over a recess will work.

 

[T2T III]

All of the suggestions so far have been centered around this individual taking out a little bit of oil to get it into the correct range. However, if I were the owner of this vehicle, I would take it back to the place where the oil was changed in the first place and have them resolve the issue. Plus, I'd get everything documented in the event your car blows a seal in the next year or so. The documentation will save you if you have to take these fools to small claims court to get $400 back for a replaced seal. How long ago was the oil changed? Have you been driving for an extended period of time with the extra oil in it?

 

[notfred]

If you do remove the oil filter, remember it unscrews counterclockwise. Lefty-loosey, righty-tighty.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

The pics I took suck. Out of focus because the camera focuses on the ground behind the dipstick. I'll put something behind it.

 

[Fingers]

I agree with wje but the only flaw I can see is you can't prove they added too much when you could have easily put in an extra quart.

case and point if you are gonna bother messing with the oil at all just change it all out. Won't hurt anything, it will just pamper your engine. If the filter was replaced very recently you might be able to skip replacing that, but the hassle of just taking some oil out for most people just won't be worth it.

In the future if you have the means it would be good to learn how to do it yourself. It's very easy and you will save yourself some money along with having better oil and a better filter for your vehical. plus you don't have to wait in long lines for someone else to do it.


edit: just noticed you said 1000 miles ago. so if your gonna change all the oil out it would be convienient to do the filter now too. If you have a friend who knows how get him/her to show you how to change your own oil. granted it's a little early but it won't hurt a thing. looks like it's a good time to learn.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Crawl under your car and pull the oil plug.... 😛 Let some oil drain on the ground (and your hands).....then put the plug back in. Problem solved.

 

[prontospyder]

Originally posted by: thebestMAX
Rhino Ramps $(30) are the best and fit under Vettes and T/As 😀 but why not just go back to the garage or another place? Cheapest all the way around. Just make sure they dont add another quart after they replace the filter. 🙂

Yeah, I use Rhino Ramps too. Pretty nice ramps for the price.