i had my oil changed and the dip stick is reading right in the middle of "DIPSTICK". Is this normal or overfilled? obviously it is outside of the "SAFE" zone. I vaguely remember checking the factory oil and it was around the same spot.

 

If its way above the hashmarks, its overfilled.

 

maybe by 1 qt.

 

the truck has been sitting for about 3 hours.

 

You know, I've done about 9 oil changes in my truck; and after its drained I pour in 3 gallons. The oil level never exceeds the full line. Never.

Over filled isn't good, but if you think its a quart - I wouldn't worry about it; or, if you've got a fumoto valve or something similar you could drain a little out to lower the level.

 

whats a fumoto valve? im gonna check it tomorrow right after i shut it down.

 

Its a ball valve that replaces the drain plug. I put mine on after the first drain and never looked back. Do a web search for the site, and I think Geno's has them too. I got one with the nipple - next time I'd get one without the nipple. Works great, won't accidently drain the oil either.

There are other variations of those available - look at Geno's they've got them there too.

 

Sounds like the issue I had here: https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...vel+overfilled

 

No point in checking it right after you shut down, it won't be accurate for a couple of hours. Maybe your oil was changed by a new employee that didn't realize that. I'd let the dealer know.

 

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....er=FTP-F104N-A

 

manual says check 15 minutes after shutdown, i did and its right where it needs to be.

 

so your experience was if left sitting for a couple hours it would show overfilled correct? i check mine a couple mins after shutdown like the manual says and it is right above the has marks where it should be.

 

Checking the oil is normally done in the morning before operating equiptment for the day. Vice versa if you work at night..........you get the idea

 

hairy go check your dipstick and let me know what it shows.

 

Mine is a 2007 5.9.........has not been started in 24 hours.....638 original miles.....Cable style dipstick with grey plastic style end......reads about 1/2 inch above full mark or hashmarks..........