Too much oil

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
400,000,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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TANISJANINE
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It shows that there is too much oil in my car. How do I take out the excess oil before I damage my engine?
Mar 5, 2019 at 11:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You can drain some out through the drain plug.

How much is it overfilled?

Roy
Mar 6, 2019 at 12:28 AM
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TANISJANINE
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There is twice as much oil in there as there should be.
Mar 6, 2019 at 12:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Got it.

I would drain it all out and add the proper amount.

Roy
Mar 6, 2019 at 12:45 AM
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TANISJANINE
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I kind of figured that. But what tools would I need?
Mar 6, 2019 at 1:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Something to lift the car like a floor jack and a jack stand.

A drain pan to catch the oil and a 15mm wrench.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter

Roy


Mar 6, 2019 at 1:05 AM
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RENEE L
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Hello TANISJANINE,

Here is a link to an article that features step by step written instructions along with a video on how to safely jack up a car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Thank you for using 2CarPros and have a great rest of your day!

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