So I thought our 97 stroker took 15 qts on an oil change, coulda sworn it had in the past. but...I changed the trucks oil yesterday and actually the CPS as well #1876736C91 not sure if that would be relevent. I also changed over to a DELO 5w-40 synthetic, and used the fleetguard LF3974 oil filter. when I filled it up it almost was full at 14 and 1/2 qtz. I was in a hurry and didn't give it a real chance to backfill to give me a more accurate reading. so I assumed and added the extra 1/2 qt to 15 total now. I got home later that evening and low and behold the oil is showing up on the dipstick like its a 1/2 qt high. should I drain a little off? also my dad drove the truck later that day and oil pressure reading is fine between 1/4 and 1/2 on the guage.

 

15 quarts won't hurt a thing.

Don't be fooled by the oil pressure gauge either....it's a needle on a switch and will only read low if you don't have any oil pressure; <5 psi or so.

 

Yup... What he said!

 

FWIW, our trucks hold 15 quarts total (filter, pump and case)

 

thanks all, she seems to be running fine so your input is reassuring

 

I used to run 2 qts over all the time, but dont now. You can also get a filter that holds 3.5 qts!!! For a total of 17 qts! LOL