Oil Level is a bit high.
Jun 21, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Racer
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Oil Level is a bit high.
I added some Oil Stop Leak to my Oil in hopes of stopping a small oil leak. My Oil level is now a little higher than operating range. Do I have anything to be worried about? Thanks.
Jun 21, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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90VetteDan
I added some Oil Stop Leak to my Oil in hopes of stopping a small oil leak. My Oil level is now a little higher than operating range. Do I have anything to be worried about? Thanks.
Barely over the line up to ~1/2 quart...It's fine. Over that, drain a little.
Jun 21, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Racer
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The level is right at the ends of the arrow next to the very right line of operating range. The line of Oil Makes the arrow tip a triangle. Too much?
Jun 21, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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I have never heard of a "fix" in a can that solved a problem without causing more problems. Fix the leak and change the oil and filter.
Jun 22, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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I have never heard of a "fix" in a can that solved a problem without causing more problems. Fix the leak and change the oil and filter.
, they may solve the problem short term but as the product wears off they generally make the original problem worst.
Jun 22, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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If its at the full or a hair above (or below) shouldnt hurt a thing.
Jun 22, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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, they may solve the problem short term but as the product wears off they generally make the original problem worst.
Jun 22, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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90VetteDan
The level is right at the ends of the arrow next to the very right line of operating range. The line of Oil Makes the arrow tip a triangle. Too much?
as long as it's close to the fill line, you're fine
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