High Oil Level

[Fievel]

Hi everybody...long time no talk Anyways, I did the oil myself for the first time on my vibe today. However, after I added the 3.9 qt for the base vibe as recommended, I ran the engine, and when I checked the oil, the level looked to be way over the top dot. I let both the oil pan and where the filter connects drain until they stopped dripping, so I really doubt any old oil is in there. Any ideas on why it may read high? Should I take a bit of oil out?

[Fievel]

I was on a flat slope. In my heated garage in fact. I just don't want to cause any harm to the car....I'll let it stay warm overnight, and check it when I get to work in the morning.It's been pretty cold here in MN...not sure if that has anything to do with it. Oh yeah...switched to Synthetic today too....woohoo....happy Vibe.

[FusionVGT]

If it's still reading high you should drain some out. You can blow seals out with excess oil.

[Fievel]

It looks good now....kinda weird...maybe I just read it wrong the first time or something.Shouldn't drink while changing the oil I guess

[mkosem]

Quote, originally posted by FusionVGT »If it's still reading high you should drain some out. You can blow seals out with excess oil.With 3.9qt in there I really wouldn't worry about this ^^That would be something to worry about if you put more like 4.5qt in...or more--Matt