[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 the dip stick line?

Thanks.

 

[850arrrsaylikepirate]

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

Just like any other car, too much oil is bad. Drain that sucka.

 

[SML]

I wouldn't take my advice, but 1/8" is not much. I would just leave it.

The Honda dealer filled up my other car about 1/4" over the limit. It doesn't seem to have caused any problems in 8000kms. There are no bubbles in the oil or anything like that from what I can see.

 

[VTT5]

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

It's almost certainly not overfilled by enough to cause instant or catastrophic damage, but if it were my car, I'd feel better if I drained some out to put it back in spec.