Just checked my oil with the engine cold, and it's maybe 1/4" lower than the fill line. Hoping I didn't damage the engine, what do you guys think the chances are?

 

your probably fine, did you ever loose oil pressure?

 

Id say youre fine. Our old work truck goes off the dipstick almost regularly. lol it just doesnt hold enough to get where your goin.

 

Check it again when its warm... standard procedure for these trucks is engine warmed up, turn off and let the oil drip down for 10 minutes.

If you're worried, dump in a quart first, then do the above, and add more as needed. As long as you've always had pressure, the engine should be fine.

 

Just check it with the engine up to operating temp like Tecgod13 said

 

As long as it's still of the dipstick you're fine....

My truck gets below the dipstick every week cause it burns so much oil....lol