engine stalled would overfilling oil cause engine to stall

2000 HOLDEN RODEO
260,000 MILES • 3.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOBBYD123
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Would overfilling oil cause engine to stall?
Jan 2, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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STEVE W.
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It could depending on how overfull it is.
Jan 2, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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BOBBYD123
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It is showing twice as much as it should on dip stick. It started straight away and drive fine for approximately thirty five kms, then when stopped at lights oil light came on, car shook and stalled. Will not start just keeps turning over.
Jan 2, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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STEVE W.
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Did you add the oil that caused it to be over full? Drain it out and add the proper amount of fresh oil back in. If you didn't add oil, then you may have a much more serious issue.
Jan 2, 2017 at 10:46 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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possible fuel overflow in crankcase.
Jan 2, 2017 at 11:46 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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Pull dipstick, is oil very thin and smell like gas? If so then you have an issue.
Jan 3, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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