Too much oil?

Drain and add 6.6 always puts me in the middle of the hatched indicator band on the dipstick

 

your literally driving a truck with the most bulletproof engine in automotive history.

Fyi for future reference. When I change oil and filter(every 10k miles). I put in 6qts then drive for a few miles, check(cold) and add oil if needed.

 

That’s where it’s supposed to be. From the manual:

Note that if the oil is filled to the top dimple that is considered “excessive”. I’m just the messenger …

 

First confirm you're reading the dipstick correctly. Like other posts mentioned, it's notoriously difficult to read. Take the dipstick out and wipe it off, but don't reinsert it. Wait 10 minutes or longer and try to read it again. Last time I changed my oil, I didn't come back for about an hour. I was shocked at how easy the oil level was to read.

 

The way I read it is that 'normal' is anywhere from the bottom dimple to the top dimple. Therefore it's still considered 'normal' at the top dimple.

 

I think you’re right. But OP’s half inch over is firmly in the excessive range.

 

I have always taken 7 quarts exactly to get to full on the dipstick.

 

Have you checked your oil level before on a level spot, and are confident of your technique to get an accurate reading? That is, the @nimby method.

At this point:
1. Get it level
2. Take out dipstick
3. Use sandpaper and a sharp pointed tool (like a box cutter blade tip) to rough up the dipstick end and create a cross hatch pattern. This should take about 10 minutes.
4. Clean it off, re-insert, pull out. Haha
5. Check level. Due to the slope of the oil tube one side of the stick will give you a good reading while other side is smeared.
5. If still over the top indicator drain enough oil to get the level correct.
6. In the future only put 6.0 quarts in, turn on engine for a minute, check for leaks, turn off, pull out stick, wait 5-10 minutes, check oil level with dipstick to note the level. Put a little more oil in to get to about half way to top. Turn on engine for 5-10 minutes to warm up, or drive around the block before re-checking and topping it up.

 

boy have we given it all we got to this thread. @OP, you got more opinions and answers to your questions that you could ever imagine! Your rig is fine. Now show us your pictures and your work so that we can get more mileage out of this thread!

 

If we really wanted to spice up this thread, we could ask the OP when he is planning to change his oil next...

 

At least 4 Oil filter leaks after servicing at Dealership since 2022.
Had to go back after several days for correction.

Oil filter must be difficult to get to? Unlike the highlander

 

The oil filter is right there once you remove the skid plate. It's all the tools the morons use to tighten it that makes it a pain to remove it or don't tighten it enough. Basically the lowest mechanic works on oil changes so that's what you get.
All it needs is hand tight. And yes, the plastic casing will last you the life of the car.