2016 TRD OR Rear Diff Fluid

Anyone using this Amsoil severe gear 75w-85 in their rear diff? I have a 2016 TRD OR. Dealer wanted $450 to change the rear diff fluid!

https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-severe-gear-75w-85-100-synthetic-gear-lube-svl/

 

Yes. That's what I used last time and will be using again this summer when I do my diffs.

 

No need for a boutique product.

Any OTC syn of the right GL and viscosity will be fine.

 

$450 for a rear diff fluid change I hope they take you out for a nice seafood dinner first.

 

Yeah i was completely shocked. unbelievable!

 

You can run that or any other GL5.

 

My suggestion. Stop going to the Stealership and find a reputable local shop. Overhead costs will be much cheaper by the hour...

 

Been using it for 2 diff fluid changes now. I run it all in my race bikes (their 2 stroke oil and gear oil for the trans), and it's performed extremely well, so I don't mind spending a couple bucks extra on it.

Plus, amsoil gave me a mini sponsorship (some free fluids and gear) as a small local racer, and did the same for some guys in my circle, and I can appreciate the community building they do as a corporation.

 

I used the oem Toyota spec that comes in a can last time. I was able to find it for not much more than other brands at a local dealer. A bit of pain dealing with the cans and pumping it in, but quality stuff.

I'm planning on using Amsoil 75w-85 next time.

Any GL5 will work though as mentioned.

 

The bags are nice. Don’t forget the front one also.

 

Redline 75W-85 is good stuff as well. I bought a pail and a pail pump. Good for people who have more than one 4X4/AWD Toyota.

 

Stopped by the local dealership couple weeks ago for the 15K front and back & was quoted $750 + tax . 6qts of Mobil1 GL5 LS 75-90 and new crush washers last weekend ran just over $120 at the parts house. ~2 hours later, $630 ahead. My math says that dealership just paid for a new set of Bilstein 5100's.

 

Thats also the fluid i use, no issues, changed it 3 times on my 2017, front and rear

 

I use the 75-110 no issues with that. The severe gear is good and top notch. Been using it for 20 years.

 

WOW! . That # is insane... It's been a few years, but I used the top shelf of top shelf; Motul 300v and OEM gaskets. Front and rear was ~$175 ish... Do it yourself., it's not hard, little messy. No fancy equipment or even lift needed. Amzoil is probably good enough... I am partial to Motul, but will likely use HPL this summer... If I was not using one of those two and didn't have a sweet inside deal on Amzoil I would use Moble-1

 

Agreed, they are revolutionary. I think only Amzoil and Havoline currently offer it... I am shocked it is not more common... I'm not an Amzoil fanboy, but for this reason alone, might use it next go.

 

You can sometimes save money by buying a gallon then pumping using a fluid syringe like this one. I've used it in my diffs and power steering fluid (wash in between). Going to use it on ATF next. Makes filling pretty easy.

Thorstone Automotive Fluid...

$17 Thorstone 500cc Automotive Fluid Extractor Pump, Manual Oil Change Syringe with 2pcs 22cm PVC Suction Tubes

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5QPJ2W3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share