[soldonvolvo]

I have a 2001 S60 2.4T with 72000 miles.

Today, I had an oil change and after letting the car sit for a while I checked the dip stick. I noticed the oil was over the line by about 1/8 of an inch, maybe a little more. Do I need to have some of the oil drained to to the dip stick line?

Thanks.

 

[EngTech]

Re: How much oil is too much oil? (soldonvolvo)

I would , but that's Me .

Under Running Conditions - it will lower , but - I won't be Revving It way Up.

 

[mattdoc]

I'm not sure, but it wouldn't hurt to drain it to the max level or a bit below it. Did you try asking the guys in the S60 forum, in case your engine is different?

 

[VictorVDC]

Re: How much oil is too much oil? (soldonvolvo)

usually plus or minus one liter is ok for most cars.

If you are racing and want to keep your engine a long time we add an extra half liter to keep it oiled in the corners . If you want it to go faster in the straights we keep it half a liter low away from the crank shaft.

Or if you have the money dry sump system solves both problems.