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Apr 9, 2017 | 05:41 PM

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Easy Way to remove excess oil?

I rushed an oil job on the camaro today and put about an extra half-quart of oil I'd say (about 1/8" over the full on the dip stick)

I tried my Boat's oil extraction tool (used to suck oil out the dip stick hole) but it didn't go far enough into the pan to suction anything out.

I'm curious: is there an easy way you guys can recommend to get the extra oil out? Or do I have to get it back up on ramps, pull the drain plug and drain some out?

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Apr 9, 2017 | 05:50 PM

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I wouldn't worry about 1/2 qt. . The engine has a windage tray to prevent much whipping of the oil, and 1/8 inch is not that much rise in level

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Apr 9, 2017 | 06:09 PM

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I wouldn't worry about 1/2 qt. . The engine has a windage tray to prevent much whipping of the oil, and 1/8 inch is not that much rise in level

Ditto that,not enough to worry about IMO.

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Apr 10, 2017 | 03:37 AM

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Many members here run a solid 6 qts that will show over full on the dipstick. You'll be fine.

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Apr 10, 2017 | 06:51 PM

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I have run 6qts from day one.

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Apr 11, 2017 | 07:40 AM

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Where does 6qts get you on the dip stick?

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Apr 11, 2017 | 09:44 AM

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right at the top of the cross hatch.

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Apr 11, 2017 | 10:56 AM

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Ah: that's my issue: I'm about an 1/8 or so over the top cross hatch.

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Apr 11, 2017 | 11:11 AM

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Still not really an issue....

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