engine oil over fill

[97Camry/blue]

I recently changed my engine oil and when i check my oil in the morning it is at full, but after I start the engine, it passed the full mark a lot (about 5 inchs) . Is this normal?

97Camry LE 4cyl, 96k miles. changed oil at the end of january 04.

Thanks

[EKam]

Hmm... I hope this is not a joke.

Clean your dip stick first before you stick it back in to check oil level.

[97Camry/blue]

I always clean my dipstick, it always pass the full mark after the car starts. Is it serious? or im just worried over nothing.

Originally posted by EKam
Hmm... I hope this is not a joke.

Clean your dip stick first before you stick it back in to check oil level.

[EKam]

You should shut off your engine first before you take the dip stick out.

(just trying to narrow it down the possibility)

[csaxon]

A refill for your engine is 3.8 qts. How much did you put in? Did you replace the oil filter?

[Nick]

you can't check the engine oil level while the engine is running, it just splashes it up

wait a couple minutes before checking it, wipe off the dipstick and then check it

[5spd V6 ClrTail]

Man, get the engine to normal Temp. shut it off, and then check the oil.

[foompla]

Sometimes oil runs up the side of the dipstick. But the measurement will be correct. Is this what he's talking about?