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2015 2WD Transfer Case Fluid

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dan_2ndGenTacoma, Mar 5, 2023.

  1. Mar 5, 2023 at 10:23 AM
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    Dan_2ndGenTacoma

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    Been searching for hours but no luck! Going through changing fluids! Got done with differential but read to do Transfer case same day. Problem can not locate drain and fill plug. Seems everything I read is 4x4 transfer cases. Any help is appreciated
     
  2. Mar 5, 2023 at 10:24 AM
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    Dm93

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    There is no transfer case on a 2wd:notsure:
     
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    It's Friday somewhere...?
     
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    In all seriousness OP, as mentioned there is no transfer case on a 2wd truck.
    Make sure to check your blinker fluid though.
     
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  7. Mar 5, 2023 at 11:38 AM
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    The transfer case fluid quantity for a 2wd truck is 0 liters, so be sure you’re stocked up on fluid.
     
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  8. Mar 5, 2023 at 11:56 AM
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    Also check your muffler bearings as well
     
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    I read somewhere on the second gens the bearings were replaced with bronze bushings to extend maintenance intervals.
     
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  10. Mar 5, 2023 at 12:27 PM
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    All that is left is the transmission fluid.
    If you have an Automatic l, unless you do a full system evacuation, you’ll need Toyota WS fluid.

    If it’s a Manual transmission @Dm93 can probably tell you the type and weight.
     
  11. Mar 5, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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  12. Mar 5, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    Just rub some butter on your driveshaft and you'll be good.
     
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  13. Mar 5, 2023 at 2:28 PM
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    butter for street driving, tussin for off-road use.
     
  14. Mar 5, 2023 at 5:16 PM
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    ..... And it's not even April 1!

    OP, take everything you have learned here about your transfer case fluid.... and apply it to your front differential fluid. It's exactly the same. Can't believe these guys didn't explain that already.
     

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