Mechanic over-filled engine oil??? (PICTURE)
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W204 C200, BMW E30 M3, 1980Gt Mini, Toyota Corona, KTM 200 EXC.
Non event nothing to worry about it will have no effect on engine running, just does not look so good from a professional post of view of the garage but I can assure you no damage will be done.
If you have time on your hands you could lower it or better yet since it is a new car to you change out the oil to a brand you are happy with.
All these new noise are probably here to stay and a future of the engine at the milage it has done.
If you have time on your hands you could lower it or better yet since it is a new car to you change out the oil to a brand you are happy with.
All these new noise are probably here to stay and a future of the engine at the milage it has done.
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2012 C300 Sport 4MATIC (current) 2006 C280 Elegance 4MATIC (sold)
The slight overfill won't be an issue. Anything higher up the dipstick yes but you're okay here. As for the noise you have to see if it's an internal sound on the engine or externally like the pulleys or EGR valve. Check your serpentine belt and condition of the pulleys first as it may not be a big issue.
With regards to the oil since the owner had it changed at a crappy shop you might want to change it because who knows what oil type or weight was actually put in. Use a 229.5 approved synthetic oil with a fleece filter. When I bought my car which was from a Mazda dealership they did change the oil but good thing I changed it 3 months later as oil came out like water (they probably used too thin of an oil) and they used a crappy Fram paper filter. You never know what these shops do sometimes.
With regards to the oil since the owner had it changed at a crappy shop you might want to change it because who knows what oil type or weight was actually put in. Use a 229.5 approved synthetic oil with a fleece filter. When I bought my car which was from a Mazda dealership they did change the oil but good thing I changed it 3 months later as oil came out like water (they probably used too thin of an oil) and they used a crappy Fram paper filter. You never know what these shops do sometimes.
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I would change the oil right away to a 229.5 specification oil and use a fleece filter.
The list of 229.5 approved oils can be found here: https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
The list of 229.5 approved oils can be found here: https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html
