overfill motor oil

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Lightskin1978, May 9, 2005.

  1. I put too much oil in my accent. 3 quarts to be exact. I noticed a
    problem right away. I got a oil change within 2 hours. the engine
    light blinks and my car drives rough. What kind of damage could have
    been done to the engine and what can I do to fix the problem?


    Thank you, TC
     
    Lightskin1978, May 9, 2005
    #1
  2. Lightskin1978

    shawn Guest

    You overfilled it by 3 quarts??!! How did you manage to do that?

    Shawn
     
    shawn, May 9, 2005
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  3. Lightskin1978

    hyundaitech Guest

    Take your spark plugs out and spray them off with brake cleaner or carb
    cleaner and let them completely dry (or just replace the plugs). With the
    plugs out, unplug your crank sensor (this will keep the coil and injectors
    from firing) and crank the engine to help expel the oil from the
    combustion chamber. When it doesn't seem to be spraying stuff out
    anymore, stop cranking and install the plugs and reconnect the crank
    sensor.

    Also check your air filter to be sure it isn't oil soaked.

    And last, have your check engine lamp reset after it stops misfiring.
     
    hyundaitech, May 9, 2005
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