maddy420

hey guys

i mistakly added more engine oil than required .. may be 1/4th more than the full limit .. will be there any problem ? if so , how can i remove the extra oil ?

also is it alrite to wash my 8 under the bonnet removing all the covers without second thoughts? sorry im a new rotory engine owner, so im not sure if theres anything where water shouldnt b sprayed ?

thnks

Core

iTrader: (1)

how much extra oil is measured on the dipstick? you'd have to drain the extra oil if you wanted to remove some of it.

you can use a product called simple green with wet rags if you want to clean the engine bay area .. just keep in mind that you're not supposed to hose it down, just use wet rags and products like simple green.

cjkim

might want to check maf/intake if you've been running it .

Razz1

I'd sell the car if I were you.

maddy420

how do i drain the extra oil ? is there a chance of any serious problem if i dont?

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

drain the oil. there is a drain plug on the oil pan underneath the car.

Ever Hernandez

Just get down under the car, remove the undertray, loosen up the drain plug, and get some of the oil out if it helps you sleep better. As far as using simple green in your engine bay, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVERS (THEY ARE THERE FOR A REASON). Simple green is concentrated and if used frequently could dry out your hoses a lot quicker, mix it with water. just my .02

StewC625

You clearly don't know what you're talking about - how do you add oil if you don't remove the engine cover? How do you service the battery unless you remove the battery cover?

It is PERFECTLY OK to remove covers - I wouldn't open the airbox and clean in there, or anything, but in 40K + miles and 3 years of ownership, I routinely remove covers and clean and service underneath them, and even drive with the engine cover off.

Also, if you have a MazdaSpeed strutbar, the stock engine cover won't fit anymore.