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V6 Overfill Oil
I just did an oil change on an A4 B6 V6 3.0l and I think I may have put about 0.3-0.5 litres too much oil in because I didn't test the level on a flat surface.
Does anyone think this is a serious problem? How much oil does your V6 usually take? |
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Although overfilling is not recommended (says so right on the covers), you should be ok. You will probably notice some smoke from your exhaust for a period of time. If you have access to an extractor you can remove the precise amount that you are over.
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As long as your crank throws aren't actually dipping into the oil, you should be fine. I don't actually know on the 3.0L, but 0.3-0.5L shouldn't raise the level in the pan to the aforementioned level.
Now, if you have a diesel, overfilling can be disastrous! If the level gets high enough to be sucked into the PCV, the oil will travel into the intake, then combustion chamber, and since diesels usually have high enough compression to combust engine oil, the engine will runaway - even if you turn the key off! |
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Originally Posted by cheeba
(Post 148217)
As long as your crank throws aren't actually dipping into the oil, you should be fine. I don't actually know on the 3.0L, but 0.3-0.5L shouldn't raise the level in the pan to the aforementioned level.
Now, if you have a diesel, overfilling can be disastrous! If the level gets high enough to be sucked into the PCV, the oil will travel into the intake, then combustion chamber, and since diesels usually have high enough compression to combust engine oil, the engine will runaway - even if you turn the key off! |
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Overfilling by 0.5 liter is not a problem. You will have no difference at all. My 2.8 takes 6 liters.
You will not smoke at all. The only difference is that your oil temperature will be a little higher and I do not know why this is but it does not make any difference. Please let me know what your oil temperature is. I expect it to be 103 to 105. |
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Originally Posted by S4zAudihere
(Post 148223)
REALLY?! So could i filter my old synthetic oil and use it in my TDI?! lol
That aside, I used to always run B5-B20 in my TDI: extra lubricity, increased cetane, and reduced odour (which matters a lot more if you're running cat-less). |
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Originally Posted by cheeba
(Post 148244)
Haha, yup! It won't turn out too well, though. Given the proper fuel delivery system, the high compression ratio of diesel engines mean that you could run a variety of combustible liquid fuels. Looking at the chemistry of diesel, biodiesel, and SVO (Straight Veggie Oil), the primary organic compounds are nothing alike!
That aside, I used to always run B5-B20 in my TDI: extra lubricity, increased cetane, and reduced odour (which matters a lot more if you're running cat-less). is it 6l or more??... some guys says 6.8 quarts.. which is i think a tad over 6L |
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Depends what filter you use. I find 6.5 liter just fine, but I sightly overfill.
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The book says capacity is 5.8 qts
I filled it with 5.8 litres so it really wasn't a big deal I also asked an Audi dealer tech and he said if it's a real overfill white smoke and weird engine performance would be apparent But he said with a slight overfill not to worry since the V6 burns the oil at such a high rate anyway |
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I have a 3.0. Don't worry, it will burn of that excess oil in no time. ;-)
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Dumbo or what? V6 does not burn any oil Null and zero
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Originally Posted by adamstasiak
(Post 150237)
Dumbo or what? V6 does not burn any oil Null and zero
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Obviously I do not use 10W30 or non Castrol either.
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The fact that the Audi A4 3.0 burns oil is well document. If you know how to use Google, check it out yourself. Are you trying to say that if Audi A4 3.0 owners switch away from 10W30 or move to Castrol all of the oil burning issues will go away, or are you just being a smart ass?
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I say Castrol and Castrol and Castrol, but nobody believes me. This is the only oil that will keep your engine cool and clean. I do not know why, yet this is my experience gained over 25 years with VW and AUDI engines. Pennzoil and Mobil and Motul do the job at 80% of what Castrol does. Overtime this 20% accumulates to a problem that could have been avoided all together.
When you drove 2000km on your oil and you drain it out it has to be black, otherwise this "black" stays in your engine. On Pennzoil for example - I drained it after 5000 km and it came out clean as honey! This is not a good sign. If you do not try it, you will not know it. Also the notion of using 5W30 or 10W30 is absolutely ridiculous and costly. In the engine with compression of 10:1 and 5 Valves on top of it and Turbo in some cases there is just no way that 10W30 will protect the engine. I recommend 15W40 or if somebody is allergic to it use 10W40 minimum. |
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Originally Posted by adamstasiak
(Post 150247)
I say Castrol and Castrol and Castrol, but nobody believes me. This is the only oil that will keep your engine cool and clean. I do not know why, yet this is my experience gained over 25 years with VW and AUDI engines. Pennzoil and Mobil and Motul do the job at 80% of what Castrol does. Overtime this 20% accumulates to a problem that could have been avoided all together.
Sorry buddy, but you called me a Dumbo so I'm going to ride your ass on this one. |
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I called Dealer a Dumbo not you
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Re: V6 Overfill Oil
Originally Posted by adamstasiak
(Post 150250)
I called Dealer a Dumbo not you
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No worries. I think our diversity is our strenght
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For sure! :-)
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