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Oil Higher than MAX on dipstick 850 1993

posted by  someone claiming to be mark sloo on  Wed Jun 25 05:41 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hi all,

Does anyone know what happens to performance/engine life when oil is filled higher than the max on the dipstick (I have a '93 850)? The manual says not to do it.

Mark








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    Oil Higher than MAX on dipstick 850 1993

    posted by  Flying Dutchman on  Fri Jun 27 07:42 CST 2003
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    Just drain some out. It will take all of 5 minutes. Or, at the rate these puppies use oil, it will probably go down all on its own.
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    96 850 GLT 5-Speed- Sold due to astronomical repair costs.








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    Oil Higher than MAX on dipstick 850 1993

    posted by  someone claiming to be ermik on  Wed Jun 25 21:09 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    are there much more oil than there should be?

    too much oil can cause leaks in seals and such ...

    id recommend you to drain some oil untill the level is below the MAX.

    ( MAX while engine is cold ofcourse )







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    Oil Higher than MAX on dipstick 850 1993

    posted by  someone claiming to be Sam on  Wed Jun 25 07:19 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    I did that to my 940T and posted a similar question. The response that I got was that as long as the oil brether box is clear, there shouldn't be a problem. I would assume that that holds true for the 850 as well.

    Sam






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