Changing oil, LOTS came out (7ltrs)

[Timaeeee!]

OK, I'm beginning to think this must be impossible, and I'm gonna feel like an idiot when someone explains it, but I still have the 3 and a half full 2ltr milk bottle with my old engine oil in em, sitting in the garage.

I unscrewed the sump plug on my R32 RB20 (its in an Aus R31 if that matters), drained the oil into a bucket, then poured it into 2ltr milk bottles, filling 3 of them and half filling one. As I've been doing some searching, it seems like 4-4.5 ltrs is the maximum amount you would put into a RB20, but this equates to 7 ltrs.

I'm thinking aftermarket sump maybe? Doesn't look anything special, just black, but I simply can't think of what else is could be. Could the RB20 be overfilled by such a large amount and not crap itself?

Any help would be great as I'm going to be replacing the oil tomorrow and need to know if I need to get another 5ltr bottle...

[kingscorp]

could be one of three things

1, aftermarket large sump

2, the last time it was serviced it was over filled

3, you have leaking injector and its filling your sump with fuel

I would suggest you change the oil, keep an eye on it and after 5000kms drain it and take a sample, sample kits are available from most oil companys or oil analyisis companys. The test will tell you alot about what is happening in your engine, they cost around $30

ASHLY

[KamikazeR33]

if it was overful it would blow the seals on the engine n prob lots of other things

do u have an oil cooler? that will usually add a few litres of oil to the system

otherwise just put in how much u think it needs, turn it over, check the level and add the amount required as shown on the dipstick

[Timaeeee!]

Thanks for the responses, I'll fill it up with 4ltrs EDIT and top up with more if the dipstick says its low END EDIT 2morrow and then see how I go.

[drunkenmaster]

I wouldnt just put in 4 litres and hope for the best, might be obvious but anyway make sure you check the dipstick.

[RB30-POWER]

LOL, what the hell is a dipstick for?

You dont have to guess or be psycic just fill it until its between the L and H mark.