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Manual Transmission Fluid

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TGCRVT, Jul 21, 2016.

  1. Jul 21, 2016 at 3:16 PM
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    I'm going to change the transmission fluid and the differential fluid. Toyota parts dept. won't tell me what to use. Anyone know what manual tranny fluid and gear oil to use?
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2016 at 3:25 PM
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    Owner's manual is great for that kind of information.
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2016 at 3:43 PM
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    What I use (as well as many others) is Mobil 1 full synthetic in the diffs and Redline MT 90 in the Tranny and t case. Does your rear have the true LSD? You can run the Mobil 1 with LSD additive either way.
     
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    I'm happy with Severe Gear 75W-90 in the transmission, transfer case, and both differentials.
     
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  6. Jul 22, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    I use Redline MT90 in the transmission and standard Redline GL-5 in the transfer case and diffs. Weight is 75W90 in all places.
     
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    Amsoil website will give you a list of every fluid your truck takes. Just fill out year and model
     
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    Just enter your vehicle information, and it will tell you what's required:

    https://www.redlineoil.com/find-products-for-my-vehicle

    My 2008 Tacoma requires MT-90 75W90 GL-4 in the transmission, and 75W90 GL-5 in the diff. The Diff requires GL-5 because Toyota installed a "clutch type" LSD in the 2005-2008 Tacomas.
     
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    GL4 in trannie...........Redline MT90

    GL5 in diffs..........correct me if wrong
     
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    GL5 is for hypoid gears. I like Redline's 75-110w for the rear diff. Not as fussy about the front. Any good 75-90 GL5. I have not tried the Ford fluid in the tranny. It may be great. I do know the Redline MT90 works great. I've been running that for years.
     
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    my MT Taco with Redline MT90 makes 'er shift smooth as snot
     
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