So, you checked the dipstick and realized that you’re low on oil. Instead of scheduling service, you decided to add oil to your car because you’re not due for a synthetic oil replacement yet.

While it’s good to keep up with the oil level, you may put too much in. If you did, you may encounter these symptoms. Let’s go over them.

• Burning oil
• Puddles of oil under your car
• Misfiring, stalling, or rough idling engine
• Squealing or grinding sounds
• Lackluster acceleration

You can smell burning oil, and others on the road may see white smoke coming from your tailpipe. If you move your car from its typical parking spot, you may notice a puddle on the ground.

When you drive, you may find that the engine misfires or stalls, so that your car cannot perform as it should. You also may experience lackluster acceleration, which can be frustrating or even concerning if you cannot speed up when entering a highway. Loud, grinding noises can indicate too much oil, too.

When you’ve detected the symptoms and figured out that your car has too much oil, you should schedule another synthetic oil replacement. During the replacement, a skilled service technician can examine your engine while performing the synthetic oil replacement to determine if there’s any damage.

If you’re a savvy mechanic on your own time and have the right equipment, you may be able to jack up your car and remove the excess oil. Use an oil extractor pump to siphon off the extra oil. Nevertheless, it is recommended that you schedule an inspection after performing this extraction to ensure that there’s no engine damage.