Oil Level On The Dipstick

mikepike1125 · July 17, 2011

can anyone with a 2010 sierra 5.3l tell me where 6 quarts of oil puts there oil level on the dipstick? And yes you would think that it should be around the highest hole on the dipstick but Ive read many posts where people claim that the dipstick is incorrect. I had my oil changed the other day and mine seems excessively high. Thanks for the help...

Black4x4Z71 · July 17, 2011

can anyone with a 2010 sierra 5.3l tell me where 6 quarts of oil puts there oil level on the dipstick? And yes you would think that it should be around the highest hole on the dipstick but Ive read many posts where people claim that the dipstick is incorrect. I had my oil changed the other day and mine seems excessively high. Thanks for the help...

I took our 2011' Silverado (5.3) in to the dealer last weekend for the first oil change and afterwards I checked the dip stick to make sure they filled it completely and the oil registered right at the top hole on the stick. The ticket said that they put 6 quarts of GM Dexos oil in it.

dlstewart01 · July 17, 2011

I would say that if 6 quarts are put in, the truck has the CORRECT amount of oil regardless where it is on the dip stick. Due to manufacturing tolerances and assembly of the dip stick tube, some may be in further than others, the oil level could vary on the dip stick somewhat from truck to truck. And on occasion an incorrect dip stick or tube could be installed.

crepitus · July 18, 2011

6 puts mine a good bit over the fill line. I out 5 1/2 in and it to the fill line.

crepitus · July 18, 2011

6 puts mine a good bit over the fill line. I out 5 1/2 in and it to the fill line.

4wd · July 18, 2011

mine is the same as yours, but not when it's warm, dealer say normal as you know!

mikepike1125 · July 18, 2011

Ok not as worried now. My level is at the midway point of the part number on the stick. 12622055. So in between the 2's. Thanks

tanked_darren · July 18, 2011

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=134567

Austin83 · July 18, 2011

2008 GMC Sierra 5.3, after I add 6 quarts the level is a good little bit above the hash marks/top hole.

ifshinxs · July 19, 2011

You should be at the top hole on your dip stick...Each hole represents 1/2 quart. At the bottom hole your 3 quarts low.

MaverickZ71 · July 19, 2011

On my '09 LC9 5.3 V8 with 6-speed tranny, it takes about 5.6 quarts to fill it to the full line on the dipstick, after a careful drain and new oil filter installed. If I just glug in a full 6 quarts, it puts it quite a little bit above the full mark. Don't mean to argue, but I don't see how the bottom line of the shaded area on my dipstick would mean you are 3 quarts low. Seems like 3 quarts low (out of 5 1/2 or 6 qts.) would make for one noisy engine and probably some engine damage (?)

ifshinxs · July 19, 2011

On my '09 LC9 5.3 V8 with 6-speed tranny, it takes about 5.6 quarts to fill it to the full line on the dipstick, after a careful drain and new oil filter installed. If I just glug in a full 6 quarts, it puts it quite a little bit above the full mark. Don't mean to argue, but I don't see how the bottom line of the shaded area on my dipstick would mean you are 3 quarts low. Seems like 3 quarts low (out of 5 1/2 or 6 qts.) would make for one noisy engine and probably some engine damage (?)

Bret,

I stand corrected..Each hole is a 1/4 quart.