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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Miles_clinton, Dec 12, 2020.

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  1. Dec 12, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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    Miles clutch is starting to slip and I have ordered the UDR stage II clutch kit with upgraded TOB. His Tacoma has the UDR short throw kit and shifts smoothly. My question is should we have his gear oil replaced when the new clutch is installed and what gear oil recommendations?
     
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  2. Dec 12, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Might as well while you’re under there. MT-90 would be my go too as well. Been using it in my toyota manual transmission vehicles for years. Much better shift feel in all of my applications.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:05 AM
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  5. Dec 13, 2020 at 5:30 AM
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    How many bottles do I need to buy?
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    Just buy the gallon jug.....MT 90 in my '14

    don't forget the pump for the gallon jug

    while UR at it...get a magnetic drain plug from Trail Toys

    Then might as well drain/refill the front & rear diffs

    I use Super Tech full synthetic for these....$7/quart
     
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    hmmmm

    maybe the magnetic plug is only for the X/fer case

    I used one....:confused:
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    How many quarts for the front and rear diff’s?
     
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    U have no manual ?

    Buy 4 qts and have some left over

    [​IMG]
     
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    Gotcha. Thank you
     
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    SUPERTECH 75w90, best bang for the buck
     
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    For Miles 2009 should I buy the Redline MT90 GL4 or GL5?
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Dude. Your owners manual is gonna spell all this out for you. Amounts, specs, everything.
     
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    Good looking out StillNoPickles. Thank you
     
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  16. Dec 13, 2020 at 9:21 AM
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    Lester Lugnut Thank you for these facts.
     
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  17. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:01 PM
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    Let me ask this. Is the gear oil and the front and rear differential oil the same?

    I definitely want to replace the gear oil w/ Redline. Can I use the same Redline MT90 in the front and rear differential?

    Thank you everyone that has walked me through this.
     
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  18. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    You’d be better off throwing in some cheaper
    $30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w-90 synthetic. Supertech or Delo for $7-8 per quart.
     
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  19. Dec 16, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    Go to the Redline website for recommendations. Click the "Find Products For My Vehicle," and they will tell you exactly what works in your truck.

    Red Line Synthetic Oil (redlineoil.com)

    I have a 2008 which has a clutch type LSD, so I need GL-4 in my transmission, and GL-5 in my diff. The GL-5 has friction modifiers that work with the clutch discs, so I don't need to add an LSD additive.

    Don't think you have a Clutch type LSD, so you probably don't need GL-5.
     
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