2012 Dodge Charger oil change

2012 DODGE CHARGER
22,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDKAL
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when do you check your engine oil.Dealer says 6qts.When I put 6qts in it regs. 1 qt too full in the morning when cold.So I put 5qts in and it says full in the morning when cold.but 1 qt low when hot.
Dec 30, 2014 at 10:54 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You should be able to check it cold or hot, but when hot you will have to let it sit for a few minuets to allow all the oil to run back down into the sump as there will be some oil still up in the rocker covers.
Dec 30, 2014 at 12:21 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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And the 6 quts is correct quantity, that includes changing the oil filter as well
Dec 30, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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