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HELP with a possible oil overfill!   Printable Version Hummer >> Hummer Lineup >> Hummer H3 >> HELP with a possible oil overfill! Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> HELP with a possible oil overfill! - 11/5/2008 6:33:55 PM    Barefooter   Posts: 2 Joined: 11/5/2008 Status: offline Ok, I just finished changing the oil on my 08 H3 per the awsome instructions with pics on here.  I  did the change with 6 quarts of valvoline full synthetic, but when i read the dipstick, it is so clear that I can''''t tell if there is not enough oil, or the L-F indicator is completely covered.  I think, and am concerened with it being covered, so I poured all the old oil back into the containers to see if 6 quarts came out.  It looks like only 5 1/2 came out, but I also had a spill from the oil shooting out to the side when I took the drain plug out (i did not read the addition comments section, or i would have know that).  It also doesn''''t help that I am doing this at night and my only source of light is a halogen construction light.  Any thoughts on this causing any serious damage?  The wife is leaving for work before the sun comes up, and if I tell her she can''''t drive it, she may run me over with it.  J/k, but she does love it that much. Post #: 1 RE: HELP with a possible oil overfill! - 11/5/2008 7:18:25 PM    James Coker   Posts: 34 Joined: 7/8/2008 Status: offline You should be fine.  Start the engine let it run for a minute then shut it off remove the dipstick clean it off and reinsert it and then check it, you should be able to get a reading or at least see some air bubbles on the dipstick. _____________________________ James Coker HUMMER Sales (in reply to Barefooter) Post #: 2 RE: HELP with a possible oil overfill! - 11/5/2008 7:31:57 PM    Doc Olds Posts: 3881 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: Boat Town USA (Michigan 48045) Status: offline Six quarts with a new filter is fine.  BTW I usually put in 5.5, maybe 5.75 and check the level, it is not quite full, so 6 Qts is good. (in reply to James Coker) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Hummer Forums >> Hummer Lineup >> Hummer H3 Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [Hummer Forums - General] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - - - Sports Discussions - - Sights N Sounds - - General Hummer Talk - - Ride of the Month - - Meets, Events, and Shows [Hummer Lineup] - - Hummer H1 - - Hummer H2 - - Hummer H2 SUT - - Hummer H3 - - - - H3 Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - Head and Valve Problems. - - Hummer H3T - - Hummer Concepts [Brand Reviews] - - Audio Visual/Interior Modifications - - Detailing - - Drivetrain Area - - - - Intake, Headers and Exhaust - - - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - - - PCM & Fuel Systems - - - - Suspension - - Tire and Wheel [Sponsoring Vendors & Classifieds] - - Sewell Hummer Parts - - Member Group And Special Buys - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds [Other] - - Hummer Forums Help & Suggestion Center

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