possible that it was just a spill?

i don't think you harmed any thing by not immediately starting the car up.

typically, most people will put five quarts in.... run it through the gears... check the fluid... fill up to near the line... take it for a spin... then adjust for additional fluid. if there is too much fluid, you can suck it out.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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