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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 2000GTacoma, Jan 2, 2012.

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  1. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    I am in need of cv axles and while I am at it I am going to change the gear oil in the front end along with the transmission and transfer case. I am a manual transmission. I know I need GL5
    $29 75w 90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w 90 and I need about 1.5 gallons for all of it. Just changed my rearend. Whats best for the transmission and tcase?
     
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  2. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    trans, get some redline MT-90. Youll probably have to order it online but its worth it.

    for diffs and transfer case, I used mobile 1 75-90 synthetic i found at autozone.
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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    does the redline make a difference?
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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    My truck used to grind a tiny bit on the 1-2 shift before changing the oil. No more of that with the redline.
     
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  5. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    i don't have any grinding issues or really any shifting issues just feel like it would not hurt to change all the fluids
     
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  6. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    i use royal purple in my rear diff and transfer case, i used what ever i have with me on my front since it leaks like a sumbitch
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    thats high dollar oil i was looking at the valvoline thats what i put in the rear diff. would it hurt to put 80w 90 in the transmission tcase front end? i ask because it can be bought by the gallon cheaper? or just buy the
    $29 75w 90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w 90 in qts and go from there?
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    its up to you. All I know is GL-5's have been known to eat brass syncros in the trans.
     
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  9. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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    did not know that i just looked in the book that came with the truck and it says gl 5
    $29 75w 90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w 90 for the front diff and then 75w 90 for the transmission and tcase
     
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  10. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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    go with the 80/90 if its cheaper, it shouldnt hurt

    valvoline is pretty good, hell if ya change it every 30k or dont beat the crap out of your truck idt it matters too much.

    or lucas, ive used lucas before too
     
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  11. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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    yeah GL-5 is fine for the diffs and tcase, just not the trans
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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    my truck just sees highway i don't offroad. the only offroad driving i do a camery could drive down just fine. i do use 4wd in snow and so forth. i just want good fluids that will not harm or cause issues
     
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  13. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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  15. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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    yeah i wouldnt worry bout getting stuff like royal purple, valvoline or lucas will do plenty fine, as for the gl5 look on the back of the container
     
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  16. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    I agree, the valvoline will be just fine in the diffs and tcase
     
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  17. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    ok so gl 4 in the trans appro. 2.5 qts according to the book. another 2.2 qts of gl 5 for the tcase and another 2.5 qts for the front diff of gl 5
     
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  18. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    sounds about right
     
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  19. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    ok is there a gear oil that is made specifically for the manual trans that i should maybe look for?
     
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  20. Jan 2, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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    Chase at ECGS says Royal Purple is the worst gear oil to use..

    here's the post where he says that :p...http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...lation-e-locker-3rd-member-3.html#post4238749
     
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