just let the car sit overnight and check it first thing in the morning with the engine cold. If still shows low level, then top it up.

 

And make sure it's on level ground when you take your readings. A small slope can make a big difference in what you see on the dipstick.

 

Just curious...who did your oil change?

If it is still low on level ground it sounds like they put in 5 quarts instead of 6

 

Due to the price of the stuff dealers only seem to put in amounts by the quart or liter, thus saving you the cost of a partially used container.
But.. issues about misreading the dip stick is a very common occurrence on this forum.

 

Humm..

In my area dealers buy oil by the drum and dispense it with a metering hose.

 

Hard to believe we've had 7 posts in this thread already about checking the oil level. Please see pages 508-509 in your 2013 Owners Manual (or under Oil in Index) for instructions (with pictures) on how to check the oil and what the markings on your dipstick means.

Below the lower dimple is low. Above the upper dimple is excessive. Normal is considered to be half way in between the dimples.

In other words, when all else fails, read the Owners Manual and see what the guys that built the machine have to say about it!

 

Hard to believe we've had 7 posts in this thread already about checking the oil level.[snip]
In other words, when all else fails, read the Owners Manual and see what the guys that built the machine have to say about it!

So true.. but the owners manual does not say.. "because of our design.. and because 0W-20 synthetic oil is very clear" you will not be able to read the oil level easily. THUS.. the forum... where we all try to help each other. :thumbsup:

 

Yes, I think we all understand that anywhere between the dimples is "normal". But when I do an oil change, I like to have the level read at the top dimple, not at the bottom dimple. This way, if the car consumes any oil, it has an entire quart to consume before it's below the bottom dimple.

So the OP was asking if he should add oil to bring his oil level up to the top dimple. While I agree that his oil level isn't low enough to cause any harm, I'd bring the oil level up to the top dimple anyway (after he confirms that his level is truly at the bottom dimple by checking it again with the car parked on level ground, and after giving the car enough time for the oil to settle into the pan). I wouldn't want to start my oil change interval with the oil level at the bottom dimple, as that leaves no margin of error if the car consumes any oil.

 

Unfortunately (for old guys) most things are sized in metric.. so our oil is sold in liters. I think the dealers round down and ignore the specs. Makes one wonder why the engineers could not design the capacity to match at least one standard.

 

I second reading the manu,l however, I have had many V6 and V8's that only take 5 quarts, and I was surprised to read that our V6 takes 6.4 quarts. I imagine that many quick lube places may short the oil due to believing the 5 quart number from memory. Glad I have the 2 year free oil changes card. I'd have just put in 5 quarts if I hadn't read the specifications page in the manual... But then, that's just me.

 

I second reading the manu,l however, I have had many V6 and V8's that only take 5 quarts, and I was surprised to read that our V6 takes 6.4 quarts. I imagine that many quick lube places may short the oil due to believing the 5 quart number from memory. Glad I have the 2 year free oil changes card. I'd have just put in 5 quarts if I hadn't read the specifications page in the manual... But then, that's just me.

The first thing I do after buying a new car is spend a week or so reading the owners manual. The 6.4 quart capacity was somewhat surprising.

Those who change their own oil / filter probably could round it off to 6 quarts (USA) without any concern. If I still did my own oil changes
I would do that rather than crack open another quart and have a partial. Is my assumption valid?

 

In answer to your question...it is "enough" oil. However, it does not leave you with any reserve in case of a problem of it using some oil. Personally, I would add some myself. Cheap insurance IMO. Next time you get it changed, immediately check it before driving away and point it out to them if it isn't full (or close to it).

 

I change my own, and I always just put in 6.5qts

I only buy those big 5qt jugs (much cheaper that way, $25 at walmart for synthetic, cheaper when on sale), and just get 2 jugs the first oil change then 1 for the next 2 changes, pulling from that one jug, it works out pretty well.

This engine does have a large oil reserve, I wonder if that has anything to do with countering sludge since the old 3mz V6's have sludge issues (first gen V6's)