Dipstick motor oil level 1998 318 5.2L

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Hemimax

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Greetings all Dodge enthusiasts,
Before I correct my dipstick does anyone else have this engine that indicates 2-3 inches past the full mark when you add 5qts and a dry filter? I have had several 318's since the 60's but I have never seen one read this high on the dipstick. The engine and related parts all factory original, I have checked it hot, cold and warm, there is no air or debris in the oil and my oil pressure maintains normal levels.
I will very much appreciate any input to help settle my piece of mind over this.
Thank you for your consideration.
 

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Ooookay. For it's worth, my truck takes 5.5 quarts with an extended capacity oil filter and it puts it right at the top of the crosshatch mark on my dipstick.

Do you think your stick is non-stock or what?
 

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Aftermarket oil pan possibly...

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Dipstick has correct Mopar# on it, I will look closer at the pan.
 
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And while I am down there, I am going to drain it and measure the quantity.
 

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I will post up the dipstick length in a bit (having coffee first) just for reference.

Edit: 37.5 tip to end.
 
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I am dumb sometimes, had over 6qts oil in it, no idea how I did that.
Thank you for your input guys.
 

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