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Looking for clarification on transfer case and differential lube type.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gerard6778, Jul 29, 2020.

  1. Jul 29, 2020 at 1:24 AM
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    I need to change my front and rear differentials and transfer case oil. After much research, I still don't know for sure what I need. I have a 2015 TRD Sport.

    Here is what I have in my Amazon cart:

    Redline 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil for rear diff
    Redline
    $30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 GL-5 gear oil for front diff
    Ravenol 75W MTF-3 for transfer case

    On Tacomaworld I read the transfer case needs Ravenol or the Toyota OEM 75W oil in the transfer case because in 2015 they changed transfer case manufacturers. But the owner's manual says 75W-90. So which one do I need?

    Also, can I use 75W-90 in both differentials?

    I ordered the required fill and drain plug gaskets/washers from Toyota.
     
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    I use 75 90 in front diff transfer case and rear diff
     
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    I believe the 2016 third gen model is when they changed tcase manufacturer. It uses a specific oil, but in 2015, 75w90 gear oil will be fine. I recently changed all of the gear oils in my 2014 with 75w90 Valvoline and have had zero issues.
     
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    I also have a 2015 sport, for front and rear differential I used Redline 75W85 GL-5. For the transfer case I used Redline Synthetic Gear Oil 75W90 GL-5.
     
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Products Discussed in

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$29.67
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart , black
$33.50
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