quick oil question

**Poppn** · 07-14-2008, 12:57 PM

Is it ok if my oil is overfull by a half a centimeter or so on the dipstick?

Thought it wouldn't hurt to ask, just in case!

**1 TRANS AM** · 07-14-2008, 01:13 PM

You put in 6 qts. I have done this in the past. No problems. If you are worried drain 1/2 qt.

**Poppn** · 07-14-2008, 01:16 PM

I bought 6 quarts for the oil change, but I still have 1/4 bottle left, so I'm guessing it's in the vicinity of 5.75 quarts.

But either way, no harm done from a little extra oil?

**Cutlass** · 07-15-2008, 03:20 AM

did you start the engine up to fill up the oil filter first then check the level?

**Sarge** · 07-15-2008, 03:56 AM

I overfill my sump by a 1/2 quart in all my cars....

**Poppn** · 07-15-2008, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Cutlass

did you start the engine up to fill up the oil filter first then check the level?

Yea, i filled the oil filter before i put it on, started her up for a minute to get things flowing, waited 5 minutes and then topped her off. I guess i just added a little too much

**LS2Tuner** · 07-15-2008, 10:50 AM

6 Qtrs. and you'll be fine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . As long as your not running a Fram filter.

**Poppn** · 07-15-2008, 03:37 PM

using an AC delco filter and some 10W30 PP

**Sarge** · 07-15-2008, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Poppn

Yea, i filled the oil filter before i put it on, started her up for a minute to get things flowing, waited 5 minutes and then topped her off. I guess i just added a little too much

Your good....