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snakedog · 02-27-2017, 03:31 PM

I have a Civic VX 1995. The valves are noisy if I fill oil up to the manufacturer recommended level. But if I overfill by a quart the engine and valves are much quieter.

Is this related to the age of the engine? Any thoughts about the cause of this would be appreciated.

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snakedog EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29 Thanks: 12 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oil overfill due to valve noise I have a Civic VX 1995. The valves are noisy if I fill oil up to the manufacturer recommended level. But if I overfill by a quart the engine and valves are much quieter. Is this related to the age of the engine? Any thoughts about the cause of this would be appreciated.