2004 Silverado oil capacity

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
138,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATURAL_LAWN
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I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 6 cyl. Owner's manual says oil capacity is 4.5 quarts. When it is filled, the oil level on the dipstick is one inch over Max. Why?
Nov 30, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You could have the wrong dipstick but the capacity for that engine is 4.5 quarts.
Nov 30, 2010 at 5:40 PM
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NATURAL_LAWN
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How do I know if I have the wrong dipstick?
Nov 30, 2010 at 6:21 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You would have to get the right one and compare it to what you have.
Nov 30, 2010 at 6:22 PM
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