"(manual) calls for 8.10 ounces.
I used an 8 ounce bottle. Some listing of similar body called for as low as 5.8 and some say 7 to 9 ounces. A little leeway."

Yes, you should be good in that range and it split out in the system to start off...

"I would be curious what the downside is to too much oil and how
someone could tell if they had too much."

There are serious downsides to too much oil... If you use the search with my name as poster you should be able to find them.

"Of course I was cool inside and did not realize it was hot until getting out of the car."

That is what it is all about... hope it lasts ten years.

"One More Thing (OMT): I am gong to give my first endorsement...
Techchoice Parts 3051 FM 663
Midlothian, Texas 76065
(972) 723-0112 http://stores.ebay.com/TechChoice-Parts-A-C
But the guys at Techchoice will really go out of their way and give
tremendous personal service. (they have flush kit, O-ring kits, oil, compressors)."

That is great to know. You could also post that in the ' good shops' category on this site...I have also had that kind of help out of Carlisle Auto Air in San Antonio... in Texas automobile AC is a very serious subject.