Oil overfill. Drained oil by removing the plug...?

But still getting a high level reading on dipstick. [good inch and a half above high mark]





What can be causing this? I'm on as level ground as I can. My truck hasn't moved since yesterday morning so i'm sure there's still oil in the sump.





Thanks for anyones help.Oil overfill. Drained oil by removing the plug...?
How much oil did you drain, are you sure you drained enough?Oil overfill. Drained oil by removing the plug...?
You must drain more oil.


Due to the dipstick tube the oil won't read above 1-2 inches above full.


Drain the oil until it is on the full mark.





What caused the over fill?


Did you add too much?


The average pickup holds only four to five quarts or litres.





If it starts getting fuller on it's own, without you adding any, you have dilution of the oil, and this means trouble.





This is a separate issue.
OK To Start With; Truck Type? Year %26amp; Mileage? Engine %26amp; Size?





Sounds like you need to Remove the Oil Pan and Scrap it Out, Pan Sounds like it's Full of Slug! You Have the Correct Dipstick Right? After you Clean Out the Oil Pan you need to Flush the Engine to Clean the Oil Gallies!





If the truck has been sitting for some time? Do a Complete Maintance Service!
It seems someone is sneeking oil into your vehicle. Possibly highly trained, midget-ninjas. ( I've had this problem myself a time or two. ) If I were you I would buy a ninja costume, and climb on the roof. Wait for them to show up and pull out a pair of nun-chucks. ( Or try windmilling on them, Bruce-Lee style, that works for me. )
inch and a half could be a quart and half over. how much did you put in?? have you started car then checked the oil level?????
The only safe fix is to drain out ALL the oil, then put back the amount the manufacturer tells you it should hold. If you don't know, I'd suggest starting at 4 quarts (or litres - it's near enough), then start checking between each extra quart you add. It'll probably be somewhere around 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 quarts in total.





Good luck!