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Changing differential fluid - A step by step "HOW TO"

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by brianr, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. Mar 23, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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    The only oil that seems to work that already has the LS addative in it is the Royal Purple. Mobil 1 and the others make the rear chatter pretty bad. If you dont want to use the Royal Purple, use regular oil, and add the addative.
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2009 at 5:50 AM
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    gawd i love you guys. i have learned so much stuff from this site.

    dont the shops charge like 80 90 bucks to do this for you?
     
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  3. Mar 23, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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    Something like that. :)
     
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  4. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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    i have 19000 on the pickup and i put a lot of jet skis in the water minds as well get this done. anyone know the best place for Toyota additive and rear end oil?
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:23 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Last time, I just bought the stuff from the dealer. It was actually a little cheaper than anyother place. Check around.
     
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  6. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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    brianr [OP] go shit in your hat

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    regular 75-90w oil from checkers or the dealership.

    I used 80-90 weight because what the store had in-stock.

    4oz. of LSD additive again from the dealer or local auto parts store since you have a Sport model.
     
    brianr, Mar 23, 2009
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  7. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:26 AM
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    Hey, Brian, How is your diff doing? Any chattering?
     
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  8. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:29 AM
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    no chattering buddy.
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:31 AM
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    sweet.
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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    sweet sassy molassy.
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2009 at 9:49 PM
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    does my 96 2.7 4x4 need the LSD additive for the rear?
     
    zigzagg321, Mar 26, 2009
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  12. Mar 26, 2009 at 9:56 PM
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    No, you only need it if you have a limited slip differential....
     
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  13. Mar 30, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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    Just went to our local toyota dealer to get the LS additive and all they had was Motorcraft. The parts guy stated toyota corp. sent out a letter of approved additives other than toyota stuff, due to the toyota brand costing so much. Anyone else heard of this?????
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2009 at 11:34 AM
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    I moded 1999 Taco so much it had turned to Land Cruiser
    Same here, Toyota does not have additive for LSD nor has Gear oil for sale. Oil used in the barrels does come with LSD additive in it and it is the same stuff as Ford and GM uses. I replaced my rear diff fluid after 17k miles and it was burned like hell.
    I changed with Valvoline Synth 75W-140 in hope that I will avoid chatter in differential.
    That of course did not work well. I have chatter when diff is cold. (under 100F) few minutes highway driving will heat up and chatter will go away.
    I am planning to add Amsoil LSD additive to see if I can get rid of chatter on cold.

    So looking at the thread I dont see anybody having sucess with Synthetic oils. :confused:
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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    Dude your 1st post...welcome to TW.

    I am going to use Valvoline Durablend 80-90 in a couple of thousands miles w/the additive. I'll post any negitive results.

    update 7 Sept - No chatter at all.
     
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  16. Mar 30, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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    Lucas Oil 80w90 with this additive from autozone = no chatter
     
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  17. Mar 30, 2009 at 1:21 PM
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    Anyone know if Amsoil Severe Gear 75-90 and the additional additive from amsoil still causes the chatters in the LSD? That's my plan after some research, and trusting amsoil in the past.
     
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  18. Mar 30, 2009 at 1:44 PM
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    Thank you, :wave:
    I had been lurking around here for some time but usually stayed on Pirate/TTORA/IH8MUD . Its just now I am little emotional with that LSD. :frusty:
    I wish I had known how Toyota LSD works, I would not have bought truck with one. I got DBL cab + Long Bad and LSD is standard on that (don't know why )
    I will either get that LSD to work with Synthetic or Get my myself Truetrac.
    I should have listen to Australian crowd that had the same issues with LSD's in some of their cruisers.(apparently the same type)

    Once i get my Amsoil additive added I am going to know if going Valvoline 75-140 + Amsoil + additive works.
    Amsoil stuff are on order so I should know by this weekend. I will report back. So if anybody wants to wait, we will test on my stuff.:D
     
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  19. Apr 1, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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    Ok so this is looking actually very good.
    Here is what I did (This is info for rear diff with Mechanical LSD - 2005-2008 TRD Sport or Dbl cab + Long Bed)

    Oil = Valvoline Synthetic 75W-140
    Additive = AMSOIL SlipLock[​IMG]
    I went on the nice grassy field and runned about 20 circles (10 one way 10 other way) After that my chatter had went away.
    So far my LSD seem to actually work much smoother then when it came from factory. :confused:
    To the point that I was afraid its not working at all. But little wheel spin confirmed that it does work its just smooth.
    Lets keep fingers crossed on this one.
     
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  20. Apr 8, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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    The service dept at the dealer(the computer showed) 120,000 miles is when it is due to be changed.

    Dealer charges $79.

    Do It Yourself $27. For 3 qts of diff fluid. Not sure of price of the LSD additive. Not needed in my 05.
     
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