dowside to having too much oil?

[bcadou]

Hi
I would like to know what are the downsides to having too much oil? (I mean, the oil level being higher than the "MAX" indication on the stick when read with warm oil).

Thank you

[GreenV8S]

If it's dry sump you might overflow the tank. On wet sump engines it can result in oil/crank contact and oil spray blowing out of the breather.

[glow worm]

Here's one.... Graham Varley (Varleyhd) of all people might like to comment..... sorry Graham

[VARLEYHYD]

glow worm said:

Here's one.... Graham Varley (Varleyhd) of all people might like to comment..... sorry Graham

Exactly that!
Plus 2g cornering forces & an oil surge!

My excuse, oil far too clean!

All sorted & back at castle combe yesterday without drama!

Graham v

[Basil Brush]

bcadou said:

Hi
I would like to know what are the downsides to having too much oil? (I mean, the oil level being higher than the "MAX" indication on the stick when read with warm oil).

Thank you

General thinking seems to be that up to a litre over there shouldn´t be a problem. The factory always used to overfill mine at services by about half a litre or so.

[Chequred Demon]

I think (slightly??) ovefilliing mine caused a misfire at high rpm due to the oil breather breathing into the air cleaner and causing a fuel/air mixture issue. I also believe it can cause blue smoke under very hard acceleration.

[T450t]

There's a mod to stop you doing any damage when over filling with oil I found out this weekend from Graham. He knows you know but probably after the event.

All you have to do is ask the all knowing Graham.


How was your head Saturday morning

[VARLEYHYD]

T450t said:

There's a mod to stop you doing any damage when over filling with oil I found out this weekend from Graham. He knows you know but probably after the event.

All you have to do is ask the all knowing Graham.

How was your head Saturday morning

Car's fine after 61 laps at Combe, now I got the oil level sorted!

Driver at bit wobbly though Saturday!

G

[bcadou]

thank you for your answers guys