VP 5.7 oil reading high

[Ericsh230]

So I have a new 5.7 gxi-f from Michigan motorz. Has the 5 qrt oil pan. I put 5 qrts in it from the beginning. The oil level on the dipstick is read very high. Like 6 inches up the dipstick. Had a marine mechanic come do an oil change to after the break in. It showed over full after only 2 qrts. And he was 100% sure he got the oil oil out. We went ahead and put the 5 qrts in it. Is sounds and runs great. But I would like the dipstick to read right. Any thoughts or anyone else have this issue. Never seen one that goes in the bottom drain plug. I don't understand how that works..... But that's the way it was on the original motor and how michiganmotorz told me to do it.

 

[QBhoy]

How much oil came out it when the oil was changed ? Is it the right dip stick ?

 

[Ericsh230]

How much oil came out it when the oil was changed ? Is it the right dip stick ?

I just asked him we didn't check when he was here. But the dipstick is the original from my old motor, just swapped it. I assume it right..... Something isn't right tho. Lol

 

[QBhoy]

So strange that one. Only other silly thing I can think of is that it’s not a 5l capacity. I know the 5.0 305 holds 4l (4 quarts)

 

[Ericsh230]

Unless they put it together wrong. My receipt says 5 qrt oil pan.

 

[alldodge]

It showed over full after only 2 qrts.

Wrong dipstick for the pan

I'm seeing the GXI-F dipstick connects to the oil pan drain plug with a Tee fitting. Is this how yours connects?

https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7744410-21-6595.aspx

 

[Ericsh230]

Wrong dipstick for the pan

I'm seeing the GXI-F dipstick connects to the oil pan drain plug with a Tee fitting. Is this how yours connects?

https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-explodedview-7744410-21-6595.aspx

Yes.

 

[alldodge]

If that was the original dipstick and tube, and it was measuring correct before, then there is an issue somewhere

 

[Ericsh230]

If that was the original dipstick and tube, and it was measuring correct before, then there is an issue somewhere

What could be the issue? Engine sounds and runs great.

 

[alldodge]

What could be the issue? Engine sounds and runs great.

I don't know, but your saying this same dipstick worked and now it doesn't

There is a baffle in the motor which shows it to be over filled with just 2 quarts added.

 

[Ericsh230]

Can you explain how the dipstick measures from the drain plug? How does that work coming up from the bottom?

 

[alldodge]

Measure the tube and then compare how far the stick will go in. Oil will be same level in tube as in the pan

 

[Ericsh230]

Awesome thanks. That helps. So my dipstick is 29in long. It reads correct at 26.5. But measuring not out it looks like it's about half or less of the pan. I know I put 5qrtrs in new motor, we took 5 out and put 5.5 back in. So I know it's right. Maybe I bent the tube during install. It does have some curves. Lol

 

[BRICH1260]

Mine is the same way. I too replaced my 5.7 with a Michiganmotorz new block. My dipstick has always read high on this engine and on my old origional one. I ordered a new dipstick, same results. I used to worry about it but after years of no problem, have just accepted it as normal.

The main thing I think you need to factor is to make sure that you drain/suck as much of the old oil out that you can and be sure of exactly how much you are putting in. Use that mark as your new normal.

 

[alldodge]

Mark the dipstick where the oil was after first oil added