One more oil change question...

[jjyergler]

Changed my oil for the first time, checked it and it was overfilled according to the dipstick. I put 7 qts in, but its showing high, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch above "safe". I drained it on a slight incline. Did i fail to drain it completely? Doesit need to be perfectly level when draining? Should I drain half a quart and recheck?

 

[Burla]

Yeah you did, seen that many times friend. Next time drain flat or decline. I would drain off a qrt, just save it for add back. You mean engine was on upside of the incline or truck was facing downhill? You should be ok unless your truck was facing downhill.

 

[Ramm5.7]

Did you start it after changing? In all the oil changes iv done over the years iv found the vehicle needs to be level for a accurate dipstick reading

 

[Jimmy07]

Did you check it cold, right after you dumped it into the engine, or after you got the engine up to temp like you’re supposed to?

 

[jjyergler]

Engine was uphill.

I ran it for a minute to check for leaks and checked it.

I drove it to work (5 miles) and checked it on level ground.

Still read high.

I'll drain a quart in the am and recheck. I'll update.

 

[68PowerWagon]

Engine was uphill.

I ran it for a minute to check for leaks and checked it.

I drove it to work (5 miles) and checked it on level ground.

Still read high.

I'll drain a quart in the am and recheck. I'll update.

Your engine couldn't have been uphill! There are no hills in Florida! LOL
I love your signature... my young one (who is now 12) would always correct anyone who would call my truck a car.

 

[jjyergler]

Does Space Mountain count?

Seriously, the highest point in our county is the to of the landfill...

 

[jjyergler]

I drained about half a quart of oil, it is high in the "safe" area on the dipstick. So, about half a quart or so doesn't drain out. Note to self.

On a side note, as I was helping my four year old with his bath last night, I told him that anyone can DRIVE a truck, but only by changing the oil etc, do you truly become one with your truck. I don't know if he understood, but he enthusiastically agreed with me.

 

[Burla]

Oh he understood it, trust me. That stuff is handed down at a genetic level. To bad the understanding women thing never gets handed down. But then again, I think if it did, the species would likely die off.