Anybody else experienced this? I have a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500, purchased new. I travel full time - about 25,000 miles a year, mostly highway miles - and change oil religiously - synthetic, every 3000 to 5000 miles. Current mileage is 55,000. Recently I noticed that the oil on the dipstick is above the full indication line, the hash marks. I checked with a Ram dealer technician and he confirmed that the oil level should not exceed the full level. I had my oil changed again and put in 5 quarts instead of 6 (6 specified in owner’s manual). Initially the dipstick showed the correct level, but now the oil level on the dipstick is too high again. I’m concerned; I don’t want to screw up my engine with too much or too little oil. I have asked oil change technicians if they are draining the old oil completely and they confirmed that they have. Any solutions, experiences, suggestions appreciated.
LeliS
From the 2016 Owner Manual. No chicken dance or slide rule required.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut OFF. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut OFF. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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