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Question: What happens if you overfill the oil?

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DPG, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, Russell, MA, February 01, 2011, 15:45
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no symptoms has bee driven approximately 400 miles since being over filled

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    louis1953 from AGCO Automotive Corporation, February 01, 2011, 16:06
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    It would really depend how much overfilled it was. Less than a quart would have almost no consequences. As the amount of overfill gets greater the problem gets worse. Too much and the crankshaft can cause the oil to foam. Best would be to drain the excess.

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