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1/4 inch overfilled oil

Tiny
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  • 1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
When the oil change place did my oil they filled it a 1/4 inch or maybe a bit more over the full line. Is this okay or should I go back and have them remove some? Thanks, Don
Friday, February 15th, 2019 AT 5:23 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

No, you are good. If it was over a quart over, then yes.

You are good.

Roy
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Friday, February 15th, 2019 AT 5:37 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy! This car was very neglected before I got it. It was ticking very bad before the oil change. After the change and a new PCV valve it's purring :) you've helped me before with this car. I always appreciate your help.
She still needs new plugs and wires a few other minor things but she's coming together!
I hope you are well, Don
any other advice on what I can do to help a neglected car would be appreciated.
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Friday, February 15th, 2019 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Just keep the fluid changes up to date and happy motoring.

Roy
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Friday, February 15th, 2019 AT 5:52 PM
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If I can jump in here I'd like to say that I've owned more than a couple of cars with that engine and it's predecessor (the original 3800 engine) and I will suggest that when you get new plugs for it, get the OEM delco plugs. These cars seem to have a particularly strong spark coming out of the coil which wears out other plugs within about 10,000 miles or so. So definitely get the OE ones. You can find them on Amazon for about the same price as the parts store's cheapies. A decent quality set of plug wires would be a good idea too. Personally, I'd get 8mm ones, but the stock 7mm ones should be fine too.

- Harry
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Saturday, February 16th, 2019 AT 4:15 AM
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Thanks Harry, I will take your advice.
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Saturday, February 16th, 2019 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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Hey Harry, if you are still out there i'm looking at plugs. Why the OE? I'm seeing some Iridium plugs. I'm not sure the difference in plugs. Could you expand?
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 AT 10:58 PM
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Honestly, I'm not sure what it is. I'd guess it has something to do with the electrode. I've seen them with Bosch, Splitfires, Denso, and other brands, all with a dead misfire because one or two plugs just died. And you'd never know it by just looking at the plugs.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2019 AT 4:13 AM
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I found the OE Delco plug wires. Will those work good or?
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Thursday, February 21st, 2019 AT 6:48 PM
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What do you consider a decent plug wire?
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Thursday, February 21st, 2019 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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ACDelco 746U GM Original Equipment Spark Plug Wire Set $22.00 on Amazon.
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Thursday, February 21st, 2019 AT 7:12 PM

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