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Rear, transfer case and front differential oil change

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Morbid250, May 4, 2023.

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  1. Jul 25, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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    i had breather issues spitting it out the vent
    slopshop that had to change another set of crappy ripped Napa CV axles must've overfilled it??
     
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  2. Jul 26, 2024 at 3:50 AM
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    do you use one of those magnetic plugs in the engine oil pan?
    i am searching for one that is compatible with the 5VZFE
     
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  4. Jul 26, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    DON'T USE GL5 in the TRANSFER case or TRANS. Both have synchros which will wear out prematurely if you use ANYTHING other then GL4 fluid. AMZOIL is GL5 and NOT good for the above, only the diffs.....
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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    No, I would like to find one for each with a magnet but with the Lexus bolt head. I have the Lexus bolt heads now
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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    The ‘00 owner’s manual specifies gl-4 or gl-5 for both mt and tc, and gl-5 for differentials. Did they change their specifications later?
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2024 at 9:32 PM
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    Can login to toyota.com/owners and download the owner's manual for each vehicle based on the VIN.

    IIRC diff capacity is variable on whether it is 2WD or 4WD, engine type, wheelbase, and with or without locker.

    Looks like for my '04:

    FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)
    Oil Type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL−5
    Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90

    REAR DIFFERENTIAL
    Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.)
    Extra long wheel base with rear differential lock system: 2.95 (3.1, 2.6)
    Oil Type: Hypoid Gear Oil API GL−5
    Above -18* (0° F) SAE 90
    Below -18* (0° F) SAE 80W or 80W-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

    FWIW
    Walmart Supertech 80W-90 1 gallon $18.44
    Autozone STP 75W-90 1 quart $9.99
     
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    Huh? GL-5 is listed in the manual for both transfer case and manual transmission.
    Factory manual.
    Directly from Toyota.
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2024 at 6:15 AM
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  13. Jul 29, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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    Where you perfectly level left to right? Could there be some in the axle tubes?
     
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  14. Jul 30, 2024 at 5:33 AM
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    that is entirely a possibility
    driveway has a small slope to drain. it depends whether i am nose in or backed in. water pools up on one side or the other then drains from the box
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2024 at 9:25 AM
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    2qt is about right if you're not on a perfectly level surface. run it
     
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  17. Jul 31, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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    well, if a guy on youtube says so, it must be true...
     
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    Edited the original post to clarify L (qt., Imp. qt.)
     
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