I had my 1.8 Mondeo serviced at a Ford main agent 3 weeks ago.
As the car had used some oil in the last few months I decided to check the oil level this evening.
I drove home from work, parked up and left the car for about 10 mins to let the oil drain back into the sump.
I then dipped it and found that the oil level is 5-6 mm above the MAX mark.
I am aware what damage can be caused by overfilling etc, but how far over the MAX mark should I worry about it, is there any acceptable margin for error?
PP
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Thanks Dave, there's a good spilt in opinion there really.
Think I'll take it back and get them to let a bit out.
PP
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Thanks Dave, there's a good spilt in opinion there really. Think I'll take it back and get them to let a bit out. PP
Nice one! "Spilt" is certainly what you'll get, if you have ever tried just letting out a bit!
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Well I'd like to say I meant to spell it like that but I'd be lying!
I'd rather let them spill it than get my own hands dirty :-)
PP
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An overfill of this order probably won't matter, especially if the level is soon lowered by the engine burning oil. The only exception to this I have found is the small PSA IDI diesel, which wets its timing belt if filled to max. (7/8 full is OK).
The best way to relieve an engine of a little oil is to unscrew the filter with a bowl underneath. Screw it back up when enough has come out, unless the engine is so overfull that you have to run the engine with the filter tight to refill it.
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