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Ben.M
PostPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:35 am Up
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My oil level is slightly over the max. on the dipstick, is this bad??? I know the limits are there for a reason but i've driven about with it at this level with no issues however i'm just worried that it may be doing harm to the engine.

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Petrol engine - I wouldnt really worry about it if its only just slightly over.

Diesel engine - Drain the level back down to MAX ASAP.

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Is it definitely on flat ground first?

And you've let it all settle?

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MrBSI wrote:
Petrol engine - I wouldnt really worry about it if its only just slightly over.

Diesel engine - Drain the level back down to MAX ASAP.

1.1 petrol, I might drain it down a little for peace of mind when I've got the time but as long as its safe for then engine then i'm happy.

Yes Lee, on a flat surface the level is about 2mm over max. on the dipstick. The dash oil warning is useless tho, one day it will say its full, the next empty so I can just go by the dipstick.
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Ben.M wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
Petrol engine - I wouldnt really worry about it if its only just slightly over.

Diesel engine - Drain the level back down to MAX ASAP.

1.1 petrol, I might drain it down a little for peace of mind when I've got the time but as long as its safe for then engine then i'm happy.

Yes Lee, on a flat surface the level is about 2mm over max. on the dipstick. The dash oil warning is useless tho, one day it will say its full, the next empty so I can just go by the dipstick.
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2mm over the max, dont worry about it.

As for the oil level gauge - a BSI software update will cure that.

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2mm? I wouldn't bother Laughing
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Great, thanks both of you Smile
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