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You shold drain out excess oil. Too much oil can strain seals & cause leaks. 1/2 a qt or so is not too bad but too much can give you grief

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Q: I put too much oil in my car will I have engine damage?
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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 will hapans if excess engine oil pour in car?

It can do just as much damage as too little oil. Drain out the excess oil.


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All your engine oil leaked out and the car shut off Will your engine lock?

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