<vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
> the truck by mistake.
>
> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>
>
"Petebert" <castle@nthrax.org> wrote in message
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> yes take out the extra
Check your oil level with the dipstick. It should have a line indicating the
maximum level of oil. If the oil is not above that line, don't do anything.
Jeff
> <vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
>> the truck by mistake.
>>
>> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
>> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
<vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
> the truck by mistake.
>
> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>
> Thanks for your help.
If its a V8 it won't make a any difference.
Its not going to blow any seals, leak anywhere, nothing.
We used to put an extra quart in V8s after we rebuilt
them on purpose.
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:39:41 -0700, "Scott" <homealone.com> wrote:
>
><vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
>> the truck by mistake.
>>
>> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
>> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>If its a V8 it won't make a any difference.
>
>Its not going to blow any seals, leak anywhere, nothing.
>We used to put an extra quart in V8s after we rebuilt
>them on purpose.
>
>
>
Does it matter which V8s? I grew up with it should be a bit low (like
1/2 qt). That was in oem 289s, 272s, etc.
--
Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/davescar_7_11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/Engine_rebuild_006.jpg
You should drain a litre out. Thats a fair amount too much.
It wont take long and you wont have to worry about it anymore.
I'm not an expert but I think it can damage oil seals in some engines.
<vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone,
>
> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
the
> truck by mistake.
>
> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>
>
>
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 21:09:29 -0500, "Andyt" <andyt@mts.net> wrote:
>You should drain a litre out. Thats a fair amount too much.
>
>It wont take long and you wont have to worry about it anymore.
>
>I'm not an expert but I think it can damage oil seals in some engines.
>
>
><vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
>the
>> truck by mistake.
>>
>> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
>> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
It is particular bad if the crankshaft can contact the oil, as it
aerates the oil, reducing oil pressure.
Scott <homealone.com> wrote:
> If its a V8 it won't make a any difference.
My first car was given to me because the owner thought it had a rod knock,
and he didn't want to fuss with it. As I was hooking it up to a tow bar in
front of his house, he was telling me how he had just changed the oil, and
put in five fresh quarts of Pennzoil. Riding home, I was reading the
Motor's Manual which said 4 quarts... hmm.
Drained all the oil, put four quarts back in, kept the car for a year.
Dodge 383 V-8.
--
---
Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8,-122.5
Where the f*ck do some of these ideas come from? What makes the crankcase on
a V8 different from any other crankcase?
Picture this.... a little effect called "windage". The crankshaft sets up a
mini-tornado in side the crankcase... this tornado picks up oil that adheres
to the crankshaft even to the point of throwing things our of balance. As
the oil is tossed about, it foams.... foam is not a good lubricant.... If
the oil is lucky enough to remain in the sump, there is a chance that the
crank throws can hit this pool of oil... do a belly flop off the high board
and tell me that this wont make a difference.
Overfull is overfull.... no wonder you are "homealone.com"....
"Scott" <homealone.com> wrote in message
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>
> <vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
> > the truck by mistake.
> >
> > So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
> > difference? I have been getting different stories from different
people.
> >
> > Thanks for your help.
>
>
> If its a V8 it won't make a any difference.
>
> Its not going to blow any seals, leak anywhere, nothing.
> We used to put an extra quart in V8s after we rebuilt
> them on purpose.
>
>
>
>
On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 04:55:41 GMT, "Jim Warman"
<mechanic@tenalpsulet.net> wrote:
>Where the f*ck do some of these ideas come from? What makes the crankcase on
>a V8 different from any other crankcase?
>
>Picture this.... a little effect called "windage". The crankshaft sets up a
>mini-tornado in side the crankcase... this tornado picks up oil that adheres
>to the crankshaft even to the point of throwing things our of balance. As
>the oil is tossed about, it foams.... foam is not a good lubricant.... If
>the oil is lucky enough to remain in the sump, there is a chance that the
>crank throws can hit this pool of oil... do a belly flop off the high board
>and tell me that this wont make a difference.
So, question.... do you promote the use of windage trays? I may have
to replace the oil pan in mine. Also, pros and cons of chromed oil pan
with regard to function not appearance. Thanks. Jim.
>
>Overfull is overfull.... no wonder you are "homealone.com"....
>
>
>"Scott" <homealone.com> wrote in message
>news:11ltnin78tcpk76@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> <vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> > Hi everyone,
>> >
>> > I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
>> > the truck by mistake.
>> >
>> > So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
>> > difference? I have been getting different stories from different
>people.
>> >
>> > Thanks for your help.
>>
>>
>> If its a V8 it won't make a any difference.
>>
>> Its not going to blow any seals, leak anywhere, nothing.
>> We used to put an extra quart in V8s after we rebuilt
>> them on purpose.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
--
Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/davescar_7_11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/Engine_rebuild_006.jpg
In article <h%D7f.43531$yS6.3633@clgrps12>,
"Jim Warman" <mechanic@tenalpsulet.net> wrote:
> Where the f*ck do some of these ideas come from? What makes the crankcase on
> a V8 different from any other crankcase?
>
> Picture this.... a little effect called "windage". The crankshaft sets up a
> mini-tornado in side the crankcase... this tornado picks up oil that adheres
> to the crankshaft even to the point of throwing things our of balance. As
> the oil is tossed about, it foams.... foam is not a good lubricant.... If
> the oil is lucky enough to remain in the sump, there is a chance that the
> crank throws can hit this pool of oil... do a belly flop off the high board
> and tell me that this wont make a difference.
Not to mention excess oil on the cylinder walls overloading the
rings.
> Overfull is overfull.... no wonder you are "homealone.com"....
Classic case of More's Law which states;
If more is good, too much is just right.
"Andyt" <andyt@mts.net> wrote in
news:iBB7f.3952$lb7.47778@news1.mts.net:
> You should drain a litre out. Thats a fair amount too much.
>
> It wont take long and you wont have to worry about it anymore.
>
> I'm not an expert but I think it can damage oil seals in some engines.
>
>
> <vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre
>> in
> the
>> truck by mistake.
>>
>> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make
>> a difference? I have been getting different stories from different
>> people.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
pull the oil filter off and drain it. it will be about the right amount
fast and easy. KB
--
ThunderSnake #9 Warn once, shoot twice
460 in the pkup, 460 on the stand for another pkup
and one in the shed for a fun project to yet be decided on
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 22:33:59 -0700, Spike <jma@snowcrest.net> wrote:
>So, question.... do you promote the use of windage trays? I may have
>to replace the oil pan in mine. Also, pros and cons of chromed oil pan
>with regard to function not appearance. Thanks. Jim.
I think a windage tray is a good idea particularly on a vehicle that
gets "thrown around" a lot. On some cars the sump design makes it more
necessary than others.
As far as the chrome pan is concerned, they look a bit better,
possibly for a bit longer - but can still rust through and have no
advantage mechanically or operationally. They are SOMETIMES more
difficult to seal gasket-wise.
On Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:00:19 -0400, nospam.clare.nce@sny.der.on.ca
wrote:
>On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 22:33:59 -0700, Spike <jma@snowcrest.net> wrote:
>
>
>>So, question.... do you promote the use of windage trays? I may have
>>to replace the oil pan in mine. Also, pros and cons of chromed oil pan
>>with regard to function not appearance. Thanks. Jim.
>I think a windage tray is a good idea particularly on a vehicle that
>gets "thrown around" a lot. On some cars the sump design makes it more
>necessary than others.
Normal driving, although this does include winding mountain and
coastal roads. And speed situation would be straight line.
>
>As far as the chrome pan is concerned, they look a bit better,
>possibly for a bit longer - but can still rust through and have no
>advantage mechanically or operationally. They are SOMETIMES more
>difficult to seal gasket-wise.
Thanks. I had heard that some chrome parts were not a good idea, such
as the oil pan, because the chrome reduced the heat transfer.
--
Spike
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2, Vintage Burgundy
w/Black Std Interior, A Code 289 C4 Trac-Lok;
Vintage 40 16" rims w/225/50ZR16 KDWS BF Goodrich
gForce Radial T/As, Cobra drop; surround sound
audio-video...
See my ride at....
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/003_May_21_3004.jpg
Feb 2004- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/005_May_21_2004.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/davescar_7_11_05_002.jpg
Jul 2005- http://207.36.208.198/albums/86810/Engine_rebuild_006.jpg
Lots of commentary. The main message , though, is to get that litre of oil
out of there. So I will get it out tomorrow.
Dave
"Petebert" <castle@nthrax.org> wrote in message
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> yes take out the extra
>
> <vgatehouse@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Sty7f.114039$Ph4.3495746@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I changed the oil in my truck the other day and I put an extra litre in
>> the truck by mistake.
>>
>> So... What should I do? Should I take out a litre? Or does it make a
>> difference? I have been getting different stories from different people.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> pull the oil filter off and drain it. it will be about the right amount
>fast and easy. KB
NOW there's the best idea yet!!!
FWIW The Chilton manual for CROWN VICS & Merc Marauders
4.6L V8's lists too much oil in crankcase as a cause for
engine missing. Don't know why, but that's what they say.
tj
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