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Changing front/rear Diff, Transfer Case and Manual Trans Gear Oil. How many Quarts do I need?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by indetrucks, Oct 26, 2017.

  1. Oct 26, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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    indetrucks

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  2. Oct 26, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Found this out for anyone who comes across this thread in the future.

    Engine Oil: 4wd With filter 5.5 qts Without filter 5.2 qts Dry Fill 6.2 qts

    Transmission: 5VZ-FE w/ 5 speed = 2.3 qts (but just fill until it comes out of the fill hole).

    Diffs:
    Front: 1.22 qts
    Rear w/o Diff Lock: 2.69 qts
    Rear w/Diff Lock: 3.18 qts

    For the transfer case, just fill until it starts spilling out. I'm guessing around 1.5 qts?
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    Phew, that's 8.3 qts.

    I've heard really good things about Amsoil full synthetic and severe gear... it's kinda $$ but that's my plan when I get around to it.
     
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    take the fill plugs out first... if you dump it and cant get the fill plugs out... On the aluminum cases dont over tighten the fill plug, it is tapered and there is the possibility of spliting the case, stripping the head or ...
     
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    For the love of god do not reference the manual for gear oil quantities. There is a major typo for the 5 speed tranny... it says something absurd like 2.something quarts. It easily takes double that after draining. Sure, follow the manual for other stuff but I would buy 1 or two more quarts just in case.
     
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    From the manual
    MANUAL TRANSMISSION Oil capacity,
    L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    2RZ−FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
    3RZ−FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
    5VZ−FE engine Two−wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
    Four−wheel drive models 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
    Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
    Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90

    TRANSFER Oil capacity,
    L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
    Oil type: Gear Oil API GL−4 or GL−5
    Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90

    DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity,
    L (qt., Imp. qt.):
    Two−wheel drive models except Pre Runner
    2RZ−FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)
    5VZ−FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
    Four−wheel drive models and Pre Runner
    Front (except Pre Runner... duhhhhh) 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)


    Rear
    Short wheel base With rear differential lock system 2.65 (2.8, 2.3)
    Without rear differential lock system 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)
    Extra long wheel base With rear differential lock system 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
    Without rear differential lock system 2.45 (2.6, 2.2)
    Oil type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL−5
    Recommended oil viscosity:
    Front
    SAE 75W−90
    Rear
    Above −18C (0F) SAE 90
    Below −18C (0F) SAE 80W or 80W−90
     
  8. Oct 27, 2017 at 11:19 PM
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    I always filled the diffs and t-case until oil came out. Don't use Delvac 1 in them, that's engine oil. Diesel engine oil to be specific.
     

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