Miata Mailing List: September 1993, Message #114
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   From: suskind@isdev1.melpar.esys.com (Barry A. Suskind)
Subject: Re: Oil etc.
   Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1993 12:23:06 -0400

["Jim Jamieson" ] Writes:
> 
>                        Subject:                               Time:11:38 AM
>   OFFICE MEMO          Oil etc.                               Date:9/15/93
> On the subject of oil, I had my first change today and it took nearly an hour
> to get the factory filter off. Used Valvoline synthetic 10-30 and will let you
> know if it is ok. I noticed opn checking the dipstick level after the change
> that the lube place put in enough oil to raise the level about 1/8" above the
> full level. Is this going to cause a problem? 
> 
> 
> 

The danger in having too much oil is the possibility that the crank will
touch the oil in the pan, mixing it like in a blender. This will cause the
oil to foam and this will both ruin the oil, oil starve the engine, etc...


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