too much oil :(

[pro1]

put too much oil in the clio a few days ago and it was throwing white smoke out the back. It seems alright now. Think i might have caused any damage tho?

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[Dansta]

same happened to me, all sorted tho, and shes fine 4 monthson

 

[JAY172]

no the access oil would have just been sucked into the engine through the engine breather system.i wouldnt leave the oil level to high though as it will increase crankcase pressure and might create oil leaks.

 

[pro1]

oh alright, thanks !

 

[cliosportcraig]

Its just as bad to overfill as its is to under fill !! (unless a dry sump engine is used) On startup all engine oil will be in the sump !! Too much and its not very good for the crankshaft !!

 

[JAY172]

what would it do to the crankshaft?

 

[funkimic]

think i read it can cause bearing probs on the crank if they are submerged in oil. not sure tho

 

[cliosportcraig]

And it will put a lot of strain on the crank as the oil will be cold and quite thick !! Imagine trying to run under water !! Its harder than running through air .. same principal only with oil which is far thicker than water !