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I just had my 2009 120 series 1KD-FTV serviced where an oil change was done. I have since checked the oil dipstick and noticed the oil level about 1cm above the full mark. The engine sounds normal but should I be concerned that the oil has been overfilled and could there be damage being caused to the engine?
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no I wouldn`t be worried about 1cm. Consider that the car goes around corners, up and down hills and is subject to many g forces, 1cm over is no big deal. There has to be some flexibility with it.
If it was 2cm I would consider draining some out via the sump plug.
If you are concerned , ring the service agent and let them make the decision.Last edited by maxjj; 15-01-2014, 07:33 AM.stepped up the a 200 LC for towing,
but had a 2012 and 2010 150 Prado GXL auto diesel in Graphite with Bridgestone D697 A/T. Dobinson C59-300/325 and Bilsteins. Accessories : two baby seats. Sidewinder`s Dual Battery isolator and rear power outlet kit. Pirana Battery tray, Hayman Reese towbar with Toyota wiring kit and Brains`s guard. -
Thanks for that. As I mentioned the engine sounds fine, no smoke or any oil leaks. The level on the dipstick was 1cm above full when cold but when I checked it at operating temperature the level was about 5mm above full indicator????Comment
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that is pretty normal, it takes a while for all the oil to return to the sump.stepped up the a 200 LC for towing,
but had a 2012 and 2010 150 Prado GXL auto diesel in Graphite with Bridgestone D697 A/T. Dobinson C59-300/325 and Bilsteins. Accessories : two baby seats. Sidewinder`s Dual Battery isolator and rear power outlet kit. Pirana Battery tray, Hayman Reese towbar with Toyota wiring kit and Brains`s guard.Comment
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