97 Es300 Transmission Oil Change Capacity

[fpny]

I just checked my transmission oil on my 97 ES300 before I changed it. The level on the dip stick seems to be high when I checked it. It is a bit above the hot mark when the engine is running and at operating temperature after shifting through all the gears. After I shut off the engine and drain the transmission oil, less than 3 qts of oil came out. The manual said the refill suppose to take 3.7 quarts. These number does not add up as you can see (less than qts out and 3.7 qts in and the level already high before it is drained). Could someone tell me what is going on here and how much I suppose to put back in. I did finally put in 3 qts.

[camlex]

that is the reason you have dipstick, don't go by book, with right level of car and temp.& car running idle for while

check the level and shall be on top mark "hot"

Hope that helps.