As far as oil lvel goes, when you change the oil, and add the correct amount of oil, mark the dipstick. I added about a quart too much last month, and my dipstick measured that it was full. With it being full, the oil pressure was about 55-60.
I go to change the oil last week, add the correct amount and one more for good measure to compensate for the oil filter and it measured between empty and full on my dipstick. Now my oil pressure is back where it should be at, 65-70.