Too much oil...

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <v01540b00b1359beaf2ae@[209.162.64.212]> smarks@ns.net (Steven N. Marks) writes:

> Could someone provide me with the potential consequences of adding too much
> engine oil?  Specifically, could the oil cooler or oil cooler seals be
> affected?  Thank you for tolerating my ignorance.

Frothing in the crankcase and eventually piston slap, either against oil foam 
or against a wave.  Forces oil through into the combustion area - sudden and 
almost total loss of power, with a big smoke cloud.  When the revs drop, the 
engine piks up again.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club