Does Exceeding the Oil Level Upper Limit Affect the Engine?
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Exceeding the upper limit of engine oil can have several negative effects on the engine: reduced power, increased fuel consumption, more carbon buildup, worsened exhaust emissions, and potential engine oil leaks. Below are the methods for adding and measuring engine oil: 1. Method for Adding Oil: There is a yellow pull ring in the engine compartment, which is the car's oil dipstick. Pull it out, and at the very end of the dipstick, there are two marked lines (or sometimes two holes), representing the upper and lower limits of the oil level. The engine oil level must be maintained between these two marks—neither too much nor too little. 2. Do not measure the oil while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the car, as this can lead to inaccuracies. Generally, you should wait at least 15 minutes after the car has been turned off to allow the oil to fully drain back into the oil pan. Additionally, ensure the car is parked on a level surface (if the car doesn't move when the handbrake is released and the gear is in neutral, the surface is level). 3. Measuring Method: Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it clean with a tissue, reinsert it, then pull it out again to check the oil level.