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Apr 26, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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johnh

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From: lyman, utah

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Originally Posted by ado2b1

Changed my oil on Sat. and put 9.5 quarts in (without thinking to check the level). Even though I let it sit and drain everything it could, I managed to over fill it by the distance of the "safe" level (1/2" - 3/4"?). I drove around a bit waiting to see if it would settle down some (I think the capacity is around 10 qt.), but it has not settled at all. Before I start driving it around more, is this a problem I should be concerned with?

my shop manual says 11 quarts with filter

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:27 PM

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torquefan

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From: Calgary, Alberta

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Originally Posted by carl48

some engines of that period was shipped with the incorrect dip stick, get exactly 10 quarts oil in and check the stick if it is not correct engrave a new full mark and add mark

That's true. The Cummins part number on the incorrect one was 3944594.

Apr 26, 2009 | 12:49 PM

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cmac

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From: Duluth, MN

wow..... mine takes 13 US Quarts to the full mark.....

Apr 29, 2009 | 01:59 AM

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BigDave12768

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From: MA

My 04.5 always reads low after a change. Book says 12 quarts. i buy 3 gallons of Rottella Synthetic. I dump it all in and start it up. Always reads down 1/2 quart to a quart. But if I let it sit it comes up to perfect level.