Oil change question. (capacity)

[Slow Build]

In the middle of changing my oil. I have a 283 casting # says it 1957-66.
What is the oil capacity. I would have thought 5 quarts including filter. So far I've put in 5 quarts plus a bottle of Bars leak and it's barely touching the dipstick (probably 2 quarts low). I'm starting to question the Mr Gasket oil dipstick that the PO put on it. Maybe that's why the engine leaks oil (overfilled). The oil pan doesn't look like an extra capacity unit. It has the drain plug on the front of bottom of the pan.

I'm not sure what to do at this point.

[Rich 5150 69]

If its a standard chevy oil pan its 5 quarts. I`d say wrong dip stick....!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by Slow Build

In the middle of changing my oil. I have a 283 casting # says it 1957-66.
What is the oil capacity. I would have thought 5 quarts including filter. So far I've put in 5 quarts plus a bottle of Bars leak and it's barely touching the dipstick (probably 2 quarts low). I'm starting to question the Mr Gasket oil dipstick that the PO put on it. Maybe that's why the engine leaks oil (overfilled). The oil pan doesn't look like an extra capacity unit. It has the drain plug on the front of bottom of the pan.

I'm not sure what to do at this point.

With a stock oil pan 4 quarts.
1 quart canster filter.
So yes total of 5 quarts.

[Rich 5150 69]

Sounds as if somebody has put the lower dip stick tube above the block....??

[Slow Build]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Sounds as if somebody has put the lower dip stick tube above the block....??

That's what I'm thinking. Guess that's why it blew the oil filler cap off and nicely coated my engine compartment.

[Rich 5150 69]

Ok...... oil dip stick comparison anti up guys, my bayonet cap is even with my valve cove base....

[Slow Build]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

my bayonet cap is even with my valve cove base....

Mine is higher and noticeably dirtier (but don't worry it's not longer) . Is that a Mr. Gasket stick?