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Correct Fluids for 2002 5VZ-FE

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Roadie_, Jun 25, 2025.

  1. Jun 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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    Roadie_

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    About to do a full fluids service myself and receiving conflicting info on the specific types of fluid to use for my Automatic 2002 4x4 with the 5VZ-FE engine. Below is an outline of what I was planning on going with. Are they all correct?

    ATF: Dexron III or ATF Type T-IV?
    Transfer case: Gear Oil GL-4
    Front Diff:Hypoid GL-5
    $28 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90
    Rear Diff: GL-5 75W-90
     
    Roadie_, Jun 25, 2025
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  2. Jun 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    F: Kings SPC, R: 5100s+J59s. Custom armor.
    ATF: Valvoline MaxLife Synthetic - you'll need to do a few drain and fills over the course of a few thousand miles.
    TC, FD, RD:
    $28 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w-90 in your brand of choosing. I've always used Mobil 1 Synthetic without issue.

    Read up on the front diff drain and fill plugs- they are a PITA. There are part numbers people have for regular plugs to replace them with.
     
    Andy01DblCabTacoma, Jun 25, 2025
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Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
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