The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.

[bosque]

1 1/2" deep? that is a lot and could account for some change. I recall replacing with 5 1/2 quarts.
Highly unlikely but is the tube for the dipstick cut? It should have a flare and the very edge is tapered.

[IrishPatrol]

Here is a pic of the Tube. think its cut? why would some one do that any way?

[bosque]

They did not cut it but I was searching for a reason why your oil mark is high.

[IrishPatrol]

Few! must be the dent.... Will have to try draining oil. then filling one quart at a time tile I hit the mark I guess.

[RiverPatrol]

Yes, it's most likely the dent. It doesn't take much for the dipstick reading to be off. You can be 1/2 quart over full and it's pretty high on the stick.

A tip when changing the oil filter: before you put the large round o'ring on the filter base make sure to remove the old one (or two) first. It's not uncommon for a previous monkey to leave the old one there and just tighten the heck out of the canister cover to try and keep it from leaking. Those are usually the same monkeys that neglect to reinstall the spring and the cup over the oil filter.

[IrishPatrol]

Wow, i lost what Appeared to be a lot of oil yesterday when trying to get the valve cover sealed. Still registers high. I will take a pic of the dent in the oil pan and we can see if theres a math matician out there who can asses the volume....could be fun... Right? I Sure am glad some one created this thread... Its like they had me in mind.

[IrishPatrol]

Her is a pic of the oil pan dent.. any guesses on volume?

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[Esteban]

1/2 pint. Final answer

[RiverPatrol]

I'd say a half quart.

[IrishPatrol]

When I first found the dent i thought it may be interfearing with the oil pick up tube or the pump. doesn;t seeb to be the case oil preasure seems to be fine. Gets to the top end ok. havent had the pan off to look for sure. When I do i'll try to take out the dent.