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hey there car enthusiasts today I'm
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diving into a topic that might surprise
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you we all know that too little oil is
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bad for your engine but did you know
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that too much oil can be just as
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dangerous yep overfilling your engine
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oil can lead to some pretty nasty
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consequences first up let's talk about
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foaming and ation when there's too much
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oil the crankshaft can whip it into a
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froth this aerated oil loses its ability
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to lubricate effectively which means
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increased friction and heat not good for
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your engine next except oil can cause
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oil pressure issues more oil means more
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pressure and that can make seals and
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gaskets fail think oil leaks and
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potential engine damage yikes but it
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doesn't stop there overfilled oil can
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also damage your catalytic converter how
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extra oil can find its way into the
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combustion chamber and burn creating
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harmful deposits this can mess up your
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catalytic converter leading to some
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costly repairs and let's not forget
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about increased engine strain an
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overfilled engine can cause the
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crankshaft to encounter more resistance
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this reduces performance and can even
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bend or break internal components over
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time serious stuff in extreme cases you
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might even face potential hydrolock
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excess oil can prevent Pistons from
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moving freely a catastrophic failure
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that can destroy your engine so what are
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the signs of too much oil look out for
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blue smoke from the exhaust oil leaks or
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excessive oil consumption strange noises
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from the engine loss of power or engine
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misfires a strong smell of burning oil
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these are all red Flags now how can you
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avoid overfilling first always check the
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dipstick after adding oil and before
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driving follow the manufacturer
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guidelines for oil capacity
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overestimating is a common mistake and
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if you're getting oil changes done by a
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professional make sure they're reputable
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and follow the correct procedures so is
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overfilling really that serious
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absolutely while it might not cause
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immediate failure the long-term risks
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far outweigh the short-term convenience
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overfilled oil can turn a
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well-maintained engine into a ticking
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Time Bomb prevention is straightforward
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be cautious during oil changes and check
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your oil levels regularly trust me this
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can save you thousands in repair costs
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from my perspective many drivers
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underestimate this problem because it
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doesn't get the same attention as low
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oil levels but the risks it poses to
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your vehicle's performance and Longevity
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are real proactive care is key to
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keeping your engine healthy and avoiding
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unnecessary damage that's it for today's
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