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Most car engines contain their bulk of oil in what is commonly referred to as the oil pan, a reservoir where returned oil resides until it is once again pumped through the engine. Even while running, the engine usually has enough oil in the pan to keep the pump supplied with enough oil to properly do its job. But also while running (as compared to being shut down), the level of oil is lowered in the pan since a portion is being pumped away to lubricate. The crankcase (lower part of the engine's internals) also resides into part of the oil pan, and as it spins it meets some resistance to sloshing around the oil still there. (Note: Not all engines are the same in this regard, as various automakers design ways to minimize or eliminate entirely [Porsche] this sloshing resistance. Many in fact even require a degree of sloshing for proper lower lubrication.) The greater the amount of oil in the pan (beyond the recommended maximum), the greater amount of resistance the crankcase will encounter. This only reduces the engine's efficiency as there is no advantage seen by the oil pump in having more oil than it needs. Keep adding even more oil and the engine will become over burdened by the oil, as liquids are non-compressible. Seals will eventually burst from excessive pressures causing even greater damage than mere mechanical resistance. So basically, you want to keep oil levels within the automakers design parameters --- as indicated on your dip-stick.
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What happens to a car engine with too much oil?
too much oil in the engine will cause of airation and will create too much pressure to your engine and will damage the headgasket.
What happens if too much engine oil?
u will blow your engine oil seals, causing an oil leak and damage to the engine.
What happens if you use too much oil?
It can cause engine damage.
What happens if you put too much oil in your diesel engine?
putting too much oil in any engine is not good... the oil can over flow to your spark plug... that can cause stall..
What happens if i put too much oil in my Audi?
when you put too much oil: engine will lose much power oil push out and make damage your catalic converter
What happens when engine has too much oil?
It can build up too much pressure and blow seals, it will smoke, not a good idea to overfill your oil.
What happens when an engine has too much oil?
It can build up too much pressure and blow seals, it will smoke, not a good idea to overfill your oil.
What happens if you put to much oil in peugot 206?
You drain out the excess. Too much oil is just as bad as too little. Both will cause engine damage.
What happens when you put too much oil on a 2000 ford focus?
It will blow out the engine seals.
What happens if you put a quart and a half too much oil in a Mazda mellenia?
Too much oil can cause engine damage. Remove the excess oil and only fill it to the full mark.
What happens when you put to much oil in your Nissan maxiam?
Too much oil can cause severe engine damage. For that reason drain out the excess immediately.
What happens when too much oil is put into the engine?
The oil will make contact with the crankshaft. This will create a froth of oil mixed with air. This is a poor lubricant and will cause severe engine wear.
