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.
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The business end of the dipstick protrudes into the lower oil pan at the very front of the pan (favors the passenger side a little). So, front to back level of the van affects the measurement with the stick. Overnight draindown will make a little difference as well.
Also, the pan is not particularly strong in the middle, so check that the oil pan has not been dented upwards from an impact, etc. That can displace the oil level upwards too.
Also, the pan is not particularly strong in the middle, so check that the oil pan has not been dented upwards from an impact, etc. That can displace the oil level upwards too.
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