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Is the oil level here too high that it needs to be drained or can I leave it?
Yes, I agree with Paulster2. It looks like about an extra half liter of oil. Excess oil also occupies more space in the crankcase, in turn creating an excess pressure that forces oil in places it ...
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Is the oil level here too high that it needs to be drained or can I leave it?
Anything over full is not good. If this is the level after the engine was ran, then yes, I'd drain some out of it. If it wasn't after you have already ran it, then run it, give the oil a chance to ...
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