Name : Joined : 2014-11-23Post Count : 131 Merit : 0
Subject: Oil Overfill Sat May 07, 2016 12:09 pm
So this last change I used the Purolator PureOne equivalent to the PF52 oil filter. I read that by doing this it is ok dump in a whole 5 quarts. After checking the oil today it is at least a half quart over filled, probably a little more. Do I need to drain some or is it ok?
h20man Enthusiast
Name : Aaron W. Age : 30 Location : CT Joined : 2013-10-04Post Count : 242 Merit : -2
Subject: Re: Oil Overfill Sun May 08, 2016 9:08 pm
I personally wouldn't run a car that's filled over capacity. Some say an overfilled crankcase will whip the oil into a froth and actually end up starving the pump, others run their car that has known oil burning issues a half quart over. I'd drain it to be safe
1997riv Enthusiast
Name : Joined : 2014-11-23Post Count : 131 Merit : 0
Subject: Re: Oil Overfill Sun May 08, 2016 11:38 pm
h20man wrote:
I personally wouldn't run a car that's filled over capacity. Some say an overfilled crankcase will whip the oil into a froth and actually end up starving the pump, others run their car that has known oil burning issues a half quart over. I'd drain it to be safe
I let some out tonight. I know you can go a little over since the tray in the pan gasket somewhat prevents foaming, but I had quite a bit too much. Now I know how much to put in with a bigger filter I guess.
h20man Enthusiast
Name : Aaron W. Age : 30 Location : CT Joined : 2013-10-04Post Count : 242 Merit : -2
Subject: Re: Oil Overfill Mon May 09, 2016 8:50 am
It's just piece of mind, you'll feel better driving it knowing it's filled properly. Like I said I've seen cars run fine overfilled. My work van for example (4.3 vortec gmc) was filled about half quart more and is fine
albertj Master
Name : Location : Finger Lakes of New York State Joined : 2007-05-31Post Count : 8687 Merit : 181
Subject: Re: Oil Overfill Wed May 11, 2016 9:30 pm
stydel311 wrote:
So this last change I used the Purolator PureOne equivalent to the PF52 oil filter. I read that by doing this it is ok dump in a whole 5 quarts. After checking the oil today it is at least a half quart over filled, probably a little more. Do I need to drain some or is it ok?
Ahem.
The PF52 only holds about 8-10 oz ( a coffee cup) more oil than the 47.
1997riv Enthusiast
Name : Joined : 2014-11-23Post Count : 131 Merit : 0
Subject: Re: Oil Overfill Wed May 11, 2016 11:27 pm
albertj wrote:
stydel311 wrote:
So this last change I used the Purolator PureOne equivalent to the PF52 oil filter. I read that by doing this it is ok dump in a whole 5 quarts. After checking the oil today it is at least a half quart over filled, probably a little more. Do I need to drain some or is it ok?
Ahem.
The PF52 only holds about 8-10 oz ( a coffee cup) more oil than the 47.
Holding the 2 side by side it is quiet obvious to me now that there isn't as much more in the bigger filter than I was thinking.
