Re: Oil symbol on instrument cluster question
Originally Posted by Goldwing
Yes, extra oil increases the pressure on the seals unnecessrily and can cause leaks. The excess needs to be suctioned out. A bigger concern about these idiots is what kind of oil is used? Many ignore the little Mobil10W-40 decal on the engine frame and use dinosaur oil. I had to convince two different dealers (or the SRT6 and the 2007) that was the wrong oil and they needed to fix it as a condition of sale -- I also asked for a copy of the new oil change receipt each time.
Not sure how extra oil can increase pressure, but it can cause the crank shaft to whip air into the oil which can then be sucked up by the oil pump. Air in the oil system is not the best way to lubricate the engine.
Last edited by LantanaTX; May 17, 2009 at 10:30 PM.