Consensus on front diff oil

That’s exactly what I just did, upon draining old stuff I realized anything would be better in there than what was inside. Surprised there is so much initial wear in the diff.

 

This was my initial thought as I am a big proponent for oe fluids, couldn’t justify the price honestly. Maybe next time, it’ll be toss up between oe and amsoil

 

I used amsoil when I changed fluid this weekend, 6 quarts of

$30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75w-90 severe gear and 3 quarts of 75w-90 MT oil was $140 shipped. Had to buy a 6 month "preferred customer" thing for $10 but it saved me money cuz it gives you free shipping and I think 25% off.

 

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Thanks guys, ended up using royal purple stuff, it’s was available at the closest autozone, old stuff was disgusting

 

Strangely enough my Toyota dealer does not even stock the recommended Toyota fluid (has to be special ordered), but has for sale and only uses the Amsoil. Try to figure that one out.

 

Lol, marketing 101..that’s crazy

 

Yeah my front diff was gross AF, and low too. Glad I changed it. That smell....

 

im pretty sure most Toyota dealers are using MAG1 75w90 gear oil, this is what they sell in the parts departments, which is a good gear oil

 

M1 hands down