1997 Dodge Ram Overfilled Oil

Tiny
MARCUSJ011891
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,000 MILES
Last week I got my oil changed. I didnt do it myself I took it to a shop to have it done. Yesterday my oil light came on and the pressure gauge was going crazy. I checked my oil and it was about an inch above the full line on the dip stick. I went back to the shop and they drained the excess fluid but how do I know if it damaged my engine or not? And should the shop be held responsible if my engine is damaged?
Saturday, May 15th, 2010 AT 11:04 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there, I do not think that there will be a long term problem, I would get the company to sign a release acknowledging the fact that they did over fill the engine with oil, this way you will have documented the event if there is a problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010 AT 6:38 AM

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