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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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?
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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.
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Originally Posted by pkazsr
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.
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If its at the full or a hair above (or below) shouldnt hurt a thing.
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Originally Posted by bac22
, they may solve the problem short term but as the product wears off they generally make the original problem worst.
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Originally Posted by 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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