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    Default too much oil - DOH!

    So i have a new gen 2 with 6K kms on the clock. Decided to randomly check my oil level and WOW it was below minimum. Looked at the manual and it says that its normal for a new engine to use up alot of oil.
    Anyhow I filled up with oil but put waayyy too much. It was like 3 or 4 cm above the 'Max' indicator on the dip stick.

    I drove it that day but kept it under 2.500 RPM and took it easy. I then called around and was told to drain some of that oil immediately.

    Drained some of the oil for the first time ever on a mazda, wasnt as bad as i thought actually. Almost as easy as my old commodore.
    Now i think its all better - just hope i didnt do any damage when i drove it around on too much oil.

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    New engines especially with only 6K should def not have used that amount of oil (below min).
    I would def put on notice the dealer ,of this problem . You prob have not done any damage by overfilling for that short period ,but overfilling can cause serious problems if left . A small amount of oil loss is acceptable IE 500ml over a reasonable time frame ,but def not what you have stated. Put it on record with dealer .

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    Yep i think i will do that - thanks for the tip

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    make sure your reading the dip stick correctly..

    you need to get the engine hot... let it cool for 5 mins..
    remove dip stick.. ignore whats on it.. wipe it.. then have a read.. otherwise you'll get stupid low readings..

    I assume this is what has occurred... rather than a new engine drinking the oil.

    Good luck and keep us updated mate

    Doc
    Last edited by Doc; 07-04-2010 at 06:10 PM. Reason: typos galore

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    Has run its course any issues please PM me

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