Technical TO MUCH OIL 1.9jtd

[GOOT]

Hi all

did and oil change earlier, got carried away and put 5 ltr oil in a 1.9 jtd.

new filter used. engine drained thoroughly.

dip stick looked fine, as did the dash 'sensor' on start up.

Now got a 'engine oil to high' message on dash.

whadda ya reckon, drain out .8 ltr or carry on driving ? (did 200 miles after change seems ok )

suck it or part drain it ?

Cheers

Simon

 

[beau]

what does the dip stick read when you run it, wait 5 mins and read it?

most garages have a thing you stick down the dip stick and suck oil out, im sure they would suck a little bit out for you for a fiver (should be free really tho)

too much oil is bad so be careful.

 

[Caravadossi]

TOO MUCH OIL?

Only had a 1.9/16v diesel for a matter of days! – but my understanding is the optimum oil level is 2mm under max. Can’t cite a ref. for that off-the-top-of-my-head – but I believe the reasoning for that is because diesel can get into the sump & inflate the level. Can someone confirm &/or cite a ref?

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[BikeDoc]

Trust the dipstick reading over the dash display.
Mine's been varying between 5 and 6 O's, and earlier today it gave a 'Low Oil Level' warning for no reason
Make sure the car's level when you check it.

 

[Peat]

Re: Too much oil 1.9 JTD


As has been said previously believe the dipstick over the meter reading, after having let it stand for a while on level ground and if you must reduce the oil level unscrew the filter and drain.

Peat

 

[demag]

My oil reads ok on the dipstick. Sometimes the check is ok, sometimes I get an oil high warning others oil low and the bloody thing beeps at me and flashes a warning "Warning engine oil too low stop engine!"................Italian electrics!

 

[BikeDoc]

That's the warning I got the other day when I stalled it in my drive (still not used to the huge clutch travel ).
I've also had a 'Fuel Filter' warning and one other I can't recall now.
If you want dodgy electrics, get a Renault

 

[guizzo]

just look at the dip stick, that's what you would have to do on an older car.

 

[ukmarc]

Hi Both my wifes and my Multipla give me this message they both have exactly the right amount of oil in
I have double checked drained and refilled I think sensor must be over sensitive .......
Marc

 

[urchin]

our 51 plate 1.9 jtd says oil too high every morning because we have to park with 2 wheels on the kurb on level ground the dip stick is spot on maximum.