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Can I mix Gear Oil..?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by over60, Apr 16, 2016.

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  1. Apr 16, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    I have a 1.5 quarts of it between the front and rear diff.
    I'm changing the fluids in the diffs and t.case at 5,000 anyway.
    Do not use it in the transfer case.
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2016 at 1:59 PM
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    We're not talking about u joints though, but you're going to tell me you can tell you're u joints are greased?
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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    I greased my ujoints and noticed
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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    My 4runner picked up 1 or 2 mpg going to all syntactic fluids my truck maybe .5 mpg...
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:04 PM
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    You absolutly can tell when they are low on grease and need to have it added.
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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    Hey guys... I was just asking what I should ADD to the low front diff.....!! I think the Toyota gear oil is synthetic... IS IT..?

    My front diff is LOW... I want to add OIL.... should I use Synthetic, because what is in there now IS synthetic..??

    I don't know.... this is why I asked.... Does Toyota use synthetic gear Oil...????

    Yes/No.. anyone..??
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:08 PM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    YES!!!!!!!!!!! just use 75w90 synthetic or regular it will not hurt anything
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    Add any gl5 rated oil. 75-90. Its what is reccomended for our diffs.
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:12 PM
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    OK.. Thanx guys...

    I'll pick some up when in town...

    Cheers.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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  11. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    Thanx Mush Mouse... I'll see if I can get that in Canada...
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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  14. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    End of discussion. Straight from the manufacturer's manual.
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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    Random tangent question: I see people using something more like 75w140 sometimes in their diffs (e.g., it's recommended by ECGS in their re-geared diffs). Any benefit or difference in running the thicker?
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:44 PM
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    The thicker the oil the harder for one of the wheels to slip.

    Alot of people use this trick to get more traction in the snow..
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    Its also used alot in vehicals that do alot of towing.
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2016 at 2:54 PM
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    i got exactly the same issues from Toyota Duncan BC,,man,,all peaches and cream until they've got your cash and then your shit,,
     
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  19. Apr 19, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    Yes, it's synthetic.
    You would be hard pressed to find a 75W-85 GL5 that isn't.
    Now, what they derive the synthetic from...:notsure:
     
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  20. Apr 19, 2016 at 2:33 PM
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    You are right ... I am hard pressed to find 75W-85... That shit don't exist in the Non-Toyota Dealership world...!!

    Thank you for the come-back... I think I'll just add
    $30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 synthetic, that I CAN get from local auto supply...

    Cheers...
     
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