Overfill of engine oil

[NCF 110]

I change the engine oil in my 200tdi Defender on the weekend , I`v over filled it , the oil is covering the danger mark on the dip stick , (fully across the danger sign ) will this be OK or should I remove some oil . And if so whats the easiest way to do this .

Thanks Stewie

[disco2_dan]

If its covering or even close to a DANGER sign then its pretty self explanatory I would think..... Take out some oil or there is a danger you will ruin something... Undo the sump plug and let some oil out.....

[GILLOVERLAND]

Swap the oil filter for a new one. There only cheap and doing this will remove about a pint of oil.
Overfilling the engine with oil can cause serious damage!

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[NCF 110]

Used the sump method , first go took to little out , so undid sump bolt again , but this time just about emptied the lot could not get the bolt back in
Back to normal level now .


Thanks Stewie

[disco2_dan]

Used the sump method , first go took to little out , so undid sump bolt again , but this time just about emptied the lot could not get the bolt back in
Back to normal level now .


Thanks Stewie

Lol done the same myself a few times now, it's a little messy but hey if your not getting dirty then your not havin fun!

[manic]

How much oil did you put in?

I done mine recently, I put in 6 liters and a bit more in the filter. When checking the dipstick before starting it was over the MAX level, just up to the twist in the stick. I knew it had been completely drained and that less oil had gone in than stated capacity so I started it up.

After an idle and then checking it again, the dipstick showed around the minimum oil mark. The car hadnt moved off the drive, and there were no leaks. So whats that about!?

Now my dipstick is impossible to read, it has a drop of oil at the tip and then a streak up the side like its run off, oil so clear you cant tell where it was.

I suspect after messing around with the position of my disptick I have rendered it useless.

Just saying, the dipstick can read false.

[ugu80]

You will never have to worry about overfilling again.
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve - Something good for a change

[uninformed]

How much oil did you put in?

I done mine recently, I put in 6 liters and a bit more in the filter. When checking the dipstick before starting it was over the MAX level, just up to the twist in the stick. I knew it had been completely drained and that less oil had gone in than stated capacity so I started it up.

After an idle and then checking it again, the dipstick showed around the minimum oil mark. The car hadnt moved off the drive, and there were no leaks. So whats that about!?

Now my dipstick is impossible to read, it has a drop of oil at the tip and then a streak up the side like its run off, oil so clear you cant tell where it was.

I suspect after messing around with the position of my disptick I have rendered it useless.

Just saying, the dipstick can read false.

If the dipstick is in the origial postion and the original brand/type, how is it going to read false......have a think about it.

[uninformed]

Do not over fill. 1mm above the max mark is going to be ok, but it doesnt take much over it to ruin an engine....ask me how I know

Depending on how well you drain the oil, how much you charge the new filter with, will determine how much you actually pour in the top to hit the full mark on the DS. Remember the engine should be final checked, sitting 5mins AFTER it has reached operating temp.

BUT DO NOT run up to temp if the DS is reading above max, when cold after filling....drain required amount.

PS, we are talking diesels here

[justinc]

In the OP's defence, the 200 Tdi is notoriously easy to overfill.

The dipstick enters the oil level at an oblique angle. This means a 200 Tdi engine will take less from low to high level that a 300 Tdi. Almost 500ml compared to 1 litre.

I always add 6 litres, and after running and leaving for a few minutes, you find it will only take about another litre. Of course, I have had to use 7.5 litres in the odd one, too.

JC