I was a engine and engine component engineer for 35 years. Dipsticks measure the height of oil in the pan which changes very little with volume. Also, they are a stamped tube, with a stamped probe, with a molded or stamped end stop, not very precision....
Not sure what you mean by "doubled up the dipstick color"? They changed it from a yellow handled one to an orange one, but did not tell me why? I have called another dealer and they now say the amount has changed to 5.07 qts and the dipstick reflects this change. I want Kia to tell me how many qts of oil go into the engine. My manual says 4.86 and new it seems they have increased it, but neglected to tell everyone to what and why.....
Post #8 was doubled, why, dunno, unless to highlight the reply.
Well, if you were an engine component engineer for 35 years sure can't understand why you wouldn't know what the additional oil capacity is for?
Also, I think most of us would know that the dipstick measures the level of oil, so don't know what other vehicle one would use to see the oil volume in a car. As the block, oil pan, etc is manufactured to specific dimensions, I have no doubt in my mind the dipstick is a practical and useful tool to measure the oil volume. As you have doubts, if the stick indicated a 1/2 qt low and a 1/2 qt. was poured in, the stick would show full. Millions do it all the time and don't seem to have any reservations as to the accuracy of the stick.
Also, if you have doubts about the veracity of the dipstick, how would you ever know whether the engine is low on oil? Boggles my mind.
Sure sounds like you're making a mountain out of a mole hole.