Run it or drain it?

[ajbarbier]

Hey guys, I filled up my oil with 5qts, then added ceratec on top of that like a not super smart person. Here’s a couple stick pics of the oil level when it’s hot- gets onto the braided line. Would you drain half a qt? Or run it?

I’ve heard the horror stories

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[Turniipp]

Drain it and don't worry about it! No need to stress about it or take a risk.

 

[WillysMeow]

Yep, do as Turniipp said...over full oil no bueno.

 

[watchluvr4ever1116]

Not gonna be a popular answer, but if it’s the 300ml size, you’re only over filling by 1/3 of a quart or so. Supposedly there’s around a +1 quart safety margin. Dealers overfill all the time if you believe what people here have said, and how many people never check their oil after leaving the dealer.

 

[PT's19Rubi]

5 quarts of oil is 4732 ml. 300 ml is 6.3% over. That's not much. And, per the following, you should be more than safe.

From internet:
"Based on designer specifications and user experiences, the 3.6L Pentastar engine is designed to handle an overfill of 1 quart (or roughly 1 liter) without immediate danger. Crankshaft aeration (crank hitting oil) typically becomes a significant risk when overfilled by more than 1.5–2.5 cm on the dipstick, often requiring 1.5 to 2+ quarts extra to cause damage."

 

[Sandevino]

Drain into a clean container and refill. Check the level and add as needed until full.

 

[alphawolff]

you're fine dude, just run it. the amount of JL PUGs out there getting 6qrts every oil change is more than you'd think, and they all run just fine.

 

[wibornz]

This is one of those things that is an easy fix. Just make it right. You will probably be fine as many mentioned. In general a motor like th 3.6 will suffer from a down main seal if way overfilled. But that is probably not the an issue here.

 

[Pape]

Hey guys, I filled up my oil with 5qts, then added ceratec on top of that like a not super smart person. Here’s a couple stick pics of the oil level when it’s hot- gets onto the braided line. Would you drain half a qt? Or run it?

I’ve heard the horror stories

when was the oil level taken after shutdown down the engine ?
There is a specific windows to take oil level on the 3.6

 

[ajbarbier]

when was the oil level taken after shutdown down the engine ?
There is a specific windows to take oil level on the 3.6

Probably about 5-10 minutes after. Right after shut down the oil is at the top of the cast iron, not quite reaching the the hatched

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