swivelhi

I had 500 miles on my car and took an oil reading that indicated approximately a little less than a half quart low (40%). Put a small amount of oil in to fill to top level. Drove the car another 150 mi. and took 3 readings that showed a perfect top off to the top level. The next time I took a reading after a nice drive and the warning message on the MFD read Oil level above max consult workshop Driving permitted. Do you think I need to take it right in to service and have them remove the excess oil immediately or drive awhile and naturally burn it off. I know it can't be excessive and it read fine for 150 miles or so before the message appeared.

LexVan

The yellow warning, right? Don't worry about it.

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quickshift

Was preparing for a DE day, carefully topped to near max, everything in green, drove 3 sessions in light rain ( not pushing too hard), everything in green. Got home ( 70 mile drive) stopped at fast food place, checked oil while idling , got yellow msg above max, OK to drive on. 200 miles later still getting yellow msg.

snabbgt3

Topped off GT3 after a two-day track session with a full quart (perhaps a bit much, although level was at low end of scale) ... had the yellow light on/off for several days ... IMO it's a non-issue. Plan to top off with 1/2 quart or less in future ...

SamFromTX

I had this happen as well, when I added oil and repeat check showed level to be OK, only to go to yellow warning later. Burnt it off at the next track day. I also added oil one time, where I calculated 250 needed to go up two notches (4 notches=500 mL, per new sticker) and it went up one notch only. I should have stoppedd there but I thought to myself "trust technology not your math" sooo, I added another 100-125 mL and sure enough, got the yellow warning. As long as it says "OK to drive on", I keep driving. However, I have hence bought a vacuum oil extractor from Amazon, in case I ever get a "not OK" light.

rockitman

do you have a link for that oil siphon ?

rockitman

I think I am becoming and GT3 Prepper. My car is not here till the end of January and I have already ordered jackpoint Jack stands, a lift that fits with the jackpoints, sharwerks tips and 3rd muff bypass, flexible claw grip for crap stuck inside the front bumper and I will be ordering the precision instruments 3/4 inch split beam torque wrench and removable head for the CL's. I know a siphon would come in handy at some point....I think I will start a thread on the subject.

SamFromTX

The link is below, I went by the ratings. I don't think you are a pepper. It's a fact. She's well worth the prep, though.

NMM991

Thanks for the info - same thing happened to me, this is my fourth car with this setup and the first time.it ever happened to me. It was all green then went yellow a week later. GT3 may react differently, more sensitive to oil level at the upper limit?

SteveFromMN

This seems to be an issue with these engines. I have a 2012 997S Cab and it does the same thing.
I don't think there really is a lot of extra oil and it shouldn't be a problem. On my next oil change which will be in the fall I'm going to leave it a notch or two low for a few days. I really miss a dip stick!

bronson7

I prefer the dip stick as well.

Manifold

I'd remove the excess oil. Too much oil can cause significant damage to the engine.

LexVan

Not necessary with the yellow warning. Only the red warning (and do not drive).

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Manifold

Basis? And why not heed the yellow warning, instead of taking a chance, especially if the car will be tracked or otherwise driven hard?

LexVan

The manual and the MFD both say "ok to drive". With the yellow warning, it's about 200-400 mls over and only once the oil temp exceeds about 215 degrees.

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