Did my oil change yesterday. Poured 5 litres in my mitsu outlander even though it is spec'd for 4.4 ltrs (including filter).
I know you are supposed to put the right amount and later add more as and when required.. But, I always pour in 5 quarts (4.75 ltrs) and usually get about 4 quarts (3.8l) back after my long ocis (8k miles). So, I figured putting some extra would do no harm.
But today I was told by dealer mechanic (I was on the phone for something else and wound up having a chat) that excess oil causes aeration which could damage engine. Also, it supposedly puts extra load on engine somehow.. Anything to worry about?
I know you are supposed to put the right amount and later add more as and when required.. But, I always pour in 5 quarts (4.75 ltrs) and usually get about 4 quarts (3.8l) back after my long ocis (8k miles). So, I figured putting some extra would do no harm.
But today I was told by dealer mechanic (I was on the phone for something else and wound up having a chat) that excess oil causes aeration which could damage engine. Also, it supposedly puts extra load on engine somehow.. Anything to worry about?