When I last changed the oil in my 2008 Tacoma 4X4 2.7L MT, I put in a little more oil than required to bring it to full mark, mostly due to the fact I didn't have to replace the filter. the oil level on the dipstick right now showing a little less than a 1/4 inch above the full line. Is this OK, or do I need to go thru the messy process of draining some of the excess oil.
Is slightly overfilled with oil ok?
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I heard it is worse to overfill the trans or diff than to overfill the crankcase. Sorry not much help.
Instead of trying to drain some, use a suction hand pump ($5 at most stores) and siphon from the fill plug. Mine pulls 4oz of fluid with each pump.
Instead of trying to drain some, use a suction hand pump ($5 at most stores) and siphon from the fill plug. Mine pulls 4oz of fluid with each pump.
I've added 5 qts of oil to engines calling for 4 1/2 qts of oil for years w/o any problems. So I would say if you are ~ 1/2 qt over you have nothing to worry about. From the sound of it, your probably less than that.
If you were a qt of oil over I would be a little concerned. Years ago people with the older overhead cam engines (late 60's) many people added a full qt more oil to those engines.
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If you were a qt of oil over I would be a little concerned. Years ago people with the older overhead cam engines (late 60's) many people added a full qt more oil to those engines.
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oops, I saw MT and thought of the transmission
A little more is probably OK, but I would drain it (or syphon it out) to be on the safe side.
Just don't do it next time.
If there is a noticeable difference, I would be amazed. [at that minor level disparity]
If there is a noticeable difference, I would be amazed. [at that minor level disparity]
I have the same engine in my Tacoma, and I just use 6 quarts when I change it out. It ends up showing a tad high on the dipstick, but that's no big deal.
If you're going to change your oil without changing your filter, at least take the filter off and drain it, then put it back on.
If you're going to change your oil without changing your filter, at least take the filter off and drain it, then put it back on.
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Originally Posted By: mjoekingz28
oops, I saw MT and thought of the transmission
Seeing your post made me want to ask you something. What`s the effects of overfilling a manual transmission or rear diff? I`ve read where people will angle their cars a certain way to be able to stuff more oil in their trannies and rear diffs. I`ve never ever done this,but what`s the general outcome if you do?
oops, I saw MT and thought of the transmission
Seeing your post made me want to ask you something. What`s the effects of overfilling a manual transmission or rear diff? I`ve read where people will angle their cars a certain way to be able to stuff more oil in their trannies and rear diffs. I`ve never ever done this,but what`s the general outcome if you do?
it will more than likely foam up the oil,which is not good.
No problem with your amount! Guaranteed! I was a professional. I would change the filter .I wouldn't remove the filter to drain the oil out though.
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it will more than likely foam up the oil,which is not good.
That anount of oil will not foam up.Where did you get that idea?
it will more than likely foam up the oil,which is not good.
That anount of oil will not foam up.Where did you get that idea?
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Originally Posted By: Steve S
No problem with your amount! Guaranteed! I was a professional.
A professional soothsayer?
No problem with your amount! Guaranteed! I was a professional.
A professional soothsayer?
I alway keep my vehicle and tractor fluid levels 1cm above full mark. done it 20 years now and no leaks
No issues at all. You can be as much as 1 quart high with no major issues. I don't recommend it, but it's nothing to worry about.
If you're anal like me though, it will drive you CRAZY every time you look at the dipstick. I did it once and after about a week my wife told me to either get my [censored] outside and drain it or shut the [censored] up about it.
If you're anal like me though, it will drive you CRAZY every time you look at the dipstick. I did it once and after about a week my wife told me to either get my [censored] outside and drain it or shut the [censored] up about it.
Thanks alot guys, looks like the concensus is that it is OK, which I am glad to hear. saves me alot of hastle and mess trying to drain just a little bit of oil.
appreciate all your advice.
appreciate all your advice.
Yep, you are fine. It is easier to round up to whole quarts I run 6 qts a half quart over in my tacoma with no issues.
If it was my car, I would not hesitate to drain the extra oil even if it was only 200 mL. I started a head gasket leak doing this and it has never completely stopped. Your vehicle is probably too young for that yet, however
The owner's manual may indicate a certain level of overfill as normal after an oil change (my Ford manuals do).
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