So, my 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD sits cold and the dipstick indicates the level is over the cold label.

Next, to get the reading on cold, I turn on the engine and quickly shift everyone gear, from P to L (making a 2-3 second stop on each), and back to P.
Clean the dipstick once and reinsert it. The fluid level marks under cold.

For example


____________----_____[__cold__]______________[_______HOT_______]
marks it here ^

Now, for hot measurement.


I drove the vehicle withing the city for maybe 30- 45minutes.
Stop on a flat surface area.
Change gears as I did with the cold reading.
Cleaned the dipstick, reinsert
The Fluid level marks between cold and hot

For example:


____________________[__cold__]_____----______[_______HOT_______]

the fluid level marks around here..............^



I feel like I need to fill it until it marks anywhere within the hot zone.
Am i doing it right?

I can post picture...
Please help