Overfilled crankcase

[Mike in GA]

Have about a gallon too much oil in the 8v92. Don't ask how that happened.
     Which is more dangerous - ignoring it, or climbing underneath and loosening the oil filter to drain off the excess?
     Thanks for the usual fine suggestions!
Mike in GA

[luvrbus]

Drain it a gal over put the rods in contact with the oil in the pan you will have a hella mess in about 50 miles

good luck

[Utahclaimjumper]

 Just crack the drain plug into a gallon bucket,, easy and messy ,, but needed.>>>Dan

[Oonrahnjay]

   Mike, do you have (or can you borrow from a friend) a vacuum oil extractor like this?  I bought it because it works really well on my VW diesel Jetta but after I owned it, I found that it was useful for many things.  (PS  This is way overpriced but I wanted a photo and it was the first one on Google.)

http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/PEL-PL-6000/?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google&gclid=CP2ywrHthrcCFcw7OgodC04AQw

[Lin]

Since the oil in the pan is not under any pressure, it is easy to loosen the drain plug and let a gallon out.  If you should happen to loosen it too much and the plug comes out, you can just screw it back in. When I bought my Fumato drain valve, it installed it just that way with barely a cup of spillage, and 40 weight oil is a wonderful moisturizer.

[Ed Hackenbruch]

Too bad that you don't have a Fumoto drain valve in place of the pan plug, easy to drain any amount out without needing a wrench or making a mess.  

[Iceni John]

Yes, Fumotos are great.   They make jobs like this a breeze.   Just make sure it would not be the lowest thing above the ground!   Otherwise, hand-cranked transfer pumps are good for moving liquids, and there are also drill-powered versions that are quicker.

John

[Mike in GA]

Thanks everyone.
     Spent the middle afternoon under the bus, and the idea of loosening the oil drain plug worked great - didn't even drop it.
    Took a gallon out, and the oil dipstick is now on the money.
    Being the tightwad that I am, I even captured the barely used oil for use in topping off the crankcase in the year to come.     
    The idea of a Fumoto drain valve is interesting.
Thanks again.
Mike in GA

[Utahclaimjumper]

 Another tip:: always check the oil after sitting overnite,,if you check it too soon after a run you will be "chasing" 1/2 gallon and be overfull..>>>Dan

[luvrbus]

Is the Fumoto drain the one with the little lever on it I have saw a bunch of Kemco No Spill systems but don't recall ever seeing a Fumoto valve

[Scott & Heather]

Is the Fumoto drain the one with the little lever on it I have saw a bunch of Kemco No Spill systems but don't recall ever seeing a Fumoto valve

Cliff:

[Dave5Cs]

Femco No spill  system is the other one Clifford.

I just ordered the Fumoto one, T 202N 1/2 14, with the nipple on it for a hose hook up. 42.00 with shipping

Dave5Cs

[luvrbus]

Thanks Dave I didn't know the manufacture but Kemco sounded about right lol me I will stick with the old technology steel plug 

[gus]

4104 and 4107 manuals say to check the oil after sitting a few minutes after being driven.

[bevans6]

I like the steel plug with the magnet too.  Old school, but I like seeing what sticks to the magnet.

Brian