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Tony
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
00:37:07
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Can anyone tell me what too much oil would do to an engine because I think dodge over filled it with a QUART too much from what the dip stick is tellin me. And my engine blew a week ago and I just wanted to know if this could have done anything
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Boomer
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
02:03:15
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I really don't know if 1 qt too much would cause the engine to blow. Overfilling causes the main oil seals to burst from the pressure. My mom's 87 Olds did this when Wal-Mart didn't drain out the old oil before putting in 5qts of new.
Boomer
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Rascal
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
09:23:02
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well, if it did blow the seals, (which it definitely will do), then it pukes out the rest of the oil, this will certainly destroy an engine.
Please keep us up to date as to what happens with your situation.
Rascal
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Dave Mitchell
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
10:46:26
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The crank and other moving parts may splash the oil violently enough in the windage tray to cause foaming. The foaming can cause the oil pump to cavitate, causing it to fail. The foamed oil when pumped to the rest of the engine contains so much air that it does not properly lubricate the engine, causing bearing damage.
This is why the owners manual states that the engine should never be overfilled. Check the manual and see if it actually states that engine damage may occur... Most vehicle manuals so state.
Good luck... They may deny the overfilling and say you could have put the excessive oil in the crankcase.
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kotadude21
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
22:29:41
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how many quarts do the daks hold? I got a 97 V6.. my dad says 4 1/2 quarts but i think the dodge place put 5 in when i got a free oil change.
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Neil
Dodge Dakota
11/15/2001
07:41:09
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My owners manual (2001 Quad Cab W/4.7L) says 6 qts with filter change, however that will but it about 1/2 to 3/4 qt high.
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ShawnH1
Dodge Dakota
11/15/2001
08:18:21
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Good question, can anyone tell me what the oil capacity is for the 3.9L? On my first oil change I took it to a quick lube shop and they put 5 quarts in. I looked in the manual and it says 4 quarts including a filter change. I went back and had them adjust the level, even though they assured me that the manuf. calls for 5 quarts. Two days ago I went to the dealer and had the oil changed. Guess what, 5 quarts again. Is it possible that the manual and dipstick is wrong? I would expect that the five star could properly change the oil. So what is the capacity, 4 quarts or 5?
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Shawn
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Lattimer
Dodge Dakota
11/15/2001
10:40:50
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On my 2000 3.9, I always do all my own oil changes. Oil and filter change, she takes exactly 4 quarts to the full mark on the stick.
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Mr.Sleepy
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
09:41:17
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Check your manual it will say how much to put in. Ironically the 3.9 takes less oil (including filter) than the inline 4 or the v8 does. I understand that the 3.9 takes 4 1/2 quarts with filter.
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Lattimer
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
11:32:47
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I checked my owners manual today, it says 4 quarts with filter. Mines a 2000 3.9L.
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JoeT
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
11:46:43
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I just bought a 2000 Dak w/3.9 this weekend from a 5 star dealer. It had a fresh dealer oil change. I just checked and it is 1 quart overfilled. Should I drain it ASAP?
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JoeT
Dodge Dakota
11/16/2001
13:09:12
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For what it's worth, I just called the two Dodge dealers in town (service). One said they put in 5 to 5 1/2 quarts. Other said whatever the manual says. I said I don't have a manual. He had me wait and came back and said his manual said 4 quarts.
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james mullen
Dodge Dakota
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10/01/2002
09:38:17
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I have my 92 van,with 3.9 engine, serviced at wall mart. They always overfill it if I don't remind them that it takes 4 qts.
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BA2002
Dodge Dakota
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6/20/2003
13:19:33
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This is for the AmsoilSponsor and anyone else. I get my order of Amsoil delivered. My 2002 Dodge 1500 4.7L calls for 6 Quarts. I drain the oil then changed the filter letting it drain the same way. New filter .... poor 6 quarts in .... and what do I behold .... I am almost 3/4 of a quart TOO full. Anyone else find Amsoil overfilling there bottles. I should have checked the bottle levels I know. Any ideas?
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AmsoilSponsor
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6/20/2003
13:46:21
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BA2002,
Seems strange that each bottle would have an extra 1/8 quart. However, I have noticed that Amsoil bottles are consistently filled between the one quart mark and the one liter mark - but I don't think that would add up to 1/8 of a quart extra per bottle - maybe a couple of ounces - where is my darn conversion chart.
So - it is possible that you could have been 6-8 ounces high on the refill - of course you probably end up leaving 1/2 ounce in the bottles, unless you let them drain a long time.
Steven Roark , Amsoil Dealer , Proud Sponsor of www.DodgeDakotas.com
AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oils, Lubricants, Filtration, and Truck Care Products
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Johnny69
Dodge Dakota
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6/20/2003
13:54:07
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I would rather have the bottles slightly overfilled than underfilled. Mobil1 must have had the same situation last summer. I was always overfilling according to the dipstick, but according to the bottles I was right on target.
P.S. I have since switched to Amsoil. I'll go check my supply and see if they are slightly overfilled.
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DaveyD
Dodge Dakota
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6/21/2003
09:01:28
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I noticed the same problem myself. Now I have learned to add 5 1/2 quarts and check and then add more and check till I get it right.
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ron
Dodge Dakota
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12/09/2011
18:11:47
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my 2000 dakoda quad cab 4wd 6cl bucks after 10 mins. of drivng then ill give it gas and it will either gidy up or bog down and want or will stall. ill start it back up go for a while and it will happen all over again. any ideas anyone
please this is driving me crazy
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BONGADONG
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2012
11:27:52
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F*CKING RETARDS ONE QUART OF OIL WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO YOUR SH!TTY ENGINE IN FACT YOUR SH!TTY V6 PROBABLY BURNS MORE OIL THAN YOU COULD IMAGINE WHY DONT YOU OVERFILL YOUR ENGINE BY 3 QUARTS TO COMPENSATE FOR ALL THAT OIL BURNING I HAVE TO FLOOR MY TRUCK EVERY MORNING TO START IT AND IT SMOKES SO F*CKING MUCH IM GLAD I OVERFILL MY OIL CAUSE IF I DIDNT IT WOULD BURN TOO MUCH OIL AND SIEZE MY ENGINE I DONT WANT TO DO THAT LIKE YOU IDIOTS AT LEAST MY TRUCK RUNS GREAT TO THE IDIOT THAT HAS THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE V6 THAT DOESNT RUN RIGHT DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR AND DRIVE THAT POS OFF A F*CKING CLIFF AND GET A CHEVY SILVERADO
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reality
Dodge Dakota
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3/01/2012
21:00:13
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BONG is absolutely an idiot, and should be banned from these posts, who so many good people participate in.
It is a shame there are such inconsiderate people as this in this world!
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FATBOYBONG
Dodge Dakota
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3/02/2012
12:08:10
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LOOK YOUR REALLY FAT AND A BONG HEAD AND YOU NEED TO STOP TRYING TO PUT OIL IN THE MOTOR. JUST SPLASH A BUNCH OF OIL ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR ENGINE AND IT WILL LEAK IN THROUGH YOUR LEAKING VALVE COVERS AND PKING SEALS. I MEAN THIS IS WHY PEOPLE SHOULDNT BE ALLOWED TO BUY TOOLS...OH WAIT YOUR OUTTING OIL IN HAHAHAHA YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO BUY OIL FROM HERE ON OUT. ALL YOUR ALLOWED TO BUY IS A DUNCE HAT AND YOU GOTTA WEAR EVERYWHERE TO LET POEOPLE KNOW YOUR A TYPICAL DODGE DAKOTA DUMBA$$
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