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Front Diff and Transfer Case Oil Change Howto

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jspadaro, Mar 24, 2011.

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  1. Jul 23, 2015 at 5:47 PM
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    It's scary how cheap some of the oil is at wal-mart when you compare the same exact bottle elsewhere!
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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    Changed front differential fluid today. A little sludge on the drain bolt.
    IMG_2694.jpg

    Also changed manual trans. & transfer case fluid.
    IMG_2695.jpg
     
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  4. Jul 29, 2015 at 1:15 PM
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    This is really great!

    What are peoples opinions on swapping out the transfer case drain bolt with a magnetic one? Waste of money? Helpful? The cost appears to be $18.99

    I am 500 miles away from doing the 60K maintenance.
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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    I seem to recall the T-case has a screen filter at the oil pickup? If so, a magnet is probably unnecessary.
     
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    Not sure if it was mentioned in the 30 pages of this thread that I do not have time to read at the moment, but does the LSD diff need a special additive? Thanks.
     
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    This thread is for the front diff and transfer case. I'm not aware of any LSD front diff.
    If you're asking about an LSD rear diff, yes, you'll need an additive.
     
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    HA!! Of course I post to the wrong thread. My bad, finally got my dream truck two days ago, 2012 4DR 4WD V6 TRD O-R, and want to make sure it lasts forever.
     
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    You don't have an LSD diff...

    Mechanical LSD diff were only in 05-08 TRD Sport model.
     
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    I don't think that is sludge. I believe it is very fine iron shavings stuck to the magnetic drain plug. Completely normal and healthy.
     
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  12. Aug 2, 2015 at 8:51 AM
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    I was juste talking about this yesterday.
    I have a TRD Sport 2014, and believe my LSD is brake activated. Am I wrong or wright ?
     
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    ^Yes, brake-activated, like every Toyota and Scion from 2009 onwards. Press the VSC button once to enable (an Auto LSD light should come on in the gauge cluster). It's jerky but effective - tried doing a launch in the rain, there was brief wheelspin, followed by a kick in the back.
     
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    I'm assuming I can put an ARB air-locker, and still have LSD. Or would it screw with the LSD sensor,(or however it's triggered) ?
     
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Thank you & I agree. I didn't think there was an issue with my front diff., just included some photos for the heck of it.
     
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    Thanks to both of you, I sure like to learn stuff before I give hundreds of my dollars to others !
    This forum saves me headaches,,,,,,,but gives me some to,(I could do this, or/and that, ohhhhh! that's nice, put that on the list) !
    I can't help to see one of my past girlfriend, while shopping for close or furniture, in myself. :•(
     
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    Before changing the frt/rear dif oil, should the truck run a few miles to warm up the fluid?
     
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  19. Aug 13, 2015 at 9:11 AM
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    do it cold after the truck sits over night so all the fluid will be down in the pumpkin.
     
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    I did it warm.
    I also jacked up the pass side of the axle to drain that side, then jacked up the driver side to drain that side and account for the drain plug not being on the bottom of the pumpkin.
    Took almost 4 quarts after all that.
     
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