V6 3l SIDI dipsticks

[Conzo97]

Hey. I've just done an oil change and am a little confused on the dipstick. This one works on an add and max 'area.' I believe I've slightly overfilled it. The manual asks for 6.7l and I've added maybe 6.9. I'm having trouble identifying how far over it is though. Immediately after the full area, the dipstick goes coiled and it's almost impossible to find the oil line.

Is it worth emptying it, you reckon?

 

[shane_3800]

can you drain 300ml out? use a cup to measure. you will get oil on you so keep your elbows high.

 

[h8tensv6]

Probably easier and less mess to drain all the oil out and put it back in. I always put 6 litres in first and then check the level and add small amounts from there till it’s up to the correct level.

 

[Conzo97]

Just out of curiousity, do you think leaving that extra oil in will do any engine damage?

 

[shane_3800]

Just out of curiousity, do you think leaving that extra oil in will do any engine damage?

It can hit the crank throwing extra oil up onto the bores this oil can make the rings push back which can lead to bore glazing.
If the engine likes to chew oil I wouldn't worry too much but if it's.a low KM engine I would try and correct it.

It can also lead to ovalality in the bore but normal engine operation will do this to some degree too.