# Overfill oil **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** toyota\ **Created:** [September 16, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914 "2023-09-16T01:19:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3ec8ea/32.png) [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/queenscheaptowing_185099)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/1 "2023-09-16T01:19:21Z")
Had oil change at dealership check today over full by less than 1/2in over second dot. Could this cause any problems ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/2 "2023-09-16T01:20:49Z")
Not likely. Oil change places usually overfill a little. Not saying I like that, but it is what they do. ---
**Author:** ![queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3ec8ea/32.png) [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/queenscheaptowing_185099)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/3 "2023-09-16T01:28:40Z")
I think no action is needed if the oil level is only slightly above ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/4 "2023-09-16T01:38:48Z")
Yes, correct. A little over is ok, a lot over can be bad. 1/4 to 3/8 over is ok. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/5 "2023-09-16T12:51:53Z")
> [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](#): > > Could this cause any problems > [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](#): > > I think no action is needed if the oil level is only slightly above You’re answering your own question? 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/6 "2023-09-16T14:35:25Z")
They overfill a little because most people don’t check the oil level between changes. Gives a little more reserve if the engine consumes oil. Same with many shops over-inflating tires. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/7 "2023-09-16T14:47:35Z")
> [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](#): > > over full by less than 1/2in over second dot Less than 1/2" could be 1/16". Do you mean it was close to 1/2" over the dot? That would be pretty significant overfill on any of the dipsticks/crankcases I have for cars… ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/8 "2023-09-16T21:58:53Z")
I doubt it would be necessary, 1/2 inch over seem unlikely to cause problems, but if I noticed the oil level 1/2" over the “full” mark on the dipstick after I did an oil & filter change and a test drive, I’d drain some out. I wouldn’t drain if only 1/4" over. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2023, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/9 "2023-09-17T00:20:23Z")
If you do a lot of “spirited” driving, rev the engine to its limits etc. then I’d suggest that you remove the filter, empty it out and then reinstall it. That will drop the oil level back to around normal. If you drive like a normal person, then don’t worry about it. Regular and extended high revs cause and overfilled crankshaft to aireate the oil causing a lower lubricity of the oil just when you need it the most. Normal engine operation will not whip up the oil like that even if it is a little over full. ---
**Author:** ![queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3ec8ea/32.png) [@queenscheaptowing\_185099](https://community.cartalk.com/u/queenscheaptowing_185099)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfill-oil/192914/10 "2023-09-18T12:39:54Z")
I wrote it because someone will tell me if I am wrong