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What happens if you overfill oil in your car?

Overfilling by a half quart isn’t a problem, but more than that can cause problems How much oil overfill can an engine handle? It really depends on the engine and the total oil volume recommended by the carmaker, but generally speaking, most engines can handle up to 1/2-quart without a problem. Once you overfill oil in your car by more than that, you can start causing problems. On smaller engine (less than 1.5L) overfilling by 1/2-quart can be a problem. Overfilling oil in your car can cause these symptoms and … Read More