Too much oil?

[Mlandel]

Picked up 2020 GTI SE 170 from dealer a week ago. It had been winterized and stored with them last fall and the old owners decided to part with it before the season started for them. Lucky me!
Yesterday after riding(so that the engine was fully warmed up), I checked the oil level with Sea-Doo in the water,before trailering so that it would be level. I did not rev to 4000 rpm and pull the key, merely giving it several minutes to drain before checking. It seems like the oil level is above full.
1) it seems like I should pull pump out some of the oil since it is too full. Do you concur?
2) I would have expected the oil levels to be verified by the dealer before delivery. Thoughts or comments?
3) Might I have damaged anything riding it for a few hours with too much oil? What are the repercussions, especially long term?
The machine ran great and I am loving the upgrade from a 96 GTX.
Thanks in advance for your comments!

 

[skiasylum]

I bet you haven’t read your operators manual, most of your answers are in there.

I know a lot of it is generic mish mash but there is also some important information that could save you a lot of money. It would also help you post better questions on forums.

 

[Milehighguy303]

1) Before you remove any oil, check the oil level how it describes in the owner manual. After confirming you are checking oil level correctly, you can decide what to do. If it is above the high mark on the stick, you should remove a little oil thru the dipstick tube to get it at or just under the high mark.
2) You should have confidence the dealer did a basic inspection before delivery, but it is worth double checking… or asking them what they do before delivery.
3) Over full oil is not good in any engine. But there is some forgiveness and margin for error. At the time of your post, you didn’t really have a proper level reading, so no reason to fret too much. Unless it is excessive over full, you should be fine and no long term damage concern - but get it right ASAP.

 

[Mlandel]

Thanks all! I had read it, but clearly not carefully enough.
I appreciate the informative feedback and hopefully it will help others as well.

 

[NPack]

I bet you haven’t read your operators manual, most of your answers are in there.

I know a lot of it is generic mish mash but there is also some important information that could save you a lot of money. It would also help you post better questions on forums.

Hey Dude,

No need to be rude and police how they ask questions. Sure, reading the owners' manual helps, but reading doesn't prepare you for jumping from an United 80cc Scooty up to a Can-Am Spyder Roadster.

OP, here's how to check your oil level:
- Like you correctly did, make sure the craft is level.
- Also, make sure that the engine is warmed up. (Idle for 30 seconds). If you idle in the water, great! If idling on the trailer, always best to have a hose tied into the exhaust cooling system to make sure you don't overheat anything! Also to flush out the exhaust.
- Cut the engine.
- Wait 30 seconds; pull the dipstick out, and then wipe the dipstick clean.
- Reinstall the dipstick (all the way) and then pull it out. The level should be between the bends/hashes/marks.

As long as it is between the marks, you're good to go. If you have too much oil, then I would absolutely siphoning some out. Too much oil usually leads to a lot of engine smoking and a drop in power. Not to mention potential damage, but check that level first! If it was too high, then we can assess the potential damage.