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shop put 5 quarts oil in my car

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by kknguyen1168, Jun 9, 2013.

  1. kknguyen1168

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    hi

    i just got oil change, shop put in 5 quarts instead 4.5 quarts, is it ok or should I tell them to take out 1/2 quart? will mpg going to lose some?

    thanks all

    V/r

    Khoi Nguyen
     
    #1 kknguyen1168, Jun 9, 2013
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    Use the dipstick, check the level. If it is above the maximum fill line (second dot), you need to drain some. Simple as that.
     
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    I only put 3.75 quarts in mine so I would be having them take a bit more out.
     
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    hi

    I checked, just a little over the second dot, should it ok?
     
    #4 kknguyen1168, Jun 9, 2013
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    I would drain it out until its either on the 2nd dot or between the min and max dot, it can cause problems for your vehicle if its overfilled.
     
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    i've never seen an mpg problem with upto 1/8" over top dot.
     
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    The top dot is the max fill line. If it is over max fill, it is overfilled. Easy to just suck some up the dipstick with $1 worth of aquarium tubing.
     
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    i agree, but i never saw any short or long term ramifications.
     
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