[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

What is considered Full when the dipstick just has an F stamped in it? To the bottom of the F? Middle of the F? Covering the F? Letting it find its happy place like the radiator fullness?

The ONLY reason I pointed that out so other Newbs don't do what I did when I bought my car.

One of the first things I did was change the oil, so I would know when it was changed and what was in it. So following the info I had, I drained the oil and replaced it with 5 qts. Trip around the block and oil in leaking out of the rear of the engine.

After a little research I found I should have only put in 4 qts. 5 qts is TOTAL capacity with a dry (new) engine. I drained ~1 qt and the leak stopped.

My experience, take it or leave it...