Accidently added about half cup of clr in on top of oil?

2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAKE MALACHI HARTMAN
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we had a leak and was just trying to stay up on it just had full oil change and new filter a few days ago. Will this ruin my car I've only driven it about 15 minutes so far and just did it about an hour ago.
Feb 3, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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I would change the oil and filter ASAP. If the engine sounds okay, then no damage was done. Here is a guide to help walk you through the step with instructions for your car in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Engine Oil

Grade .................... SL Energy Conserving II

Above -20° C (0° F) .................... 10W-30, 10W-40

Below 40° C (100° F) .................... 5W-30 (preferred)

Recommended grade and viscosity for severe driving conditions -

If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in areas with very high temperatures, or used for heavy-duty applications such as towing a trailer, use of oil with the following grade and viscosities is recommended.

API Classification SL or SJ

SAE Viscosity 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, 20W-50

Capacities


Oil capacity .................... 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Feb 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM