I took my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder V6 for an OIL change to Nissan dealer. They accidentally fill it up as if it was ARMADA V8 engine. I saw oil leak from the drain plug area and felt that engine was vibrating more than normal. Took it back next morning and I was told that it was over filled almost 1.5 quart. They replaced some sort of seal/gasket by drain plug and told me that it should be fine. There are no more oil leaks. I just drove 2000 miles last week after that and still no oil leaks. Should I still be concerned? What are the chances that it has made my engine weaker or damaged it?
Like Jim said Slim to none, Oil in the engine is good, as for the leaking by the drain plug your cars engine was just overflowing and the extra oil was trying to escape through any possible opening. You shouldnt be concerned anymore if you have driven 2000+ miles an you havnt noticed anything wrong with your car…
it’s good practice that you are concerned with your car maintnaice and that your checking on it, keep on looking under the hood every so often and make sure everything is all right…
Slim to none. You only drove it a short distance. Cars can go about 50 miles with very little to no oil with almost no major damage to the engine. Ask my sister. She does it all the time and has almost 200k on her Toyota Corolla. Still keeps rolling. I do recommend keeping the oil filled to the proper level and not over filling it or having it more than 1 quart low at all times.
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So long as the vehicle hasn’t been driven too far or hard, it should be ok.
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Like Jim said Slim to none, Oil in the engine is good, as for the leaking by the drain plug your cars engine was just overflowing and the extra oil was trying to escape through any possible opening. You shouldnt be concerned anymore if you have driven 2000+ miles an you havnt noticed anything wrong with your car…
it’s good practice that you are concerned with your car maintnaice and that your checking on it, keep on looking under the hood every so often and make sure everything is all right…
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