Masterofsod

It looks like I put a little too much oil in my 02 z06. It is about a centimeter past the full line (I can take a pic if that hels). The garage I was doing the oil change in was dark and I guess I didn't see it was full when I added more oil in.
My question is: 1. Is this bad for the car? I read that if your taking it to the track or autoX you want to put more oil in it.
2. If so is there an easy way to get some oil out without draining it from the oil pan? Thanks!

Evil-Twin

You don't know how many quarts you put in your car? if its 7 or less, you are fine.

PNW Vett

I would recommend not driving (or even starting/letting it run) the car with too much oil in it. Pull the drain plug and get it back to the correct level. It will be a bit messy, but in my estimation worth it.

oldC5

Just drain and refill with new oil . You will sleep better .

runner140*

It was too dark to count quarts.

Masterofsod

I think it was 7, def. not more.

Masterofsod

Can I drain it and fill with the same oil? It has like 50miles on it since the oil change

Mr.Bill

You think?
When I change my oil and filter I always use 7 qts, Been doing this for 6 plus years and never had an issue.
How can someone change the oil and not be sure how much they put in or bought?

JetMechZ16

If it is 7 Qts or less I would not worry about it.

Masterofsod

Does your dipstick show more then full?

oldC5

[QUOTE=Masterofsod;1584539432]Can I drain it and fill with the same oil? It has like 50miles on it since the oil change

You can but why not just put new oil , or just take Mr. Bill advice 7 qts is ok. I am pretty sure you didn't put more than seven . Most of us buy 7 and put 6.5 . If you put more than 7 you need to let some else do your oil change .

JetMechZ16

Yes my dipstick shows slightly over the full mark when I put in 7 quarts. But I have a question for you. Since you said your reading is 1 centimeter (0.39 inches) over the full mark I'm assuming your in an area that uses the metric system. So did you put in 7 guarts or 7 liters? If it's 7 liters that may be too much.

6speedsteve

I always put 7quarts in mine and it is just a smidge past the hash mark, when I did my first change, 6.5 was just too low.

VinnyT

How did you change oil in the dark??

Corvette_Ed

Checking the level in a Corvette requires the check be done after the motor has run and the oil warmed up, shortly after turning off the car. If you check it when it's cold it will not read correctly.

From the owner's manual:

"Do not check the engine oil level after the engine has
been sitting overnight. A higher than normal reading
might be obtained. Check oil level with the oil warm.
Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to
drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick
might not show the actual level"

rkdc5z06

I put about 7.2~7.5qt on my 02 z06
if you race, GM recommands you to put 1 extra quart on top of 6.5

It will help prevent oil starvation during long hard cornering.

Oldvetter

Yes, but they also recommend draining that extra quart out AFTER you are done racing.

I agree, 7 quarts won't hurt anything.

envyz06

I dont understand how you dont know how many quarts you put in. Did you not count them?

RetiredSFC 97

If you replaced the filter it's going to show over filled until you start the thing and let it run.

Evil-Twin

You are suppose to fill the oil filter before spinning it up. I am amazed that people do not know this.