What to do if there is too much engine oil
Recently, among the hot topics about car maintenance on the Internet, "too much oil" has become the focus of car owners. Engine oil is the "blood" of the engine, but excessive addition will damage vehicle performance. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to answer your questions about excessive engine oil in the form of structured data.
1. Data on recent popular car maintenance topics
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The dangers of too much engine oil | 28.5 | Autohome/Zhihu |
| 2 | Check the oil dipstick correctly | 19.2 | Douyin/Bilibili |
| 3 | DIY oil pumping method | 15.7 | Kuaishou/Xiaohongshu |
| 4 | 4S store maintenance disputes | 12.3 | Weibo/Car Friends Forum |
2. The dangers of too much engine oil
According to recent discussions on technical forums, too much engine oil can cause:
| Hazard type | Specific performance | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| power loss | Crankshaft resistance increases and fuel consumption increases | ★★★ |
| Seal damaged | Oil seal leaks, crankcase pressure is too high | ★★★★ |
| Abnormal exhaust gas | Blue smoke is emitting from the exhaust pipe and engine oil is burning | ★★★ |
| Carbon deposition accelerates | Excess engine oil participates in combustion | ★★ |
3. Processing steps
Based on the high-quality content of all major platforms, it is recommended to handle it according to the following process:
| steps | Operating Instructions | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Confirm the oil level | Use the engine oil dipstick to measure when the car is cold | Measure again after cleaning |
| 2. Prepare tools | Medical syringe+infusion tube/special oil pump | Douyin’s popular DIY tools |
| 3.Pull out engine oil | Slowly pump oil through the oil dipstick hole | Take 100ml each time and retest. |
| 4. Dispose of waste oil | Submit it to professional organizations for recycling | No dumping allowed |
4. Common misunderstandings among recent car owners
According to the analysis of hot posts on Zhihu, car owners often have the following misconceptions:
1."It's better to have too much engine oil than too little": In fact, the amount of engine oil should be strictly maintained between the scale lines.
2."Hot car inspection is more accurate": Most models require measurement 5-10 minutes after turning off the engine.
3."Excess oil can be stored": The shelf life of opened engine oil is only 6-12 months.
5. Professional advice
Autohome experts mentioned in a recent live broadcast:
• Turbocharged models are more sensitive to oil volume, and the error should be controlled within ±0.2L
• Immediate maintenance is required if engine oil emulsification occurs.
• It is recommended to check the oil level every 5000 kilometers
Through the above structured data and solutions, we hope to help car owners correctly deal with the problem of excessive oil. It is recommended to collect this article and strictly follow the vehicle manual specifications in actual operations.
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