Oil dip stick is full of oil when checking level

Tiny
ROYCAR71
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  • 2001 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
I did an oil change and put 4 quarts of 5w30. Initially when I checked oil after change, oil level was around hash mark area. Then when I started car and looked again. Oil level was all the way up to handle of dip stick and instead clean clear color of oil it was dark brown. Is this a sign oil is mixing with coolant?

PS: car has a hard time starting and staying on when starting.
Monday, February 17th, 2020 AT 10:51 AM

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