Mobile Roadside Assistance Perth can help with much more than a flat battery or a vehicle that won’t start. “Recently, a gentleman contacted CMM Automotive after accidentally adding too much engine oil to his Toyota LandCruiser.” Soon afterwards, the LandCruiser began producing smoke from the exhaust, leaving the owner concerned that something was seriously wrong.
The customer contacted CMM Automotive and asked us to come to his location, inspect the vehicle and remove the excess engine oil.
What Happens When You Put Too Much Oil in an Engine?
Engine oil is essential for protecting the internal components of an engine. However, having too much oil can also cause problems.
Every engine has a specified oil capacity. When the oil level rises significantly above the maximum mark on the dipstick, the rotating components inside the engine can come into contact with the excess oil. This can cause the oil to become aerated or create excessive oil mist inside the engine.
“Excess oil may travel through the engine’s ventilation system and enter the intake. The engine may then burn the excess oil.” One possible symptom is smoke coming from the exhaust.
Seeing a Toyota LandCruiser suddenly smoking after adding engine oil can understandably be alarming.
Roadside Diagnosis of the Toyota LandCruiser
When CMM Automotive attended the vehicle, we were able to assess the situation at the customer’s location.
“The problem appeared soon after the owner added more engine oil. We checked the dipstick and found the oil level well above the correct range.”
The owner stopped driving the LandCruiser and contacted CMM Automotive for professional assistance.”
“This Toyota LandCruiser callout shows that mobile roadside assistance in Perth covers more than jump starts and flat batteries.”
Removing the Excess Engine Oil
“We drained the excess oil from the Toyota LandCruiser. We then checked the oil level and made sure it was correct.”
“This Toyota LandCruiser callout shows that mobile roadside assistance in Perth covers more than flat batteries and jump starts.”
Sometimes a vehicle may still start and drive, but a mechanical problem makes continuing the journey a bad idea. “Having a mobile mechanic come directly to the vehicle allows us to assess the problem before the owner risks causing further issues.”
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore an Overfilled Engine
If you discover that you have overfilled your engine with oil, don’t assume that more oil means better lubrication.
The correct oil level is important.
“If the oil level is well above the maximum mark, avoid driving the vehicle. This is especially important if the engine starts smoking or running differently.”
Some drivers may be tempted to keep driving and wait for the excess oil to burn away. That isn’t a good approach because you don’t know exactly how much excess oil is in the engine or what effect it may be having.
Removing the excess oil and returning the level to the manufacturer’s recommended range is the safer option.
Mobile Mechanic Roadside Assistance Across Perth
“This Toyota LandCruiser callout shows why an experienced mobile mechanic can be so helpful.”
CMM Automotive provides Mobile Roadside Assistance Perth for a range of common vehicle problems. Depending on the fault, we can carry out roadside diagnosis, battery and charging system testing, jump starts and basic mechanical fault diagnosis.
Where possible, we aim to identify the cause of the problem rather than simply getting the vehicle moving again.
If the vehicle cannot be safely repaired at the roadside, we’ll explain what we’ve found and discuss the most appropriate next step.
Need Roadside Assistance in Perth?
If your car, 4WD, ute or van develops a problem at home, at work or while you’re out on the road, CMM Automotive can come to you.
Whether it’s a vehicle that won’t start, a flat battery, an electrical fault or an unexpected mechanical problem like this overfilled Toyota LandCruiser, professional diagnosis can help determine what needs to be done.
Visit our Mobile Roadside Assistance Perth service page to learn more about our mobile roadside services and how CMM Automotive can help get you moving again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can too much engine oil cause exhaust smoke?
Yes. Excess engine oil can sometimes enter areas where it is burned by the engine, which may result in smoke from the exhaust.
Can I drive if I have overfilled my engine oil?
If the oil level is significantly above the maximum mark, particularly if the engine is smoking or behaving abnormally, it is better to have the vehicle inspected and the oil level corrected before continuing to drive.
Can CMM Automotive come to my location?
Yes. CMM Automotive provides mobile roadside assistance throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
