This pretty much answers a question I had. When I just changed the oil in my Caravan this last weekend, I somehow managed to overfill it by what seems to be about 1/4 qt in a 5 qt system. My father who is very knowledgeable with automotives - especially from the muscle car era, 60's 70's etc - says that much of an overfill shouldnt be an issue. That seems to be what the consensus here is as well.
As for changing an oil filter, my father taught me to always pour a bit of oil right into the new filter before putting it on as this can help eliminate the first dry start when changing the oil. It seems that the filter, at least on my van, holds about 4 oz or so of oil. Id say 8-12 oz (just estimating visually) drained out from the channels when I removed the old filter. If I was just changing the filter, I would estimate I would lose around 16-20 oz, so half a quart or a little more.
Depending on how your vehicle is constructed, removing and draining the filter may be an effective means to lower the level back down to a comfortable mark for you.
Personally, half a qt over, I dont think Id give it even a second thought from what I have heard and read here.
As for changing an oil filter, my father taught me to always pour a bit of oil right into the new filter before putting it on as this can help eliminate the first dry start when changing the oil. It seems that the filter, at least on my van, holds about 4 oz or so of oil. Id say 8-12 oz (just estimating visually) drained out from the channels when I removed the old filter. If I was just changing the filter, I would estimate I would lose around 16-20 oz, so half a quart or a little more.
Depending on how your vehicle is constructed, removing and draining the filter may be an effective means to lower the level back down to a comfortable mark for you.
Personally, half a qt over, I dont think Id give it even a second thought from what I have heard and read here.
