inaccurate dipstick

[harrydog]

The oil level always reads low on my 2006 Subaru.
I've changed the oil twice so far. The capacity is 5.8 quarts but I always add 6 quarts. Still, the level on the dipstick is exactly halfway between the low (L) and full (F) marks, even after sitting overnight.
Any thoughts on why? Maybe my dipstick is too short?

 

[oilpan49]

Take it back to the dealer you bought it from and tell them to replace it under warranty,,,,op

 

[Tree Hugger]

I thought you were being relatively polite about our president!

 

[Jonny Z]

Using an over sized filter by any chance?

 

[labman]

Opposite problem on my 02 Ecotec. Maybe I should have asked the dealer, but they questioned my ability for complex operations like changing the oil when I had to buy a cartridge element there.

 

[wlkjr1951]

I've noticed a lot of inaccurate dipsticks since I've been a member of BITOG.

 

[Drew]

VW had a recent recall for the same reason, the dipstick was the wrong length.

 

[harrydog]

No, I'm not using an oversized filter.
I called Subaru of America about it and they said they had never heard of this problem and suggested I take it to the dealer. Maybe I will at some point, but I don't think there is anything the dealer can do other than to confirm that it does read low.
I doubt it's a problem really, but it is annoying.