To much engine oil?

2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
90,450 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVE620
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Changed my engine oil with 10qt drove about 100 miles when i realized that i should have only installed 8qt. i removed 2qts. could i have caused any damage. oil pressure good.
Apr 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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STEVE W.
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While it isn't a good idea it likely didn't hurt it. The oil level in most engines is lower than it could be to keep it away from the spinning crankshaft. If the crank starts frothing the oil you end up with air trapped in it and air isn't good for bearings. As such most engines are designed so the oil can only get near the crankshaft under extreme conditions when the engine it tilted or under a lot of cornering force. The rest of the time there is about 1-2 quarts of "room" in there. In this case the oil might have hit the crank a few times but it caused no real issues.
Apr 23, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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STEVE620
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thank you
Apr 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Apr 25, 2026 at 7:55 AM