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Fluid Capacities

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ylekot, Sep 26, 2019.

  1. Sep 26, 2019 at 3:06 AM
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    Can anyone tell me or point me in the right direction to find the recommended fluid types and capacities for the manual transmission and rear differential on a 1995 base 2wd?
     
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  2. Sep 26, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    $30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w-90 gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Rear diff. 1.4 qt. Hypoid Gear oil API GL-5 SAE 90 above 0 farenheit. SAE 80 or 80W-90 below 0 farenheit. Be sure to remove fill plugs before draining fluids and replace crush washers with new washers.
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    Yes super super important about the fill plugs. If you drain your fluid and then can't get the fill plug out to put new fluid in, you're pretty screwed until you can find a way to get it out.
     
    RedManRocket, Sep 26, 2019
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  4. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:25 PM
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    Thank you!!!
     
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  5. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:26 PM
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    Well there is a mistake I would probably have made. Thank you!!
     
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  6. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Of course, thank @Black DOG Lila for the reminder :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:29 PM
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    Thinking of going to Royal Purple for gear lube in both.....

    Thoughts?
    Pros or cons?
     
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  8. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    Thank goodness for smart and/or experienced folks! That's the kind of crap that always bites me when I try to do stuff.....
     
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  9. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    That's what we're here for haha. No problem.
    And for the Royal purple, it's good but not necessary at the miles you most likely have
     
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  10. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    219000 and counting.....trying to make it last forever!!!!
     
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  11. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    Well if you know that maintenance has been good then go for purple.
     
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  12. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    I actually know nothing about it's history.....I just figured if it's all working ok bumping up to higher quality for the few bucks it will cost certainly wouldn't hurt..
     
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  13. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    Yeah, you can if you want. I have 260k on mine with no problems ever. So pretty much whatever you put in these things within spec will last forever
     
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  14. Sep 26, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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    Good to know...thanks for the help!!
     
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