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Rear diff fluid

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacomalife1990, Mar 18, 2019.

  1. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    Tacomalife1990

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    Been looking around and no where has 75w85 other than the dealer.. what's everyone else using instead
     
  2. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    shakerhood

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    Redline makes it.
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    All new Tacoma's have computer simulated limited slip, that stuff is not needed.
     
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  5. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    No he doesn't. That hasn't been needed since 2008. 2005-2008 were the only years of the second gen with a mechanical LSD in which you need the additive.

    Anything newer than that has an open diff, and the truck uses the brakes to simulate an LSD
     
  6. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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  7. Mar 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    I use Lucas Dino 85w-140. ECGS recommends that every diff run it. Heavier weight provides added lubrication.
     

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