I Put 5Qrts of Oil Instead of 4.5...

[Zambuzan]

I know, I'm dumb. I've tried to siphon out some oil from the dipstick hole but the hand pump is pretty weak (or maybe it's just me). The dipstick level is a tiny bit over the "full" line. It's like 1/2cm over. Should I go through the trouble of opening up the drain bolt again and probably making a big fat mess? Or should I just live with it? Does anyone have any experiences? I can't be the only moron that has done this...

[E30SPDFRK]

Oh shit dude, sorry to say, but I think you're going to need a new engine...

[HerbE30]

Oh shit dude, sorry to say, but I think you're going to need a new engine...

This man knows the truth. It happens though. It's easy to do with an m20, which is why they are so expensive. Good luck hunting!

I would remove the drain just a bit for safety. Just hold a water bottle under there.

[vpilarrt]

I routinely run my track car with 1/2 to 3/4 quart extra oil (to help with starvation in the long corners). Never had a problem yet.

[James Crivellone]

I routinely run my track car with 1/2 to 3/4 quart extra oil (to help with starvation in the long corners). Never had a problem yet.

Ditto, common in racing, leave it alone

[Andre3127]

A lot of guys who race these run a quart over. It's fine. The excess will leak out soon anyways

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[e30davie]

Part out.

[uturn]

The extra oil is going to get into the cylinders and hydro-lock his engine. More parts on the horizon!

[jgilber0]

I know, I'm dumb. I've tried to siphon out some oil from the dipstick hole but the hand pump is pretty weak (or maybe it's just me). The dipstick level is a tiny bit over the "full" line. It's like 1/2cm over. Should I go through the trouble of opening up the drain bolt again and probably making a big fat mess? Or should I just live with it? Does anyone have any experiences? I can't be the only moron that has done this...

All good; drive and enjoy. You’re fine.

[jeffnhiscars]

I just changed my oil and it took the whole 5qt jug. The e30 police have yet to show up.

[Zambuzan]

Thanks for the replies guys. I decided to just sell the whole car so I wouldn't have to deal with whatever tragedy comes from adding .5 exrta quarts. I'll let the next guy worry about it... the poor sucker will never know!
:jk:

[Zambuzan]

All good; drive and enjoy. You’re fine.

Will do. Hey, I'm in South FL too! What part are you in?

[jgilber0]

Will do. Hey, I'm in South FL too! What part are you in?

Palm Beach County! You?

[Zambuzan]

Palm Beach County! You?

Cool, I'm in Naples. I actually bought my e30 around the Palm Beach area, I was lucky enough to not have to drive across the country for it lol.