I just did the first oil change (with filter) on my new 85 1.9L.  The specs
call for 4.8 qts. of oil.  I put in 4.5 qts but the dipstick shows the oil
level at least an inch above the top "full" notch.  Could this be simply
because, since I haven't yet started the motor, the filter has not yet been
filled?  I don't want to start the motor if there's too much oil in there.
Is this "looks like too much oil" thing normal?

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