Which differential grease?

I'd like to change my differential grease but Toyota wants me to take the truck to a
Toyota mechanic and so there is no need to tell me what grease to use. I hope someone here can help.

 

Differentials don’t use grease per se. . They are lubricated with gear lube. Usually

$29 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75W-90 multiple viscosity. Check your owners manual for exact weight and amount needed. Front and rear use same weight but amount probably different. Not a hard DIY job.

 

Well, the owner's manual says nothing about what goes inside the differential nor the quantity. That's why I'm here. Thanks for the reply.

 

Then try the search function. There is probably 100 threads on Gen 2 diff service.

 

https://www.ttguide.net/maintenance_data_fuel_oil_level_etc_-158.html

 

Here are your options. Choose from one of the three and follow the instructions per thread write-up. For future reference you can use the Mod & Tutorial > 2nd Gen (05-15) How-To or search on the top right corner under inbox and alert.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/changing-differential-fluid-a-step-by-step-how-to.24545/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-and-transfer-case-oil-change-howto.147631/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-rear-differential-fluid-change.830622/

 

VERY COOL SITE, THANKS

 

I use the Supertech Synthetic gear oil from Walmart. Mobil 1 in the engine, but the M1 gear oil is just stupid expensive, and I stopped using it 10+ years ago.

 

For differential fluid/oil, manual actually specifies Toyota Genuine Differential 75W-85 GL-5, which only a handful of manufacturers make, such as Redline. I use 75w-90 and use the Valvoline squeeze bags:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/329480316?sid=c3cd534b-61f8-489a-82c8-33762952795e

For driveshaft grease, the manual specifies Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/36052506?sid=59b09aa7-2d29-4119-a198-89037a7c49bb

 

Amsoil sever gear is really good. The Amsoil website will indicate the suitable fluids for your vehicle.

Check your rear end because nobody else will do it for you.

 

The amsoil site is very good with capacity amounts and fluid recommendations for axles, engine oil and transmission.

 

I've decided to use Walmart's Super Tech 90 weight gear oil. 1 gal for less than $19 & it's rated GL5. Hard to find though.

 

Make servicing your truck easy

Check this out

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405717442222

These come in handy for differential fluid and transfer case oil changes .
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That's cool. I reuse an old 1 liter bottle, but you can only squeeze 2/3 of it out due to the angle.

 

Loks very handy but I just bought a transfer pump. Thanks.