Need advise on too much engine oil

DiegoM · 04-10-2013, 12:25 AM

I'm not really mechanically inclined hence I need help. My @$#%^ brother poured a whole liter engine oil in the M3 when it's only a little below half according to the gauge. Now the car is giving warning on too high engine oil. I am bringing the car for a track this weekend and the dealership cannot take any appointments until next week. I wanted to know if the right thing to do is to drain a liter. This might be stupid but since the car is pretty much brand new (8000k miles) can I save and reuse that liter that I just drained? =D

1MOREMOD · 04-10-2013, 12:27 AM

i wouldnt but thats your call. its only 15 bucks.

BPMSport · 04-10-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

i wouldnt but thats your call. its only 15 bucks.

+1

DiegoM · 04-10-2013, 08:38 AM

copy that thanks!

Clem · 04-10-2013, 09:26 AM

Pull the oil filter and suction out the puddle in the bottom of the housing. You can get 6-8 oz. by doing this. If you're still showing high, repeat. You'll only need to start the car briefly to get it filled back up. Much easier and less messy than the drain plug shower!

1MOREMOD · 04-10-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Pull the oil filter and suction out the puddle in the bottom of the housing. You can get 6-8 oz. by doing this. If you're still showing high, repeat. You'll only need to start the car briefly to get it filled back up. Much easier and less messy than the drain plug shower!

good call!

LiM3y · 04-10-2013, 09:57 AM

I wish I had thought of this when my dealer over-filled my M3! Good thinking! Love it!

edwinm3 · 04-10-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Pull the oil filter and suction out the puddle in the bottom of the housing. You can get 6-8 oz. by doing this. If you're still showing high, repeat. You'll only need to start the car briefly to get it filled back up. Much easier and less messy than the drain plug shower!

Or you can drain it from the sump.

Leonardo629 · 04-10-2013, 04:12 PM

Just drain the front sump, most of the oil comes out of the rear sump anyways.

DiegoM · 04-10-2013, 04:13 PM

Cool thanks! Should I bring it to the dealer (still under warranty) would they charge me for it? =0

325rider · 04-10-2013, 04:25 PM

Dont blame your brother you prob woulda messed up regardless. I got an oil change last week and it read 1 QUART low today. So I got in my trunk and took my trusty quart out, about 2/3rds left, and put in a bit less than 1/2 QUART.

1 reading later and it was still below half way! too low! So i put in the remaining 1/5 or so back in and then it was all the way full. No emergency full thank god, since thats how its been about half of my 5 month ownership, but still, was just under being all the way full. You just gotta add in 1/3rds or 1/4s my friend. Thanks BMW

DiegoM · 04-11-2013, 12:53 AM

Great Sears and Harbor Freight currently have no 36 mm socket. Is it bad to drive the car about 20 miles to the dealer? =(

Candide13 · 04-11-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lute

Not too bad, but a serious overfill can lead to aeration of oil, which reduces its lubricity.

Now here is a word that shows you're an M3 enthusiast!

STi_traitor · 04-11-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Clem

Pull the oil filter and suction out the puddle in the bottom of the housing. You can get 6-8 oz. by doing this. If you're still showing high, repeat. You'll only need to start the car briefly to get it filled back up. Much easier and less messy than the drain plug shower!

Great Idea!!

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DiegoM Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Need advise on too much engine oil I'm not really mechanically inclined hence I need help. My @$#%^ brother poured a whole liter engine oil in the M3 when it's only a little below half according to the gauge. Now the car is giving warning on too high engine oil. I am bringing the car for a track this weekend and the dealership cannot take any appointments until next week. I wanted to know if the right thing to do is to drain a liter. This might be stupid but since the car is pretty much brand new (8000k miles) can I save and reuse that liter that I just drained? =D
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i wouldnt but thats your call. its only 15 bucks. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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DiegoM Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	copy that thanks!
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Clem Major 149 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	Pull the oil filter and suction out the puddle in the bottom of the housing. You can get 6-8 oz. by doing this. If you're still showing high, repeat. You'll only need to start the car briefly to get it filled back up. Much easier and less messy than the drain plug shower!
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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	Just drain the front sump, most of the oil comes out of the rear sump anyways.
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04-10-2013, 04:13 PM	#10
DiegoM Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Cool thanks! Should I bring it to the dealer (still under warranty) would they charge me for it? =0
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325rider Captain 36 Rep 826 Posts Drives: '11 e90 M3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (1)	Dont blame your brother you prob woulda messed up regardless. I got an oil change last week and it read 1 QUART low today. So I got in my trunk and took my trusty quart out, about 2/3rds left, and put in a bit less than 1/2 QUART. 1 reading later and it was still below half way! too low! So i put in the remaining 1/5 or so back in and then it was all the way full. No emergency full thank god, since thats how its been about half of my 5 month ownership, but still, was just under being all the way full. You just gotta add in 1/3rds or 1/4s my friend. Thanks BMW
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04-11-2013, 12:53 AM	#12
DiegoM Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Great Sears and Harbor Freight currently have no 36 mm socket. Is it bad to drive the car about 20 miles to the dealer? =(
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