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oil too high all the way to the top of the dip stick

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Old 06-03-2020, 05:37 PM
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oil too high all the way to the top of the dip stick
Need help.. my 2000 infiniti i30 oil is to the top of my dip stick.. and yes the PCV valve has been changed and still my problem continues.. any body knows anything?
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Need help.. my 2000 infiniti i30 oil is to the top of my dip stick.. and yes the PCV valve has been changed and still my problem continues.. any body knows anything?
Check the oil after it has sat a few hours.

You won't get an accurate reading for a while after the engine has been shut off.
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Let the car sit over night and check in the morning BEFORE you start it
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in addition to what everyone else said, make sure its on a flat, level surface. not on an incline.
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