Alan Ruffalo wrote: > > I think that I have the wrong oil dip stick in my new engine. > My new engine seems to be overfilled when I fill > the oil mark up the top of the two part mark on dipstick. Alan, Drain your oil, including the filter, and refill with the factory specified amount of oil. Start the engine to fill the filter, shut it off, allow a few minutes for the oil in the engine to return to the sump, and check the dipstick. Whatever it shows will be the correct "Full" level. Larry |
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