Just had my engine replaced with a new one with 1 mile on it and as such it had to be installed and topped off with all fluids. Today my screen on the dash gave me a RED code of Oil Level too High. Can this be detrimental to the car or should I not worry? Thanks
Glyn M Ruck
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Sep 20, 2024
Oil level too high is not a good thing. You can start pushing it through seals etc.
Suck out some oil until max on your dipstick & monitor.
The reason I say monitor is you need to know why it is too high. If it was merely overfilled which is probably the case you have nothing to worry about ~ just correct it.
If it continues to rise you could have coolant getting into the sump or a dribbling injector so fuel is getting into the sump.
Good luck & enjoy!
Suck out some oil until max on your dipstick & monitor.
The reason I say monitor is you need to know why it is too high. If it was merely overfilled which is probably the case you have nothing to worry about ~ just correct it.
If it continues to rise you could have coolant getting into the sump or a dribbling injector so fuel is getting into the sump.
Good luck & enjoy!
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You do need to get an oil dipstick and check the level - it could be a defective sensor.
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Yep, it is bad. We had a W203 C240 that the dealer overfilled, and it ruined one of the catalytic converters in relatively short order. Thankfully it was a warranty repair.
