A Stupid Oil Level Question....

[MobyDick]

Ok - I am not the most technical person here, but explain to me the hash marks on the engine oil dipstick. I noticed the dealership filled it ABOVE the hashmark, but BELOW the little hole in the dipstick near where it says MAX. Is it over-filled or not? The Service Manager said as long as it is between the two drilled holes - MIN and MAX - that the oil level is ok.

 

[GRIP]

no not over filled they fill it to the max then start the motor so the filter gets filed and it goes down about a half quart. so as long as it in between the min and max it's ok.