When I check my oil and pull the dipstick out I notice that the oil gets whipped all the way up to the gasket that's on the stick. The oil level is one x under full.

What would cause the oil to whip that high on the stick? Oil pressure? Is it normal? The dipstick does not pop out and I do not notice any leaks from the tube.

Thanks,
John

 

Yes, this is normal. This is why after a drive you wipe off the dipstick before checking the oil level.

 

I am running Mobil 1 10W30 full synthetic. The oil has about 2000 miles on it (11,500 on the car).

I just don't remember the oil going so high up on the stick. I was worried that perhaps there is too much crankcase pressure. Car runs fine.

John