Think I might have added 1 quart of oil too much

[battmeister]

Hi,

I have a 93 940 with 164000 miles and I checked the oil about 300 miles ago and it was right below the min line on the dipstick so I decided to add some oil. The oil pressure light had never come on to this point. I added one quart and then checked it and it still seemed short. I should have waited for it to drain and be soaked up. I am stupid. So I added another quart. I think it may be 3/4-1 quart too much. I haven't noticed anything acting up but there does seem to be a little oil spot when I leave my parking space in the morning. I think it's oil. Anyway, is this really bad? 3/4-1 quart too much? I asked my mechanic on the phone and he said no big deal but just wanted to get some other opinions. Also, I looked on the main engine block (I don't know cars sorry) and there is some fresh oil on it I think. Not a lot but some. I have had the car for only 6k miles so that oil could have been there already but it seems fresh. I don't know. But the car is running fine. Solid car. Like around where the white bulb thing sticks out that is your oil cap I think. You know what I am talking about?

Thanks,
Nick

[billofdurham]

Nick, welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

Too much oil isn't good for the engine.

How handy are you? You could drain some oil out into a clean container and when you think you have drained enough out put the drain plug back and tighten it. You will get some oil on your hands but it does clean off.

Check the dipstick to see how much you need to replace and do this a little at a time, allowing the oil to reach the sump (oil pan) before checking again and adding more oil if necessary.

Bill.