Oil level above second mark a bit

[2009joe]

Hello I have a 2014 Toyota avensis 2.0d4d I changed the oil and oil filter genuine stuff yesterday .well as everyone knows to check oil on these are a pain well I filled my oil but filled it above the second mark where I'm guessing should be in between do you guys think it will be ok to be slightly over or take some out. I must get one. Of those oil pumps that can take oil out as I ment to get one but didn't 

[Oisin]

1 hour ago, 2009joe said:

Hello I have a 2014 Toyota avensis 2.0d4d I changed the oil and oil filter genuine stuff yesterday .well as everyone knows to check oil on these are a pain well I filled my oil but filled it above the second mark where I'm guessing should be in between do you guys think it will be ok to be slightly over or take some out. I must get one. Of those oil pumps that can take oil out as I ment to get one but didn't 

If it's just a small bit over, then I wouldn't worry about it.  If it's well over the second mark, it would be best to take some out either using an oil pump or by opening the sump plug.

[2009joe]

6 minutes ago, Oisin said:

If it's just a small bit over, then I wouldn't worry about it.  If it's well over the second mark, it would be best to take some out either using an oil pump or by opening the sump plug.

Aye must buy one of those oil pumps to have they will be handy .it's like this much over is that bad back side looks more not know why 

 

[Oisin]

3 minutes ago, 2009joe said:

Aye must buy one of those oil pumps to have they will be handy .it's like this much over is that bad back side looks more not know why 

 

I wouldn't worry about it being that small bit over.  I've often had my oil slightly above like that too and mechanics told me that it's fine.

[2009joe]

14 minutes ago, Oisin said:

I wouldn't worry about it being that small bit over.  I've often had my oil slightly above like that too and mechanics told me that it's fine.

o i thought supposed be better in between those marks half way but never over . just 1st time that much over when i dont have one of those oil pumps .always thought must get one for that reason 

[Cyker]

If you're really worried I'm sure you can loosen the sump plug a bit and drain a bit out (Into a drain pan!) then tighten it again, but unless you're thrashing it and going up and down steep hills a lot that little bit is very unlikely to make much difference. (And if you are thrashing it the excess will get burnt off pretty quick anyway if it's anything like my old 1.4 D4D  )

[TonyHSD]

As others say if not too much over then it’s ok. Check how much over is and if it’s more than 5mm above better to get some out. You can buy a large syringe and tube and get it done via dipstick, no need to get under the car again. 5mm overflowed equals around 200-300ml of oil in petrol engines. Diesel if Toyota might be similar, if bmw engine don’t know. 

[Hybrid21]

12 hours ago, 2009joe said:

o i thought supposed be better in between those marks half way but never over . just 1st time that much over when i dont have one of those oil pumps .always thought must get one for that reason 

Hi Joe, I had the same issue last year, this was my post and solution,

https://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/206785-oil-level-after-1st-service/?do=findComment&comment=1637331

[estate]

When I had a 2012 Avensis 2.2 D-4D the Toyota garage overfilled it to about the same level you've shown and when I queried it with then they said its fine and it was. 

[avensis_2018]

mine also a little above the max mark, like at your pic. everything is good 🙂

[2009joe]

5 minutes ago, avensis_2018 said:

mine also a little above the max mark, like at your pic. everything is good 🙂

i bought a stupid thing on eBay and its the worst piece of junk i ever got its for nothing only the bin .i didnt pay that for it but for nothing 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314043859495?hash=item491e790227:g:s40AAOSw5TNhTEvx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABIE%2FhmnKNDNbH%2FTvC8DBoX69peU8qGMp912rbnH2J0Sjm21YaEirPG%2BDb2Mi%2BigLiTw5XO5LygHPgUcjenD5rYHsLB%2FdM6riwcAcCZL4zM4LYbtHOdXP0B3tawnzQzpocaz2%2FghrhoHS0s0bMe7ziho3bR70jZseyoi%2FtT8WLdjS91pmVoRBHztPAdbYNzyrquZtIpSEOKCOgdA677a9%2B%2BnEdWGdZhih9tZeG49o5EUMrT%2BXlqV0zlfZAPXmRVGamCriv727SxWR%2B%2BSk92QeRlo7iUD6eGpeJq7x7pZbgRMV%2BdVkEujfQm%2BepTpyunO0SKZAMzNBAnl449WcEi4IG040URhKjYA2JAP1UP8KOtJfWZTvQc8tnTLTxB7clOb2yCA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8StuYzyYQ

[Derek.w]

For oil I prefer to undo the drain plug you get even less oil out using a syphon pump or a ventura tube and air compressor.

[Derek.w]

When checking allow for the ground tilt.

If it just a small amount over the max mark when up to temperature then just ignore it.

You can use a small diamiter tube down the dipstick hole and a syringe like one for refilling ink cartriges you dont need to fill the syringe just part of the tubing 

[TonyHSD]

On 4/17/2023 at 8:53 PM, 2009joe said:

i bought a stupid thing on ebay and its the worst piece of junk i ever got its for nothing only the bin .i didnt pay that for it but for nothing 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314043859495?hash=item491e790227:g:s40AAOSw5TNhTEvx&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABIE%2FhmnKNDNbH%2FTvC8DBoX69peU8qGMp912rbnH2J0Sjm21YaEirPG%2BDb2Mi%2BigLiTw5XO5LygHPgUcjenD5rYHsLB%2FdM6riwcAcCZL4zM4LYbtHOdXP0B3tawnzQzpocaz2%2FghrhoHS0s0bMe7ziho3bR70jZseyoi%2FtT8WLdjS91pmVoRBHztPAdbYNzyrquZtIpSEOKCOgdA677a9%2B%2BnEdWGdZhih9tZeG49o5EUMrT%2BXlqV0zlfZAPXmRVGamCriv727SxWR%2B%2BSk92QeRlo7iUD6eGpeJq7x7pZbgRMV%2BdVkEujfQm%2BepTpyunO0SKZAMzNBAnl449WcEi4IG040URhKjYA2JAP1UP8KOtJfWZTvQc8tnTLTxB7clOb2yCA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8StuYzyYQ

These pumps aren’t any good. I use large syringe 150ml with a small OD tube and does the job very well. Good for oil, brake fluid, coolant, any fluids on the car. 

[Yugguy1970]

I got a cheap electric pump off eBay, thats pretty good, and was only about 15 quid.  Takes ages and needs oil to be warm to work well but it does work.  

Takes about 15 minutes to pull 4.5 litres.  I just set it going and have a brew while it does its thing.

[avensis_2018]

me too 🙂

[Hybrid21]

I always use the pump off a hand soap bottle with a length of windscreen washer tube fitted.

Takes a wee bit of pumping but relatively easy to draw out half a litre 👍

 

[Cyker]

Just make sure the missus doesn't mix that up with her moisturizer or there'll be hell to pay!