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  1. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    1997tacomav6

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    Use the Amsoil bags fists for the diffs
    Then refill them with the redline oil to make the refilling a piece of cake,

    No pump needed
     
    1997tacomav6, Feb 21, 2021
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  2. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:13 PM
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    I might use amsoil for everything. Severe gear for the diffs and the manual trans & transaxle for the trans and t case
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    1997tacomav6 V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger,Haltech, 800k

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    V6 5sp,RegCab,TVS1320 Supercharger, 56mm pulley, methanol injected Haltech ECU, AC Tvs1320 supercharger,(MUST DO) every 125,000- 150,000 needs rebuild Projector headlights HID 5 speed manual Amsoil for all drive train Smaller 56mm custom pulley, (MUST DO) 2004 DESNO fuel injectors, zero ping ping, 2004 side door mirrors Dick Cepek Rims, Michelin tires LTX, ATM Pathfinders Dynopro ATM ( that last 100,000 miles) Now running Dynopro ATM mud and snow tires KN cold air intake Cat back dual exhaust with ss exhaust tip, Raised exhaust tail pipe to 2" below body line Optima*dry cell battery,red top Alpine sirius radio, 200 watt amp, focal is165 split door pod speakers Focal door speakers Subwoffer behind seat Viper alarm, Electric Locks Dark tinted windows, bucket seats corbeau lg1 Tacoma Rubber floor mats TRD fender extenders, Bilstien shocks, King shocks JBA UCA trailer iv hitch, electric brake control, Drilled slotted brakes, High carbon steel (MUST DO) EBS green stuff 7000 series pads(MUST DO) TRD engine oil cap TRD stick shift, Marlin crawl shift kit. Rear sliding window 2002 4Runner functional hood scoop cut into Tacoma hood, 4Runner dual overhead map light Gentex Auto dim + Compass + Temp, garage,rearview mirror Snow Methonal kit stage 2 Custom 3 core aluminum radiator Linex bed liner Haltech stand alone ECU, Intake supercharger gauge. Stainless steel brake lines, Custom leather wrapped steering wheel, Haltech stand-alone ECU,
    I used to use Amsoil on the transmission and Tcase but developed a small grind going into 3rd.

    I put in redline and it went away,

    So I’m running Amsoil sever in the differentials and redline in the transmission and Tcase.

    Either way your good

    Check your breather valves while your there to make sure they are free and cleaned
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:23 PM
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    how do I check those?
     
    98_3RZ_NIC, Feb 21, 2021
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  5. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:23 PM
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    I'm getting ready to flush and replace my fluids as well, so following this thread closely.

    I've seen you recommend the amsoil bag trick in other threads, and want to clarify... do you need to clean the bags before refilling them, or is it okay to mix the oils?
     
    6P4, Feb 21, 2021
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  6. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:23 PM
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    Specifications
     
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  7. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:25 PM
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    Just make sure they move up and down easily and not rusted of clogged with dirt.

    If one gets clogged you will blow out your rear seals=1500.00 repair.

    Transmission and Tcase and both diff have one
     
    1997tacomav6, Feb 21, 2021
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  8. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:26 PM
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    No, it’s not going to hurt anything and they are the same oil grade w75 too
     
    1997tacomav6, Feb 21, 2021
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  9. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:29 PM
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    okay thanks
     
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  10. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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  11. Feb 21, 2021 at 6:49 PM
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    I run Mobile 1~ 5W 30 in my taco and changed from Conventional oil about seven years ago.

    I have never had a leak or consumption with either type of oil… My 2.7 L 3RZ Does not burn one drop!

    I run the exact same oil in my RAV4 V6
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Even though it says second GEN this read helped me a lot researching and performing all my gearbox oil changes.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-and-transfer-case-oil-change-howto.147631/

    The front diff drain plug should be replaced with the Lexus part And I did not have much trouble taking mine out. All the gaskets and washers mentioned in the above thread are applicable to first GEN

    My differential is all wet because it’s covered in rust proofing oil

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  13. Feb 21, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    Switched mine too

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  14. Feb 21, 2021 at 8:07 PM
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    Your truck is so unique and super cool… I’m reading your build thread right now!
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2021 at 11:45 PM
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    I just changed mine. Used Valvoline conventional (dino) 75W90 in front and rear diffs, and the transfer case. I used Lucas synthetic (75W90, IIRC) in the transmission. Valvoline mentioned not using in a synchromesh transmission ( I have heard some gear oils can have issues with brass synchros).

    I have used Valvoline gear oil (the same 75W90) in my other high performance cars for years and always satisfied...

    Plus it was like $5.38/quart on Amazon, and due to a shipping error on their part, I think it was actually free (5 quarts)...

    The Lucas was about $15/quart...
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2021 at 4:48 AM
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    “I just changed mine. Used Valvoline conventional (dino) 75W90 in front and rear diffs, and the transfer case. I used Lucas synthetic (75W90, IIRC) in the transmission. Valvoline mentioned not using in a synchromesh transmission ( I have heard some gear oils can have issues with brass synchros).”

    I think it is important to use a GL 4 in the manual transmission
     
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