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What diff fluid should I use??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRDfarmerTN, Mar 25, 2017.

  1. Mar 25, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    20% tint, painted handles,painted grill, wet okole seatcovers,sockmonkey decals
    just upgraded to. 14' sport Tacoma. What rear diff fluid do you guys change out the factory with??
     
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  2. Mar 25, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    I've been using amsoil severe gear synthetic and have had good luck with it. I have an open differential so I don't need any friction modifiers
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Do I need one with friction modifier on my sport 4x4?
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    I'm not sure. Friction modifier is for if you have a limited slip differential. The clutch plates in the limited slip need it for proper function. Maybe some guys on here might know what your truck has but usually it will say on the differential itself if you need the modifier or not. Or it'll say in your owners manual
     
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    What year?
     
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    14 in original post. I thought newer trd sports had the abs type "limited slip" not requiring the additive but not 100%
     
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    They do not require additive. You're good with what ever you put in. I didn't see the year in the post
     
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    I'd use any brand name OTC synthetic lube of the correct weight and API spec. Assuming you are willing to have longer change intervals.

    If you are a short interval guy no matter what, just use a dino lube.

    There is no need for boutique lubes in this application.

    If you do off road and ford deep waters, the diff breather mod is worth the time and few bucks to do.
     
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    I used Mobil 1 75-90 when I changed all my diff fluids in my 2015 Sport. $10.99 a quart seemed like a good price
     
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    Thanks guys. I'll probally just get best brand synthetic my autozone here sells since I get tax except for my farm there
     
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    Your 2013 doesn't need the LS additive in the first place. I believe 2007 or 2009 was the last year these trucks came with a clutch-based differential.
     
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    I've got the '14 4x4 Sport. I used synthetic 75-90.
     
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