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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Rodgerrr, Aug 5, 2021.

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  1. Rodgerrr

    Rodgerrr Rookie

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    #1 Rodgerrr, Aug 5, 2021
    Doing some work on my 550 and just changed the oil and filters, using 5/40. The front is still up on jack stands. I drained out 12 quarts of oil (measured) and put twelve back in. I then checked the oil dip stick and it shows that the oil level is way high - way over max (it measured a little low before I drained the old oil - cold). I've never seen this after doing earlier oil changes. I've not cranked the engine since the change. Is this something I should be concerned about?
     
  2. AVIMAX

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    #2 AVIMAX, Aug 5, 2021
  3. Rodgerrr

    Rodgerrr Rookie

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    #3 Rodgerrr, Aug 5, 2021
    Thanks, I'm aware of the that procedure - but I had also read somewhere (can't find it now) where it is recommended to monitor the oil level as you are filling the system using the dipstick - which frankly I did not do as I measured what I took out instead. Just easier to ask if what I'm seeing is normal verses doing something bad to the engine.
     
  4. dersark_painclinic

    dersark_painclinic Formula Junior

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    #4 dersark_painclinic, Aug 5, 2021
    Did you drain both the tank and the oil pan?
     
  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 tazandjan, Aug 5, 2021
    Might be overfilled. Tough to tell now since they all seem to have slightly different capacities. Usual way to do a fill is put in 10 quarts, warm up, and sneak up on the oil level a bit at a time.

    If nervous, and overfilling will make a real mess, get a turkey baster and take some out.
     
  6. oscar huang

    oscar huang Rookie

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    #6 oscar huang, Aug 11, 2021
    it happened to my 456 also, but if you do it slow run the engine a bit, everything should be work out. make sure you drain 2 plugs.
     

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