Not a 914 but need brain trust help...., 944 turbo oli won't show on dip stick..... Options

[second wind]

I know I am off topic by one digit but maybe someone can help....I just changed the oil in my '89 944 turbo and have put at least 7.5 quarts of oil into it....but it doesn't hit the dip stick yet. Never had this problem before. No leaks or anything....good oil pressure....and even if the new oil is so clean you couldn't see it it would still be wet and shiny....which it isn't. I am afraid to put more oil in.....most sources say 6.5 quarts should do it.....anybody have any ideas on this? Very weird....
Thank you,
gg

[Rob-O]

Not sure what brand oil you’re putting in, but is it possible that you’re getting shorted in the bottle? Maybe instead of a true quart you’re getting 7/8 of a quart?

Also, and this may have been mentioned earlier, do you have an external/aftermarket oil cooler? Maybe a different oil filter (i.e. more capacity) than what is recommended for the car?

[second wind]

Not sure what brand oil you’re putting in, but is it possible that you’re getting shorted in the bottle? Maybe instead of a true quart you’re getting 7/8 of a quart?

Also, and this may have been mentioned earlier, do you have an external/aftermarket oil cooler? Maybe a different oil filter (i.e. more capacity) than what is recommended for the car?

I am using Valvoline 20-50 VR1. This is a puzzlement and thank you for your comments. I think there is a slight bow in my dip stick so I will try to straighten and see if there is improvement.
gg