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Convince me not to use cheap conventional gear oil

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by smokn, Mar 3, 2015.

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  1. Mar 12, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    Why don't you get all new fill and drain plugs, with crush washers and be on the safe side...

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  2. Mar 12, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    I am getting all new crush washers. No need for new drain/fill plugs unless I run into problems, though.
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2015 at 11:30 AM
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    I got mine when they had a sale. Valvoline is $10/qt and Mobile1 is $11/qt currently (no sale) at the major brand stores.
     
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  4. Mar 13, 2015 at 11:53 AM
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    I use Mobil 1 only. I have taken engines apart that had conventional motor oil all their life. You chisel the carbon off the oil valley.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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    It wouldn't surprise me. For comparison, have you ever taken a Mobile1 engine apart?

    On an unrelated note, I changed everything today...after a couple trips to the stealership because they gave me the wrong washers...which I noticed after I had drained my tranny and T-case...

    Anyway, I also greased all my slips and U-joints. It certainly shifts smooth and there aren't any noises coming from the drivetrain, but I can't say that it's a definitive improvement over my pre-fluid change driving experience. I'd say the gears are "marginally" less notchy to get into. But then again, I didn't use the miracle MT-90 either. So, I guess I'd probably use synthetic again if I can get it cheap, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
     
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Products Discussed in

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$28.27
Red Line 50304 MT-90 75W-90 GL-4 Manual Transmission and Transaxle Lubricant (MTL)- 1 Quart
$23.10
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