Is there too much oil in? Is it Damaging? See Picture **

[redcivic47]

Hi users of Type-R-Owners Forums!!!

Ive just bought an ep3, ive checked the dipstick and there seems to be too much oil. Have a look.



How much shall i drain out? It is at least 1cm if not more above the upper marker.

Can this be damaging to the engine?

Thank you

 

[Griffin]

It's hard to tell how much oil is in there as the rest of the dipstick is caked in oil.

Wipe it clean, the whole dipstick and give it another dip and post another photo of it

 

[tom83]

I always keep my oil 1 or 2 mm over the top dot. Never had a problem

 

[redcivic47]

I did wipe it, it picks up oils from the side.

 

[Griffin]

I did wipe it, it picks up oils from the side.

Fair doos, so is the oil up to here?

I would say it'll be fine IMO.

 

[Stokes]

Are you checking the oil while the engine is cool?

 

[redcivic47]

This was done after the car had been driven 2 miles in 10 minutes. So engine wasnt fully warm.

 

[jordbalboa]

check when cold on level ground and after a quick run for true measurement

 

[redcivic47]

Thanks for the replies! Yes I will try get a reading when cold and after a run.

 

[Griffin]

Doesnt matter if hot or cold, just turn engine off, wait 2 minutes, check oil.

 

[Stoo.]

check when cold on level ground and after a quick run for true measurement

NO!!!!

Run the car up to fully operating temperature.
Turn off the engine.
Allow to rest for 3 mins then check!

Then you get a TRUE reading of the oil level when it's at operating temp.

 

[jordbalboa]

That's kinda what I meant with out the added detail.

 

[Stoo.]

Lol you said cold!!

Needs to be hot.

 

[Griffin]

The dipstick is only a visual indication with no actual indication of true measurement. The amount of difference in expansion due to the oil being hot or cold is going to make next to no difference. Just keep the oil around the top dot and it'll be fine.

 

[Stoo.]

It's a better indication than a cold reading.

When all you have is a dipstick to indictate, it's as accurate as you will get

The hot vs cold reading can be quite different, dependant in vehicle. Believe.

 

[Griffin]

I do agree but it's really not important if the oil is bang on the top dot or slightly above/below. All the oil once the engine is started sitting in the sump gets pumped around all the oil gallery's and splashed up the inners of the engine with an amount left in the sump. Give or take 1/2 a litre and it's not going to cause any damage whatsoever.

 

[Stoo.]

Oh. Thanks for the lesson Griff

Although I disagree on the 'give' part.

Too Much oil is baaaad mmmkay

 

[dotty]

For years and years I've always checked my oil when cold. As in over night cold. I feel this is when the most accurate reading is given.

I've never had any oil related problem with any of the 8 type r cars I've owned.

 

[Griffin]

Oh. Thanks for the lesson Griff

Although I disagree on the 'give' part.

Too Much oil is baaaad mmmkay

It's not a lesson for you stoo. I know you know your stuff.

A tad too much won't cause a problem, a lot too much is bad news.

 

[curtusz]

the top dot is there for a reason , its a guide of how much oil you should put it , personally i try to get it between min and max mark. wouldnt like to risk oil bursting through piston rings or seals , it may burn off ... but doesnt take long to jack car up and crack sump plug off and get a little out