Hi all, My son bought a ten year old Astra diesel estate for a few hundred quid a couple of weeks ago. Last night he over filled the oil, and after running a while it stopped, but when he tried to restart it (I think) the engine did nothing but the starter motor wouldn't stop. He disconnected the battery, and has left it over night. The plan is to drain out some oil, reconnect the battery and see if the car runs (wildly optimistic?). My only advice was "You need to get some advice." as I have very little knowledge. Can anybody suggest the best course of action? Cheers, and happy bank holiday. :)

Having the correct amount of oil can't do any harm. So it might be worth draining some out - may be easier said than done. Perhaps drain it all out and refill correctly? However having too much oil is unlikely to have caused the problems you describe. Best he gets competent advice ....

Over filled oil on Astra diesel - advice?

Aug 26, 2013 Last reply: 2 years ago 21 Replies

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Chris Bartram 12 years ago

Judging by the Laguna I saw grenade itself in my rear-view mirror, you'd be lucky see anything anyway- and this was outside, not in a workshop.

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Franjay 2 years ago

I had a technician overfill my oil. A couple of hours later I drove a short distance. Plumes of white smoke began to billow from underneath car and exhaust. Oil was also being sprayed from the exhaust pipe. Car stayed on high revs even with the ignition off and key out. Had to stall it to stop. Question is, is my car kaput ? It’s a 61 plate

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