love2learn Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 ive put too much oil in it seems, ive done a run of 1000 miles last week and the engine was pushin out some white smoke. i dipped the oil and it said low so i put in 2.5 litres and now its over the danger level. 2morrow im gonna drive back again and wondered if i needed to let some out from the sump ? which i wanna avoid or will this dammage the 200tdi engine? thanx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 ive put too much oil in it seems, ive done a run of 1000 miles last week and the engine was pushin out some white smoke. i dipped the oil and it said low so i put in 2.5 litres and now its over the danger level. 2morrow im gonna drive back again and wondered if i needed to let some out from the sump ? which i wanna avoid or will this dammage the 200tdi engine? thanx in advance I would drain some, you can cause all sorts of problems overfilling an engine including hydrolic lock and killing the engine or just exposing a weak seal and blowing it leading to a smokey engine that will then run dry and do the same... don't aske me how I know..... Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicapster Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Drain it to normal level if you dont it can cause major engine damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKMobile Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Drain it!!!! This could happen if it starts to run on it's own oil!! Then you will need a new engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 On this note could someone measure how much dipstick tube protrudes upwards from the case? When I went to check mine I found that the tube had slid down and into the sump so I want to make sure it is at the correct length, should probably remove and solder/epoxy it in place properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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