I started thinking about the 6.5 quarts.....engine is still warm 20 minutes later.....so I re-checked the dipstick without the engine running(just like you would the regular engine oil) and found the level shot up real high way above the HOT notches. I drained 1 qt and now it's back in the zone. So that looks like 5.5 quarts with a filter change based on my numbers.

So who knows for sure the proper method of checking a Taco auto fluid level?

Doh...never mind....found this http://www.deserted1.com/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ma/undhoo/genmai.pdf

now that I am armed with the right info....let me check again <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />

OK....with the rig in PARK.....oil almost up to temp....6 qts...maybe a little more. FYI. I'll let the thread die now since it is getting off topic and start a new Post when I find out more interesting info. ZUK out.