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Old 04-03-2023, 03:20 PM
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I'm sure they just dumped 7 qtrs. in and sent you on your way....
Actually overfilling the REQUIRED amount of oil can cause problems-break seals and cause leaks. Were it me and I was changing my own oil I would choose to leave it 4 oz low. The dip stick that allows you to read the oil level is 1 qt from the low to the high mark. Oil level should actually go down as you drive. If it does not liquid is coming from somewhere-unburned fuel. Gasoline is a poor lubricant. Diesel is not good but better as a lubricant. Water, will show as white in the oil. Perhaps, a gas station where they are looking to sell you unneeded stuff.

The real issue is do you trust the people working on your car? You are trusting them with a fair amount of money, car replacement value and more important your life.