6.4 Oil Level After Change

[Chris107]

Greetings Guys

I apologize for this question but..... Just changed the oil and filter in my 2500 6.4 for the first time. Put in the manual stated 7 quarts with a new filter. But the oil read about 1/2 quart too high on the dip stick? So are you other DIYers finding the same thing, or what?

Thanks

 

[1500canoe]

1/2 quart dwell in the pan or elsewhere maybe?

 

[Jimmy07]

After you changed the oil, did you run the truck to normal operating temperature, shut it off, wait 5 minutes, then check it as per manual?

 

[BlkZrx]

You never get ALL the oil out. Always put at least a half qt less, run a few minutes, check for leaks, let settle, and finish fill with dipstick level..

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[crazy jerry]

did two oil changes in my 6.4 so far and 7qt puts it near full. maybe your truck wasn't level when you drained it.

 

[busterbrown]

Mine took 6.5 qts exactly after I drained the old oil and installed a new filter. There usually is a 1/2 quart that remains in most vehicles.