the dipstick says that I need to add a quart or so of oil but when I take off the oil cap I cannot put in any oil because it is at the top. Any thoughts on what would cause this?

Asked by Manteca4194 Apr 26, 2015 at 10:35 PM about the 2002 Saturn S-Series

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Manteca4194 answered 9 years ago

I thought so but I have been putting oil in this Saturn for a couple years now. Literally, when I took off the oil cap to add there was oil almost to the top. I rechecked the dipstick and it showed needing a little over a quart. Checked under fill cap and oil was right there. Dipstick is not broke. I thought maybe it was and it was reading correct. Strangest thing I ever seen..... Is it possible there is a clog somewhere not letting it go down? Im just grasping at straws here.

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Kelly answered 9 years ago

try this start the engine and see if the level goes down.

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Phillip answered 5 years ago

I'm on same problem. Hope the dude figures it out by now. I live where streets are terrible, and my oil pan is dented to the point dip reads less. For my own sanity before I replace my pan, need new oil pickup tube.

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the dipstick says that I need to add a quart or so of oil but when I take off the oil cap I cannot put in any oil because it is at the top. Any thoughts on what would cause this?

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