I fill the pan off the car and see the level at 7 qts. My milodon pan with 7 qts is over full. 5.25 qts filled the sump properly. The rest would just need to fill the filter, and a little for circulation, about 6 total tops. Yours may be the same scenario. I'm glad I checked, because @ 7 qts the crank was either in the oil or too close. Many books recommend 2 full inches from the crankshaft. Thats a little bit optimistic for ground clearance purposes, but you get by point.