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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MGtaco2.7, Feb 8, 2015.

  1. Feb 8, 2015 at 6:43 AM
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    Just changed all the fluids yesterday, frt & rr diff, trans fluid and tcase. Used 75w90 mobil syn. Now I have a bad hmmmm like I just put on some serious nobby tires. Checked all the fluids this morning and all just started to dribble out the fill hole, so I assume it's at the right amount. Trans fluid is just a hair below the top notch on the full mark. And no I didn't use 75w90 in the trans either lol, used Toyota lV. Is my taco saying I don't like mobil and should I try something different. Just not sure which direction I should go now. Any advise? Thanks. Oh its a 2012 4cyl auto 4x4.
     
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  2. Feb 8, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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    Looks like you have an A/T, you should be using ATF/WS, not ATF/IV.

    Edit, Sorry, didn't notice it was the four speed auto, type IV is correct.
     
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  3. Feb 8, 2015 at 7:09 AM
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    No he did it right. The 4 cyl has the old A340 transmission that still needs T-IV.

    I never heard any odd hums with Mobil 1 gear oil in my 2009
     
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  4. Feb 8, 2015 at 4:14 PM
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    Guess it must be normal. Switching to amsoil fluids tomorrow nite...
     
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    my understanding is toyota technically calls for 75w-85 front and rear diff on 4x4. at least thats what my book says w v6, i think 4 is the same, double check. some of the info on TW was wrong. i ordered redline, have yet to install.
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2015 at 6:37 AM
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    I swapped out Front & Rear Diff and T-Case to Mobil 1 75W90 gear lube at 5K and have had no issues....runs/feels very smooth. Still change it every 30K. I even called Toyota to ask about the slight weight difference from the recommended 75W85 and they said the Mobile 1 was fine because it met the API GL-5 rating.
     
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  7. Feb 9, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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  8. Feb 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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    That's what I had read too. But i guess it was just a coincidence that it started making the noise after I changed all the fluids? Just plain weird I suppose, go figure...
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2015 at 1:54 PM
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    BTW it's hard to find 85w90
     
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  10. Feb 9, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    Lol 75w85, lord I need a beer...
     
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  11. Feb 9, 2015 at 2:03 PM
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    Yes.

    I hate it when stuff like that happens, as I feel like I did something wrong.

    And I do enough wrong on my own :eek:

    And I sure wouldn't fret over the 75/85 vs 75/90 spec. difference. Not all engineers, automotive or otherwise, are geniuses when it comes to real world application.
     
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  12. Feb 9, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    Waste of perfectly good off the shelf lubricant to move to a boutique lubricant ?

    When someone can prove to me with independent lab testing that there is a reward here (for enough of a health of my vehicles to cost ratio) I'll consider a move like that.

    So far, no dice. Not just Amsoil, but any of the others.

    I've run Royal Purple, Redline, Mobil 1, and other oils/lubes in my little 7200 RPM 5 speed car with 4:10 gears and race rubber. As have my peers. The final verdict via lab testing and antidotal 'feel' was actually Ford Motorcraft
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    XT-M5-QS in the 5 speed, Mobil 1 in the motor and differential.
     
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  13. Feb 9, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    Yes that was a rash decision only because I had some amsoil already in the garage. Not going to replace perfectly good lube at this point. Guess I'll wait for the front axles to fall off or what ever happens when the needle thingy mo Bob goes out.. just sucks at thus point. Thanks for the info though.
     
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  14. Feb 10, 2015 at 5:21 AM
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    You can drive it for a pretty long time with the noisy needle bearing. I probably have 10 K on since I started hearing it. Just keep an eye on your front diff fluid, and of course pay attention if the noise starts to change. I just changed fluid at 50 K (last time was 30 K) and the magnet had some sludge on it, but no flakes of metal. I don't mind spending $20 on lube once in awhile to keep an eye on this issue. I already picked up the bearing puller from another member and I'll get the ECGS bushing before too long. When I'm ready to do the work I'll pony up and buy a new CV at Auto Zone for $80 or whatever and keep the old one as a spare.
     
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  15. Feb 10, 2015 at 1:08 PM
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    Thank you. Makes me feel alittle better, if at some point you do the repair can you upload some pics so i can see what I'm dealing with? Thanks
     
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  16. Feb 10, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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    That was sweet. Thanks, doesnt look to bad just have to take my time...
     
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