Oil level question

[Grady]

I don't have my shop manual handy, but I think is says to check the oil shortly after engine shutdown.

This would put the oil level a little below the Full mark. After waiting overnight, just about all of the oil is in the pan, so the level will be above the Full mark.

Try to become familiar with where the levels are at shortly after shutdown and then after sitting over night.

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98. 5 4x4, CC, 5 spd.
3. 55 LSD, Jacobs E-Brake

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Dipsticks are nothing more then a close approximation. Just do the coorect 11 quarts and dont worry if its over by a few MM. Otherwise do what the others mentioned above. Either mark the stick or just remember in your head what it looks like when it is full.

 

[Okie-Go]

I have the 01 with 6 spd. Mine is the same way. I change my oil as you do and don't worry about it. I think you will find if you check it right after running it the level will be real close or a tad low. Mine uses no oil unless I work it super hard then it may go down a hair on the stick. I check it regularly for piece of mind. I change every 3,000 miles.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[24V-DSL]

I just completed my second oil change. Dealer did the first one at 750 miles and I worked alongside the tech during the whole time, which was less than 30 min. When he put the plug back in the pan, there was very little trickle coming out, but there was some drip. He put exactly 1 qt. in the filter and then 10 in the engine. After I got home and checked it cold, it read about a quarter to half inch high over the full mark and it has stayed that way.

I changed the oil myself at 5k. I let it drain overnight and did not take off the filter until the next day. The filter came right off with no spilling... . the oil level was down approx. one inch in the case. I put exactly 11 qts. in the truck... . a little less than a quart in the filter so I could get it on without spilling, but I put in exactly 11 qts. , total. Dip stick reads right on the full mark either after a 2-3 minute wait to check, or stone cold.

I think it takes considerable time for all the oil to drain and siphon some out of the filter. I probably won't do it again like this in the future... . I just wanted to experiment because there have been so many posts on this issue. I did like the fact I didn't have any oil filter mess to contend with, but don't know how long it takes for the filter to siphon out so it won't spill over. Next time I'm going to try a one hour delay. Just go with 11 qts.

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White 2001. 5 2500 ST, SWB, 4X4,QC, AUTO, 4. 10's, LSD, 285/75/16 On Weld Outbacks, PIAA 510's, Line-x, Tinted glass, Redline 85+, Blow-by-bye, RE-0880 & 25-0880,muffler fell off,level truck with 2" tuff country kit, Bilsteins at the corners, Di Pricol egt and boost, Mag-hytec "original flavor" transmission pan and Dana 70 diff. cover, Westin Step Bars, Custom Plate 24V-DSL

 

[EMDDIESEL]

One hour on a hot engine (sometimes less) is fine for the filter to siphon out.

 

[DGFoster]

Were are you guys coming up with 11 quarts,my manual calls for 10,1 in the filter and 9 in the engine and it is right at the full mark every time,am I missing something?

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Dave Foster:
2000 3500,Light Driftwood,Quad cab
4x4,4:10 gears,Westach Gauges,K&N,Auto with DTT VB and TC,DD1 injectors and Boost Module,Van Aakens,Muffler and Resinator removed,Amsoiled front to back.
Member of the GLTDR.

 

[RobbyRam]

I change my own oil every other oil change with Mopar oil filter and Dello 400.
In between, I have mine done at ProFleet, a 'Big-rig' oil changing place, with Dello 400 and Baldwin filters.
I just had mine serviced yesterday because my oil since I installed 'DD2's' seemed a little thin. It looks like a little fuel is getting in the oil after 7200 miles, so I'm going to change the oil at 5k now. I have 42k on my Black Beast.

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Y2K Awesome Black LB 3500 QC SLT, 24Valve ETC ISB, 4x4, 4:10 LSD, DTT Custom prepared Auto transmission VB, Power Edge 'EZ', DD2's, K&N, Polished Stull Billet Grill/Fog inserts, Chrome Smitty-Built Step Rails, Mopar Chrome-Tipped Mud Flaps, A-Pillar mounted West-Tach Turbo/Pyro/Trans Temp gauges, Rancho 9000's, Diamond Plated Tool Box, + a bunch of other stuff. Fact:The First Fords' had 'DODGE' Engines! The new PSD's need them!

 

[zorro]

My truck is a 2001. 0 6 spd, with about 14,500 miles on it. I change the oil as follows: fill the filter w/1 qt; install it, put 10 qts in the engine; run it a bit, shut it down, check dip stick after a decent interval... overnite sometimes. At this point, the oil level on the stick is about 3/16" over the "F" mark. To get the oil level right on the mark requires draining out about 1/3 to 1/2 quart. Is this ok, or should I keep the 11 quarts in there regardless of the level on the dip stick?

 

[WyoJim]

11 quarts is what it takes and the dip sticks are notorious for being wrong. Mine is one of the few that reads correct. They recommend either marking the dipstick or remembering where full is on it. I would not drain any oil out of the engine.

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98. 5 24 valve auto, QC, LB, EZ, DTT vb 9 1/2ft 3500# slide in S&S Camper

 

[Texasdeere]

Mine takes 11. 5 quarts to put it on the line. I usually dump in a full 12 quarts, and that puts it past the line about 1/8 to 1/4 inch. (2001. 5, auto, 2wd)

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Erik F.
2001. 5, Silver, Quadcab, Longbed, SLT, 24V, Auto, 3. 54 LSD, 2WD, Tow and camper packages,
(Add ons) Pioneer, Husky Liners, Tint, Diamond Plate Tool Box, and Rail Guards, OEM Bedlinner, OEM 4x4 Mud Flaps, K&N, Geno's Breather Vent Catch Can.
(Wish list) 4" Exhaust, Low stall converter, Built transmission, Banks Power Pak.

 

[Grady]

Here is a TSB with info concerning the oil capacity of the 24 valve engine.

http://dodgeram.org/tech/tsb/1998/09_06_98.htm