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Old 07-06-10 | 05:28 PM
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My friend putted 7 quarts in my 250.. Do I need to drain off some..Or I'm gonna be fine. Thanks!
Old 07-06-10 | 05:38 PM
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I know that extra oil can be bad because your engine will whip the extra oil into foam.

I would drain it because I'm paranoid. Perhaps an expert can chime in.
Old 07-06-10 | 05:48 PM
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Drain it or do damage to your motor
Old 07-06-10 | 05:52 PM
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drain it.
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Old 07-06-10 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks you ! I'll do that tomorrow morning!
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you can take some out where your dip stick is. you'll need some kinda tube and a way to pump some out.
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drain it for sure. extra oil will create pressure buildup and it will explode out somewhere. even if your missing half a quart, it wont hurt your engine, so you rather underfil then overfil.
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I will take some out in the morning Just drove around 20 miles. Thanks everybody!
Old 07-06-10 | 08:39 PM
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drain it. then smack your friend in the face.
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Old 07-06-10 | 08:40 PM
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drain it. then smack your friend in the face.
sounds like a great idea.
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check your dipstick!
Old 07-07-10 | 12:53 AM
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"Now that's thinking with your dipstick Jimmy!"
Old 07-07-10 | 06:32 AM
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Drained off about haft quart.. I brought to the shop cause I have been moving I dont have a place to do it. The mechanic drained of a little for me! Thanks everbody! I felt dumb. My dipstick is ok now. I think!

Guys! I was about to trade the car last month. Anyway! This car is listed under fleet vehicle. So it's not good idea right? Here is the site!
http://www.sewelllexus-dallas.com/Ve...ails/698350803

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what's wrong with fleet vehicle ? That doesnt mean the previous owner will abuse the car.....
Old 07-07-10 | 11:13 AM
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don't see how a 5k fleet vehicle could have possibly had any issues. Not only that, but it's being sold by Sewell. I'm sure it went through all the checks. And it's still under warranty. If the price is right and you like it, don't see a problem in this vehicle.


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