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Originally Posted by Monomer
Dont worry two much, mine had 4 gallons (!!!!) in it at one time...(not for very long, though)
I'd change the oil that's in it (I like Rotella/synthetic) (yes, it's a group 3 syn.) and start from there. Hopefully a gasket isnt blown (I've seen rear mains go out due to to much oil)
The main thing about over filling is it creates air in the oil, which heats it up. Air is also a better conductor of heat, so less air space = more heat (same can be said for the trans)
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Air is a better conductor of heat? Where did you get this one?
The biggest problem with too much oil is that when the crank runs in it, it foams the oil, and the oil pump sucks foam, which won't adequately lubricate the bearings.
On a diesel, you have the added problem of throwing that oil out the engine where it can enter the intake, and cause a runaway engine. If this happens on a gasser, the engine just shuts down, but not on a diesel.