Have I overfilled the oil?
10-19-2022, 06:31 PM
#1
Have I overfilled the oil?
2021 992 C2S
Today, I installed a new oil filter and 8 liters of oil. After the car warmed up, oil measurement gave critical warning and said "Add 1.3 liters". I then added the 1.3 liters. The amount I drained was 8.51 liters not including what in the old filter. Please help a 73 year old to determine whether I have an overfill. TIA
Today, I installed a new oil filter and 8 liters of oil. After the car warmed up, oil measurement gave critical warning and said "Add 1.3 liters". I then added the 1.3 liters. The amount I drained was 8.51 liters not including what in the old filter. Please help a 73 year old to determine whether I have an overfill. TIA
10-19-2022, 08:34 PM
#2
What is your electronic “dipstick” indicating after the additional oil was added? I would go by that.
10-19-2022, 09:42 PM
#3
For what its worth, when i changed the oil on my '22 C4S the other month. I let the hot oil drain for a LONG time (was also working on the exhaust). I initially filled with 8 liters, and the electronic dipstick read 3/4 full after 10 miles of driving or so. I subsequently topped off with 0.5 liters, and it reads perfect level after that. So... 8.5 liters in total for me.
However as @icanthelpit said - I would trust your electronic dipstick more than drained volume/anecdotal experiences of others.
However as @icanthelpit said - I would trust your electronic dipstick more than drained volume/anecdotal experiences of others.
10-20-2022, 08:08 AM
#4
Three Wheelin'
For what its worth, when i changed the oil on my '22 C4S the other month. I let the hot oil drain for a LONG time (was also working on the exhaust). I initially filled with 8 liters, and the electronic dipstick read 3/4 full after 10 miles of driving or so. I subsequently topped off with 0.5 liters, and it reads perfect level after that. So... 8.5 liters in total for me.
However as @icanthelpit said - I would trust your electronic dipstick more than drained volume/anecdotal experiences of others.
However as @icanthelpit said - I would trust your electronic dipstick more than drained volume/anecdotal experiences of others.