Oil change fill level

[PBaker]

I have changed my oil several times and the hand book says 11 quarts of oil but even after filling the oil filter before installing all I can get is 9 quarts. Is this right? I check the oil level after filling back up and not starting the engine because of the oil staying in the pump area so long. I have checked the oil after the change, after a few days and the level is ok my fear is that I may not have enough oil in the engine while running is this possible or not. I do most all my own work on all of my vehicles I own or have owned but I seem to worry more about this Dodge Cummins than any other vehicle I have owned, must just be extra special. big grin

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'96 2500 ext. cab, LB, 4x4, 5 speed, 3. 54, TST 280 cam plate, AFC spring kit ,pyro and boost gauges mounted on A-Pillar, tinted windows, 16x8 Eagle alloys series 1219, 285/75R16 Durango A/T's, stainless steel rocker panels and alluminum stirrup steps

 

[Dennis Garrett]

You might have a dipstick problem, 11 qt's should be right. Remember, it takes an hour or so for the oil in the pump to drain back into the pan, so forget the "quickie" oil changes. Put it in the garage hot, pull the plug, & let it drain over night. Refill in the morning. I used to pour the entire three gallons in mine on a change, but lately have been using 11 qts.

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Locomotive Engineer/Red Ram Driver! 97, 2500, Auto,3:54, 2WD, Re-sale Red, Loaded w/Leather, Diamond Tread running boards & box, Bumper guards, "Bull Ring" tie-downs, Front bumper guards, Clearance lights, TST 230 HP kit (slid forward 1/16"), Missing silencer ring K&N, Combo exhaust temp & boost gauge, Eng. & Trans. oil temp gauges, 3 Pos. Lock up switch.

 

[Joe G.]

I do it the same way Dennis does. Drain over night. I put 11 quarts in it and it's right on the full mark. I think I remember something about some of these trucks haveing a dipstick mark problem. You should check with your dealer about it. Or search the archives on these forums for more information.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

[Hyper]

Hummm... ... . I have checked mine all so and found that 12 quarts puts my oil level right on the full mark... . I know the book said 11 but I rather be over by one than under! I think 12 is right on for my truck

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1993 Dodge Prostock Daytona 7:70@172, 1987 Grand National 11:77@115, 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually. Stock with a 5 speed, Home page http://www.home.earthlink.net/~whra3

 

[Champane Flight]

I have never let mine drain overnight,but do drain hot and let it drain for at least one hour. Always 11qts 10 in the crankcase and one in the filter. I always fill my filter before installing.

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95 Dodge 2500 Luverne grill guard,headache rack,running boards and Amzoiled. Soon to be mildly bombed. 84 Dodge d-150, 318 Hooker headers,Edelbrok intake,mallory ignition,Carter Afb,Accel coil,and Custom dual exhaust. Boat,fifthwheel,motorcycles,and shop,job to support toys. Yuck...

 

[PBaker]

I do not know what I had been looking at or doing on past oil changes but after posting and then reading the first two reply's I called a Dodge service tech and he said he had not heard or seen anything about the dip sticks and several hours later went back out and checked oil level and it was 1 quart low that was after putting in 10 qts. of oil :O so never mind and now I feel really stupid but at least it got a discussion going #ad
. Thanks everybody for responding so quickly now I think I will just go and turn off the lights and sit.

Paul

[This message has been edited by Flatlander (edited 12-28-2000). ]

 

[FD5]

The dipstick problem was on the 94 Cummins.

1995 2500 Ram Xcab, 3. 54, Amsoiled, auto, 231K and going strong!!!

 

[Turbo]

I have a 94 what was the problem with the oil dipstick, I havent heard of it, was there a service bulletin released??? Thanks

 

[Turbo]

I would also like to know how to turn up the pressure a little on the trans. Any help would be appreciated thanks