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joelyn
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Mar 02, 2014

Correct way to check the oil level in a truck???

had my oil changed in my 2012 ram truck 1500. the truck takes 7 qts.. in the morning when i checked the oil the day after the level was about 3/4 of a inch above the cross hairs (full level) on the s...
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SeaDog_BRR
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Mar 02, 2014
If you pulled the dipstick and checked it without first wiping it of the level will read high the oil traveled up the dipstick. If it was high after being wiped off then it may be over filled most manuals say after the engine has been run you need to let it sit for a period of time before checking my 6.0 diesel recommends 20 min.

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