Complete 30k Maintenance

Deer Slayer · 06-02-2009, 06:28 PM

I wonder what Toyota puts in there in the factory? I wonder if they don't put synthetic in there already, at least on base 4X4, given the fact they don't require replacing them unless you are towing on regular basis.

Also what you guys thing about Redline MT90 or 75W-90NS?

MannyECG · 06-02-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer Slayer

I wonder what Toyota puts in there in the factory? I wonder if they don't put synthetic in there already, at least on base 4X4, given the fact they don't require replacing them unless you are towing on regular basis.

Also what you guys thing about Redline MT90 or 75W-90NS?

I'm doing the 30K tune up on mine (currently @ 50K) and I called Toyota dealership for the LSD additive, they recommend Mobil 1 75W-90 and claim that's what they use.

raskal311 · 06-03-2009, 06:35 AM

$45? for a cabin air filter? I think I paid $12-15 or something like that. I just got the engine air filter just last week for $13 direct from the dealer. Great thread by the way!!!!

DanGer · 06-03-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by raskal311

$45? for a cabin air filter? I think I paid $12-15 or something like that. I just got the engine air filter just last week for $13 direct from the dealer. Great thread by the way!!!!

Ya thats what they quoted for my dad's car and I assume its the same/similar filter

neslerrah · 06-03-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by raskal311

$45? for a cabin air filter? I think I paid $12-15 or something like that. I just got the engine air filter just last week for $13 direct from the dealer. Great thread by the way!!!!

You can get a cabin air filter way cheap here.

DanGer · 06-03-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by neslerrah

You can get a cabin air filter way cheap here.

good link! Mine was .5% of the cost of that

raskal311 · 06-03-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dgerm

Ya thats what they quoted for my dad's car and I assume its the same/similar filter

Maybe that’s installed; they tried to rape me at $75 to install the dam filter. I took me like 45 seconds to do it myself. I felt bad for some old lady that actually paid them for the install.

DanGer · 06-03-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by raskal311

Maybe that’s installed; they tried to rape me at $75 to install the dam filter. I took me like 45 seconds to do it myself. I felt bad for some old lady that actually paid them for the install.

Ya that was for install. Even at advance auto our filters were ~$13

Ry1984 · 06-06-2009, 04:21 AM

great post germ, very nice

Deer Slayer · 06-06-2009, 07:45 PM

Today I crawled under my truck to check out the locations of all the bolts for the MT and transfer and differential fill and drain bolts. I particularly wanted to see what the front differntial looked like since there was no picture posted for it. Man, it sure has different plugs! It requires an Alan key socket to open it. that is wiered. wonder why they made this one different. Does any body know what size Alan key it takes?

I have got 4 qts of Redline MT90 for MT and transfer and 5 qts of 75W90NS for both differntials on their way for this job.

DanGer · 06-06-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer Slayer

Today I crawled under my truck to check out the locations of all the bolts for the MT and transfer and differential fill and drain bolts. I particularly wanted to see what the front differntial looked like since there was no picture posted for it. Man, it sure has different plugs! It requires an Alan key socket to open it. that is wiered. wonder why they made this one different. Does any body know what size Alan key it takes?

I have got 4 qts of Redline MT90 for MT and transfer and 5 qts of 75W90NS for both differntials on their way for this job.

Ya that is why I have not done it yet. Rumor has it, that it is a 10 mm hex

TacoSupreme · 06-07-2009, 02:39 AM

Anybody try the 4 prong plugs ie: Bosch?

chris4x4 · 06-07-2009, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TacoSupreme

Anybody try the 4 prong plugs ie: Bosch?

The single electrode plugs (OEM) give the best performance in the second gen trucks. The twing ground plugs give best performance in the first gen V6 trucks.

Deer Slayer · 06-07-2009, 06:38 PM

I bought a set of alan key sockets and crawled under the truck again and checked the alan key size for front differntial. It is 10 mm. I had to sink another $30 just to get the right socket for this one, but at least now I got everything I need for the job once my order of Redline gear oil arrives.

DanGer · 06-07-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer Slayer

I bought a set of alan key sockets and crawled under the truck again and checked the alan key size for front differntial. It is 10 mm. I had to sink another $30 just to get the right socket for this one, but at least now I got everything I need for the job once my order of Redline gear oil arrives.

Thank you!

River88 · 06-07-2009, 11:15 PM

Nice write up and awesome photos! Thanks!

bigmooze · 06-08-2009, 03:04 PM

dgerm, did you get around to greasing your prop shaft yet? I'll be needing to do it in a while, and wouldn't mind seeing how you did it. I changed the oil in my truck this weekend, and now have the DIY bug. Thanks.

neslerrah · 06-08-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmooze

dgerm, did you get around to greasing your prop shaft yet? I'll be needing to do it in a while, and wouldn't mind seeing how you did it. I changed the oil in my truck this weekend, and now have the DIY bug. Thanks.

I remember when my DIY bug was out of control.

DanGer · 06-08-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmooze

dgerm, did you get around to greasing your prop shaft yet? I'll be needing to do it in a while, and wouldn't mind seeing how you did it. I changed the oil in my truck this weekend, and now have the DIY bug. Thanks.

Nope loaded up my dads grease gun the last day I was home and the thing crapped out. I am going to go back and review a few old threads thats talked about the location of the zerks, and then I will try to take some pics of those at least to get you started

bigmooze · 06-08-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dgerm

Nope loaded up my dads grease gun the last day I was home and the thing crapped out. I am going to go back and review a few old threads thats talked about the location of the zerks, and then I will try to take some pics of those at least to get you started

Awesome thanks. I'll be interested to see how you grease the slip yoke... I just had my prop shaft replaced (at 16,000 km) because the slip yoke was binding and causing the thud when I stopped. I'll be greasing that thing at 32k for sure...

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Deer Slayer Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11989 Location: NW Mississippi Gender: Male Posts: 36 08 4X4 I4 MT Acc Cab 2008 Access Cab Manual	front differntial alan key size I bought a set of alan key sockets and crawled under the truck again and checked the alan key size for front differntial. It is 10 mm. I had to sink another $30 just to get the right socket for this one, but at least now I got everything I need for the job once my order of Redline gear oil arrives.

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06-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#41
Deer Slayer Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11989 Location: NW Mississippi Gender: Male Posts: 36 08 4X4 I4 MT Acc Cab 2008 Access Cab Manual	I wonder what Toyota puts in there in the factory? I wonder if they don't put synthetic in there already, at least on base 4X4, given the fact they don't require replacing them unless you are towing on regular basis. Also what you guys thing about Redline MT90 or 75W-90NS?

06-03-2009, 06:35 AM	#43
raskal311 Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13812 Location: S. Cal Gender: Male Posts: 821	$45? for a cabin air filter? I think I paid $12-15 or something like that. I just got the engine air filter just last week for $13 direct from the dealer. Great thread by the way!!!!

06-06-2009, 07:45 PM	#50
Deer Slayer Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11989 Location: NW Mississippi Gender: Male Posts: 36 08 4X4 I4 MT Acc Cab 2008 Access Cab Manual	Today I crawled under my truck to check out the locations of all the bolts for the MT and transfer and differential fill and drain bolts. I particularly wanted to see what the front differntial looked like since there was no picture posted for it. Man, it sure has different plugs! It requires an Alan key socket to open it. that is wiered. wonder why they made this one different. Does any body know what size Alan key it takes? I have got 4 qts of Redline MT90 for MT and transfer and 5 qts of 75W90NS for both differntials on their way for this job.

06-07-2009, 02:39 AM	#52
TacoSupreme Member Joined: Dec 2007, #3864 Posts: 50 Cuatro Por Cuatro 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Anybody try the 4 prong plugs ie: Bosch?

06-07-2009, 11:15 PM	#56
River88 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #13024 Location: Washington Gender: Male Posts: 18 2008 SILVER SPORT 4x4 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 Tint, Gorilla Wheel Locks, Seatbelt chime disable mod...awesome!	Nice write up and awesome photos! Thanks!