Differential oil 115,00 mile tacoma

Hey guys im new to the forum and i just purchased a 2011 tacoma prerunner double cab long bed. I would like to change the resr differential oil because i dont have record of it being changed by previos owner. Truck has 115,000 miles right now. What oil would you guys recommend and shiuld i go synthetic or regular due to miles. Also how can i tell if truck has LSD.

 

only 05-08's came with the mechanical LSD that REQUIRED the LSD additive be present in the oil in trucks equipped with the LSD diff.... 09+ was all simulated via brakes.

That stated LSD oil in a diff that doesnt require it wont hurt it. I run mobile 1 full syn 75w-90 in my truck (just did front diff, tcase, and rear diff with it) it comes with LSD additive but is not deeded in my truck.

FYI cheapest place i could find was online on pepboys ebay store.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mobil-1-Syn...107943&hash=item2598b47b1b:g:jDIAAOSwPc9W1~ce

if you buy at least 4 (which you probably should as the rear diff holds a smidge more than 3) you get free shipping.

 

Awesome thanks for all the info. Is it safe to use synthetic on my truck? I have no idea what is on it right now

 

Good info above. Here's a test you can perform easily to know for sure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0DeTzQWNBQ

 

Thank you lester

 

Can't go wrong with Amsoil

 

Every washer you need. Sure you can get it at the dealership but then you have to wait 30 minutes for the parts guy to 2 finger type in the part numbers then go look for them in the back.

GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

$15 GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017V4BAXI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_R2iWzbH1A04GB

 

synthetic will be perfectly safe to use.

 

I ordered redline synthetic 75w-85 off Amazon. 5 quarts should cover the rear and front diff. I used the

$30 Mobil 1 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

Mobil 1 75w-90 in the transfer case. You might as well do all 3 while you are under there....and greese the driveshaft zerk fittings

 

Here's a write up, in case you need it
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/changing-differential-fluid-a-step-by-step-how-to.24545/

 

OP has a prerunner. Rear diff only.

 

Thanks for all the help huys.

 

you will need 2 new crush washers #

$21 12157-10010 Toyota Oil Drain Plug Crushable Steel Gaskets Set of 10 OEM 12157-10010

12157-10010 from the Toyota dealer, they are a use one time washer.also lots of people are using the Walmart SuperTech 75w90 GL5 gear oil you can get locally and reasonable cost. its a semi synthetic gear oil but lots of folks use it with great success.

 

If you don't have the new crush washers, use some Teflon tape. I do and it works fine.