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Dec 15, 2012 | 01:49 PM

mozzles

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From: Bend, Oregon

Low oil

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?

Dec 15, 2012 | 02:24 PM

turtlemann14

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your probably fine, did you ever loose oil pressure?

Dec 15, 2012 | 02:50 PM

hairyboxnoogle

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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.

Dec 15, 2012 | 03:56 PM

tecgod13

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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.