Dipstick question

[Mr Sophistication]

I have a quick question:

So I did an oil change. On the dipstick, there is a hashmark with two dots. The oil level is currently at the upper dot. Should I fill it all the way to the top of the hashmark or is it better to leave it where it is?

Thanks.

 

[Fless]

What does your owner's manual say?

 

[Doubeleive]

I have a quick question:

So I did an oil change. On the dipstick, there is a hashmark with two dots. The oil level is currently at the upper dot. Should I fill it all the way to the top of the hashmark or is it better to leave it where it is?

Thanks.

post a photo of it

 

[Fless]

Here's what the 2016 manual shows. You didn't specify your vehicle so this is just a guess.

 

[Mr Sophistication]

My vehicle is a 2019 5.3 V8.

Owners manual says the same as what Fless posted. It doesn't specifify though if it should be at the upper dot or the top of the crossed hatched mark.

 

[OR VietVet]

I have a quick question:

So I did an oil change. On the dipstick, there is a hashmark with two dots. The oil level is currently at the upper dot. Should I fill it all the way to the top of the hashmark or is it better to leave it where it is?

Thanks.

As per what the manual says, do not go higher than the top hole or top of hash mark with the oil level.


As per what @Fless said:


We recommend that you put all your rig(s) info in your signature so we all don’t have to guess at year, make, model, engine size, trans, rear axle locker…….etc. While you may have posted pertinent info in your first post, you may forget to do it again and the info is needed by us anyway. Makes it way easier on all members that attempt to help, to have that info right up front. It is also recommended that you take a pic of your RPO codes, on the inside cover of the glove box, and post that image in your signature. All this info will greatly help those that will try to help with a problem.


If there is any other info, like upgrades, mods or recent mechanical/maintenance work done, that would be helpful in any post as well. Too many times a question is asked by the poster and after about 10 responses we find out that the poster has done recent work to attempt to fix the problem or work that was done that SEEMS not related to the problem.

 

[Mr Sophistication]

Ok will do.

 

[swathdiver]

Ok will do.

You don't want to go above the hash marks Chris and if you only fill to the bottom mark or two in the hashed marked area, that's ok too but leaves you with a little less room for error should the engine suddenly lose or consume oil. Probably get bit by a dog before that happens though. 8 quarts and drive on.

 

[Mr Sophistication]

You don't want to go above the hash marks Chris and if you only fill to the bottom mark or two in the hashed marked area, that's ok too but leaves you with a little less room for error should the engine suddenly lose or consume oil. Probably get bit by a dog before that happens though. 8 quarts and drive on.

Thanks, that makes sense.

I'll keep an eye on the level to make sure it doesn't change over time.

I'll update my profile later this evening.

 

[PG01]

Thanks, that makes sense.

I'll keep an eye on the level to make sure it doesn't change over time.

I'll update my profile later this evening.

No need... you’re good

 

[OR VietVet]

No need... you’re good

Yea, I knew that recommendation was coming. I could have bet my next paycheck on that.

 

[Tahoe14]

^ This from the "need your rigs info police". LOL

 

[OR VietVet]

I knew @Galante would love this. Has anyone seen where it says "recommend"? Is that not explanation enough? If you don't agree then tell me what is wrong with it. Nothing like having opinions with no options for them. All accusations with no substance. Keep going though, you have that right, thanks to others.

So it turns out there is always two in each crowd.