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Re: OIL OVERFILL
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 7/15/2000

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Gary,

When an engine is overfilled with oil, the crankshaft tends to spin the oil up into the cylinders. This overloads the piston rings, which tends to increase oil consumption. Also, more oil tend... Login to read more.