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Thanks for that reassurance, J.R. At the moment it's the inconsistent evidence that concerns me. Is the damned thing overfilled or not. The absence of anything comprehensible is worrying. Maybe I might gently run it to see how it goes. I shall report back.

Yes, I am clutching at straws.

Latest instalment. Siphoned out nearly 4 litres. Opened the sump but only half litre drained. Dipstick showed empty. Introduced about 1.5 litres fresh oil. Dipstick shows over-full, well passed the hatched area. "Something wrong here". Started the engine, no warning light or complaining sounds.Switched off 'in case' after about 5 seconds.Now the siphon tube won't go down the dipstick tube. Sealey Tech baffled. Might the oil galleries be blocked?

Thanks Paws4Thot. I feel hopeful and a bit reassured. The whole lot will come out via the sump plug and be replaced with the correct volume of the correct grade. The new filter will I'm sure survive any punishment it's had. Would you expect to hear unusual noises as a result of such starvation or will it be silent but deadly damage?

3. I doubt I got to that engine speed but you never know. I was very wary of driving at all but needed to get home. (I had set off for a 350 mile holiday journey which had to be abandoned) 1. What effect would that have and what effects might I notice? When I finally get home next week (and get rid of the hateful Citroën hire car) I shall have the oil drained and replaced properly. Any damage should then be apparent I guess. What might it be and might such be reparable?

So sorry only just seen your reply. Have answered Paws4Thot on the subject but reckon about 50% at least. So a lot!

Thanks for replying so quickly. 3am is not my best time. The engine is actually 1.4 TSI. Thanks to using the syphon method to get out the old oil and so getting insufficient out, there may have been as much as 2.5 litres excess. The engine speed would be determined by the gear engaged? If so driving in London traffic I would have been in 3rd and 4th mostly. I couldn't hope to more accurate having kept my eyes on the road (while my wife fretted loudly in my ears)

Octavia 2 TSI 1.3 manual 2010 Due to ineptitude and rushing the job I over filled my vehicle with oil. I started my journey and the oil warning light immediately came and a warning sounded. I travelled about 5 miles in all before I could return to base, my speed did not exceed 30-35 mph. What damage am I likely to have done? It has been suggested that oil may have been forced past seals into various areas where it should never be, like the crankshaft.

Now my additional reply expressing thanks to pikpilot has vanished.

And I should have added my thanks to pikpilot

code reader shows wheel speed sensor mechanical failure OR a sporadic electrical fault/implausible signal. I can't identify the fuse to check it. The warning light shows more often than not. 13 year old car so probs expected.