Oil Capacity?

[MLimpert]

I changed the oil for the first time today in my 05. 11 quarts brings it just above the top "full" mark on the dipstick. Should I add quart 12? Per the owners manual it seems to take 12. I assume the dipstick should be higher, and the Cummins isn't going to care about a little too high oil level on the stick?? Help the diesel rookie out here.

 

[Stomp]

Did you fill the oil filter before install. I know on the older ones the filter takes about a quart. Start it up let it run for a minute and then check it again. Were you sitting at a funny angle? If you were maybe it all didnt drain out. After you run it a bit check it and if its ok it should be fine.



Stomp

 

[GWDiesel]

MLimpert,on my 03 to have the correct oil level reading, I must wait a good 30 min. for the oil to drain down into the oil pan. 11 quarts total(oil filter)

included. To much oil is not good either. Jerry

 

[JHardwick]

I've heard of this "drain down" period. I don't buy it. I've never checked oil first thing in the morning without warming a motor first! Shut her down and check the oil.



12 quarts it is for me!

 

[MLimpert]

You're right... It takes 12. I drove around more today, and the oil level came back down a bit on the dipstick. I added quart #12, and everything looks good.