In a message dated 10/1/01 9:47:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
105671.471@compuserve.com writes:
<< Although this is not terminal in the short term it certainly isn't
what the designers had in mind. I figure you have about 7 qts too many in
there >>
Drain the excess oil into a clean container, then run it through a screen.
Keep this oil for the next oil change, . . and the next, . . .and the next.
;+)
There won't be any short term damage, just be sure to drain the oil to proper
levels.
As for the synthetic Vs dino oil, unless the engine has run on synthetic
since near new, the benefits will be minimal. Though synthetic will have
reduced friction. Changing the oil at regular intervals along with proper
engine start up will extend engine life.
When starting a engine it's best to crank a few seconds to allow oil pressure
to build before having the engine fire. Depending on the car, crank the
engine first then pull the choke or pump the gas. When the engine fires,
let it idle on it's own. If it won't idle "tickle" the gas pedal just enough
to keep the engine running. Revving a engine in it's first 15 seconds of run
time will increase wear.
Harold
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