accidentally added brake fluid to my oil compartment?

Asked by GuruD957CW Aug 12, 2023 at 09:06 AM about the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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James answered about a year ago

If the engine hasn't been run, drain it and refill with fresh oil. If the engine has been run, drain it, put a new oil filter on, and run the engine for about 30 minutes at idle. Then change the oil and filter again. Hope that helps! Jim

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GuruPD8FJ answered about a year ago

How much break fluid did you put in the engine and how long you ran it is what’s going to make the difference.With out those details I can’t say if there’s a problem or not.

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