Only 4.5qt of oil drained on my oil change?!?!

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jhebbel

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Just did a change and I noticed I only drained about 4.5qt from my 07 hemi 1500. I'm a little concerned because I put a full 7 in after I drained it but before I measured what I had drained now I am concerned I may have over filled. I *think* the stick says I am only slightly above safe, but the stick sucks and hard to get an accurate level with especially with new oil that just runs right off it.

How concerned should I be?
 

ramportin1

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Assuming you changed the filter, 7 quarts should be just right. Your pressure gauge and dipstick will tell you if not.

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Do you check the oil level at all prior to an oil change? It’s not uncommon to lose/ burn off oil in older engines!
 
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