Proper way to check oil level on 7.3 idi

HS108 · Nov 21, 2017

I just changed my oil in the truck, and I may have accidentally over filled it by a half quart or so .

I normally just add the 11 Qts and call it good (I run the PSD filter) but I lost track of the jug I was on and poured most of it in.

My question is this:

A) What is the proper way to check the oil in these motors?

B) Will that extra half QT cause any issues?

79jasper · Nov 21, 2017

Warm it up, then let it sit about 15 minutes.

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chris142 · Nov 21, 2017

Yes. Fully warmed up to operating temp. Then checked 15 minutes after shut down.thats in tbe owners manual. I would not worry about only 1/2qt over. It will burn it off quickly.

HS108 · Nov 21, 2017

Ok thanks guys!!

Ya I have the owners manual, but I decided I wanted to make more room in my glove box and put the manual somewhere safe....

Well it’s safe alright, because I can’t find it lol

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icanfixall · Nov 21, 2017

We all have that "safe spot" where things go to hide... As already posted just let it rest so oil drains back after a warmup.

Cubey · Nov 21, 2017

15 minutes? I thought it was 10. That’s how I check mine.

DaveBen · Nov 21, 2017

I wait a while to check mine. The time is not very critical, just wait several minutes.

Macrobb · Nov 21, 2017

Just check it immediately after running, then wait 5,10,15 minutes to see how much it changes.

79jasper · Nov 22, 2017

Personally, I usually check mine cold. If its low after everything has had ample time to drain back to the pan, then I now it's definitely low. Lol

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chris142 · Nov 22, 2017

79jasper said:
Personally, I usually check mine cold. If its low after everything has had ample time to drain back to the pan, then I now it's definitely low. Lol

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Leave it on the low mark then warm it up and check it again. It should be about 1/2 way up into the safe zone.

79jasper · Nov 23, 2017

I don't think oil is going to expand that much. Lol

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Thatoneguy · Nov 23, 2017

I check mine both just for curiosity lol. I check it cold, and 10-15minutes after shutting her down.

mu2bdriver · Nov 23, 2017

I used to look at where I parked for stains. My truck was pretty tight and didn’t burn much.

Macrobb · Nov 23, 2017

mu2bdriver said:
I used to look at where I parked for stains. My truck was pretty tight and didn’t burn much.

I'm envious!
I'm used to my trucks(with worn old engines, seals etc) at least keeping the underside of the truck nice and shiny, if not actually dripping it on the ground.
'Course, the rusted out fuel tank(slated for replacement) just adds to the marking...

chris142 · Nov 23, 2017

79jasper said:
I don't think oil is going to expand that much. Lol

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You will be suprized

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