Adding motor oil wrongly through dipstick

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GEBREGZIABHER DEBEB
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I wrongly added a little motor oil trough dipstick. Will this damage my car?
May 5, 2020 at 9:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, it will not.

The oil will still go down to the oil pan as that is where the dipstick goes to check the oil level.

You are good.

Roy
May 5, 2020 at 11:04 PM
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GEBREGZIABHER DEBEB
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Thank you so much. Relieved from my worry.
May 6, 2020 at 12:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

We are always glad to help.

Roy
May 6, 2020 at 12:27 AM
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