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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS - Overfilled Oil?

So I've accidentally overfilled my oil, the oil line is about a half of an inch past the top notch on the dipstick. I haven't driven the car yet because I know that the oil can get aerated. I don't want to cause any damage to my car by driving it, and I can't get the plug off of the sump to drain some oil out. I don't know what to do.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I might be able to do to get some oil out?

Update:

As for how much I overfilled by, the oil level was below the bottom notch on the dip stick - so I put three quarts in. My math was off though - the sump holds I believe 3.7 litres.

So I would wager I probably overfilled by a little less than a quart.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Stick a vacuum suction down the dipstick and remove the excess oil. You can then use the pump for your future oil changes without the hassle of draining and spilling the oil everywhere. How many quarts did you overfill by? It really depends on how much more you put in. A bit won't hurt but over a quart may cause the oil to foam and seals to expands and eventually leak if not resolved.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you haven't changed your oil filter than you can try changing it but don't fill it with oil. the excess you overfilled it with will drop your level. If it is still to high after you crank it then repeat the step until your level is at the correct level. That would be the easiest with out having to drop the front of your oil pan to drain it out. Good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    If you can't get the drain plug out, then remove the oil filter and drain the oil out of it. You could also take it to a oil change place and let them get the drain plug loose and drain the oil out. they might do it for free if they aren't busy, so try and find a time when they are slow. good luck.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Just start'er up for a minute. Shut it off & remove the oil filter. If ya dump the filter, that'll probly be enuff to put it on the full line.

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