Ford Fiesta over flow oil

Car: Ford Fiesta
Variant: 1.4 man
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Engine & Drivetrain
Hi i topped up my oil in my car a few days ago and when i went to use it,i was driving and out the blue white smoke and the car started to jump and jark and wasnt picking up speed and its making some funny sound under the hood. i have no idea how i managed to over do the oil so is there anything someone can help me with.thanks
Posted: Sep 21, 2009 (15 years ago)
REMOVE SUMP PLUG AND LET IT OUT FILL UP TO FULL AMOUNT
Posted Sep 21, 2009 (15 years ago)
just tried to start the car again and ive got da orange motor light flashing and then solid.wot does that mean?
Posted Sep 21, 2009 (15 years ago)
Which mosel do you have? It could be a number of things : head gasket ; dropped valve or any number of faults. A bit more info please.
Posted Sep 21, 2009 (15 years ago)
management code stored in ecu garage will have to read codes on scanner,set oil level correctly 1st
Posted Sep 22, 2009 (15 years ago)

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