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goose62075
Explorer
Jul 30, 2013

To much oil???

Just serviced my 2003 kountry star 5.9 (cummins). put 5 gal of oil in and now it shows overfull, I THINK that's what I put in before. Maybe just having a senior moment? How much are the 5.9 owners using in there's. Thanks for any light that can be shed on this.
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  • dadd45's avatar
    dadd45
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2013
    Our 5.9 takes 14 quarts, but I believe it's dependent on pan size...be sure your dipstick is calibrated to the pan......check with Cummins for engine SN? IMHO
  • wa8shc's avatar
    wa8shc
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2013
    The 5.9L Cummins in the Dodge Ram pickups take 12 qt(3.0 gal)
    Have no idea if that is increased when the motor is put into a motor home
    Maybe it time to check you owners manual
  • Ranger_Smith's avatar
    Ranger_Smith
    Explorer
    Jul 30, 2013
    All the searches I did for the 5.9 cummins shows 12 quarts. I don't know if this is different for a MH with maybe a deeper pan.

    It also says some MH's have a 15 qt pan and some have a 17 qt pan.

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