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Changing differential fluid - A step by step "HOW TO"

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by brianr, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. Oct 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    I used the Valvoline High Performance Gear Oil With the Limited Slip. I have the LSD OIL ONLY sticker on my diff. Should I get the additive?
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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    if you open the hood, and look at the passenger side wheel well, is there a box with a bunch of brake hard line coming out of it? if the answer is yes, you dont need additive. if you have NOTHING on the wheel well, you DO need additive.

    Im not positive, but I believe its 09-current that have that box. let us know what you find.
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2011 at 9:17 PM
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    This is my passenger wheel well
    IMAG0267_e86fedc638d590a34c50a8d88dba193cc1b85489.jpg

    I think I have the LSD, my truck is an 08 and it has the LSD Oil Only sticker on the diff cover shown as the white vertical rectangle below.

    IMAG0268_5c776cabcbc8c970d5c6d0a83ad394530da3f4ff.jpg

    I put LSD Oil in it but I was wondering if I should get the tube additive as well. I'm not sure if I'm imagining it, or if it is my tires, but it sounds like a chirp noise when I take turns at around 20+ mph
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2011 at 3:37 AM
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    you dont need the additive because that box uses your brakes to create the effect of a Limited Slip Diff

    (at least thats the way I understand it. Correct me if I am wrong)
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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    So the sticker is not correct?
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM
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    Use LSD oil but shouldn't need a bottle of additive..


    Maybe some others could confirm this?
     
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  7. Oct 14, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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    Okay that's what I ended up doing. And putting LSD oil in my front diff and transfer case shouldn't hurt right?
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    If the rear end has an LS Diff oil sticker, then it has a mechanical LS Diff, and requires the addative.
     
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  9. Oct 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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    Ah crap, so what additive do you recommend? And Putting LSD Oil (not the additive, just the oil) in my front diff and transfer case shouldn't hurt right?
     
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  10. Oct 14, 2011 at 9:13 PM
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    Oil that says "LS" on it, doesnt have the addative. The "LS" means its safe for use in LS diffs. Its a marketing thing. Use the addative pictured in the first post.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2011 at 2:48 AM
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    quick question for you smart people :bowdown: sorry if you have mentioned this already, i only read up to page 20 or so, that was a lot of reading... anywho, i plan on changing my diff oil front and back before this utah weather gets cold, but do you use the same oil for the transfer case as well?
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM
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    According to this thread, I believe so. And yeah, Utah winter is a bitch
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ront-diff-transfer-case-oil-change-howto.html
     
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  13. Oct 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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    So I just did the rear differential and when I went to the store the "friendly" counter guy grabbed the bottles for me after I asked where the gear oil was and I told him I needed
    $29 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w-90.

    So I finish up the job and I am cleaning everything up when I notice one of the bottles is 75w-140!

    So currently the rear diff. has 2 qt. of 75w-90 and 1 qt. of 75w-140.

    Is it OK to leave like this or do I need to drain brand new oil and start from square one?
     
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  14. Oct 25, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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    My recommendation is to start over, the viscosity being too high could be pretty useless
     
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    "Yesterday we (Chris4x4, and I) got together to help you all change your diff fluid.

    Here is what is required;

    -24mm socket (1st gen diff may be a different size)
    -ratchet
    -rags/shop towels
    -milk jug or coffe can... EMPTY ofcourse!
    -3 qts 75-90 weight gear oil ( I used 80-90 becasue it was readily available)


    (for you guy like me w/ the Sport model, you'll need a 4oz. tube of LSD additive)."

    From the first post - Yes, if you have the sticker you need the additive
     
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    I read through this thread once awhile back but don't remember if this question had been addressed (don't have the time right now to go though the whole thread again.) After changing the front/rear diff's and transfer case gear oil should the truck be driven then the levels checks again and do you need to get in/out of 4wd to work the gear oil through for an accurate reading?
     
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  19. Nov 14, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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    Just put in the amount the manual states, and call it good.
     
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    Just to make sure I am reading this correctly, if I do not have a LSD, I do not need to add the LSD additive. Is this correct?
     
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