So I changed my oil in my 1982 300D the other day along with the fuel filter.

When starting up the car, it was stalling out a bit, probably due to a bit of air in the lines so I reved it a bit to clear the air...forgetting that I had just drained the oil and put new oil in.

Normally, I'd never rev the engine right after draining and filling the oil, in order to let the car gradually circulate the new oil..., but I managed to have a brain fart.

Well, I smelled burning oil for a couple of seconds and then all was fine, and it doesn't run any different. So, my question is what kind of damage could I have done, and is this something I can inspect when I adjust the valves (it will be my first time doing this), and what should I look for?

Am I just being overly concerned?

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