2000 Toyota Corolla engine oil dip stick indicates more than full

2000 TOYOTA COROLLA
60,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GILBERTROLANDYCIRERA
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I recently change oil my engine oil I accidentally over filled my oil which reflects on my dip stick what should I do with this situation?
Nov 18, 2008 at 1:13 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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You need to drain some back out then add however much you need to top it off. Overfilling the engine with oil can seriously damage the crankshaft main seals, and depending on how far overfilled, it can damage other parts as well.
Nov 18, 2008 at 1:25 AM