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Front Diff and Transfer Case Oil Change Howto

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jspadaro, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. Feb 23, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    silver taco

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  2. Mar 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM
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    great write up!

    subbed.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2013 at 5:18 AM
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    great write up on fluid exchange on all diffs....

    Mine will be due this Fall.. I plan on doing myself..

    2006 Taco 4x4 TRD with locking rear diff ( dash button) LSD additive or not?

    Question?

    1. Can I use the same type/weight on all three FR Diff / Tranfer case / Rear Diff..

    2. Does it have to be synthetic ? I was planning on using Valvoline 80W-90 High Performance Gear Oil(QT) on sale at Pepboys

    3. how much will I need in Qts ?

    front-
    trans-
    rear-

    Thanks guys
     
  4. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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    i wouldnt be able to tell you with the 2nd gens but front diff and rear is the same weight. and usually you fill until it starts dripping from the fill plug, same with the transfer you fill until it starts dripping, but like i said thats with a 1st gen so hopefully a person with a 2nd gen helps you here in a bit
     
  5. Mar 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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  6. Mar 4, 2013 at 3:30 PM
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    No additive needed.

    All the info is in the owner's manual under Chapter 8: Specifications. Go to page 398: http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM35858U/xhtml/OM35858U_OM0019.html?locale=en

    75W-90 will cover the needs of all three components. 80W90 would be too thick for the front diff and T-case.

    I used a "fluid extraction" pump instead of OP's bottle cap transfer pump. It's faster but requires more care when handling:

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  7. Mar 4, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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    I really wished I could have seen this thread before... I spend this past weekend trying to do all that stuff and some info in here could have made it a lot easier
     
  8. Mar 5, 2013 at 5:46 AM
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    Ok check the manual link.. says to use straight 80 or 90 W in rear..

    and how is Hypoid gear oil differ from regular gear oil?

    So in closing it is safe to use 75w90 all around... or should I use single weight in the rear and 75/90 in front and transfer ?
     
  9. Mar 5, 2013 at 6:33 AM
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    Which TRD you have? If you are 2005-2008 TRD Sport you have mechanical LSD so you have to add addtive for limited slipp.
     
  10. Mar 5, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    I'm going with the toyota book... 75/90 Front Diff and Transfer case
    and 80w90 in the rear diff....
    per tech sheet I added up the quarts.. Front 1.1 Transfer 1.6 rear 3.0

    So I'll be buying 3 qts of each.. Now I need to order the 6 plug gaskets and 6 denso plugs and I''ll be set for my DIY 60 k service..

    Thanks for all your help on here..
     
  11. Mar 5, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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    Yes it's safe to use 75W90 all around. If you tow or do a lot of burnouts :D, you can also spend a bit more and get 75W120 or 75W140 for the rear diff. The oil will be able to accommodate higher temps without breaking down.

    I buy whatever brand that stinks the least. Lucas seems pretty good. :D
     
  12. Mar 6, 2013 at 6:29 AM
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    Based on earlier advice in this long, long post I used Royal Purple 75W-90 in all three.
     
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    Changed the transfer case and rear, the front- I got the fill plug off, the drain plug is too mangled. Gotta take it to a shop where they may weld something on to then get it off- sucks.
     
  14. Mar 27, 2013 at 8:04 AM
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    great write up, subd
     
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