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Possibly. Excess oil increases oil pressure and can put an extra strain on gaskets. This is especially the case when "heavier" oil is used (i.e. 15/40) rather than say 5/30 or 0/30. Consistently overfilling your oil will eventually lead to leaks as the system is designed to operate under certain pressures and by overfilling you are exceeding that.
Obviously, older cars or cars that are driven in extreme conditions will be more susceptible. What is generally considered "overfilling?" Anything more than 1/4 of a quart is a good rule to go by.
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