#1: Max. oil level Author: Ben.M, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:35 am ---- 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.
Thank you
#2: Re: Max. oil level Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:39 am ---- Petrol engine - I wouldnt really worry about it if its only just slightly over.
Diesel engine - Drain the level back down to MAX ASAP.
#3: Re: Max. oil level Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:40 am ---- Is it definitely on flat ground first?
And you've let it all settle?
#4: Re: Max. oil level Author: Ben.M, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:44 am ----
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.
Thanks
#5: Re: Max. oil level Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:45 am ----
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.
Thanks
2mm over the max, dont worry about it.
As for the oil level gauge - a BSI software update will cure that.
#6: Re: Max. oil level Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:46 am ---- 2mm? I wouldn't bother
#7: Re: Max. oil level Author: Ben.M, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:47 am ---- Great, thanks both of you
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