Erratic oil level

[brownkc81]

I only have 1100 or so miles on my truck but, I checked the oil after bringing it home from the dealership and it is above the full line a little on the dipstick. Like you said I checked it multiple times and each time was showing the same over full a little. I have just been driving it and didn't try to drain any since it should be right from the factory. Hopefully this wont cause a problem but I have heard someone else say theirs is the same as well on a new truck. So it must be a common problem.

 

[robbcwz]

I only have 1100 or so miles on my truck but, I checked the oil after bringing it home from the dealership and it is above the full line a little on the dipstick. Like you said I checked it multiple times and each time was showing the same over full a little. I have just been driving it and didn't try to drain any since it should be right from the factory. Hopefully this wont cause a problem but I have heard someone else say theirs is the same as well on a new truck. So it must be a common problem.

It's filled with 7 qts from the factory for a number of reasons, but the refill (with filter) is 6 qts. It's all in the manual.

---------- Post added at 03:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:50 PM ----------

Mine just took 6 quarts!!!! Despite all the forum trolls know how, after draining the oil, I start my vehicle and let it run till the oil pressures drops. Then immediately kill it, there's usually about another 1/2 quart that runs out.

We're not trolls just because we don't do as you do or disagree with your methods.

---------- Post added at 03:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:52 PM ----------

Weird man. Changed my oil 4500 miles ago. Filter and 6 quarts. Dipstick shows a **** hair under the upper mark.

Same experience here on 3 oil changes; 6 qts and it's just at the upper mark.

 

[2018RubyRed]

The dipstick is hard to read after running the engine. The dipstick goes through the valve cover and head so it also serves as a drain back to the pan. Let it sit for a little while and it clears up