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Old 04-19-2008, 10:30 PM   #1
azn_oo1
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oil question

if you add to much engine oil what happens does it come out from somewhere by itself, or will i have to take it out from the drain hole

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Old 04-19-2008, 10:52 PM   #2
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Drain it now! If you have too much oil, the crankshaft will "whip" the oil. This creates air bubbles in the oil that can wear the crankshaft bearings quickly.
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