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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. Apr 20, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    prerunnerSD

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    What is the exact year and model for your Tacoma. Toyota Motor Corp, actually hosts all the original manuals online for free and you can easily find the specifications that way. I'd always put in what it states in your original owners manual.
     
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  2. Apr 20, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    I have a 2015 Toyota Tacoma v6 Manuel TRD Off Road Access Cab. I know I should run a
    $30 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75W-90 oil but as far as brand everyone seems to have there own preference
     
    NorthCountryTRD, Apr 20, 2019
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  3. Apr 20, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    I just grab a name brand product like Mobil 1 etc. You can't go wrong in my mind. As long as you grab a brand name product, you're all good :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    Lucas 80w-90 (dinosaur) gear oil is what I am using. It’s cheap and high quality.
     
    TheDevilYouLove, Apr 20, 2019
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  5. Apr 20, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Grill guard Front and rear Bilstein 5100's Front Coilovers Rear AAL "I Brake for Tailgaters" Firestone Destination A/T (P265/75/R16)
    Its prob a matter of personal choice. I actually went with the least expensive brand because it has to meets whats called "API GL-5" specification. A company wouldn't be able to stay in business for long if they didnt meet this basic requirement.

    If you want to baby your truck go with the name brand stuff but you are paying for the name. Maybe go with a middle of the road brand and meet it half way.

    -jonathan
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  6. Apr 20, 2019 at 5:07 PM
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    I’ve used Redline 75w85 for the front & rear differentials.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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    Aside from brand preference any bad experiences with the below for transmission and transfer fluids, and gasket for differentials?2CFBA468-C6E1-4428-AAAD-2F516532401D.jpg
     
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  8. May 5, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    Thanks Jim, will be doing this next weekend
     
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  9. Jun 10, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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    Lots of great info here. Quick question- do you fill the transfer case until it trickles out the fill hole as you do with the front and rear diff? Thanks in advance. Tacoma World rocks!!!!:canada:
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    Yes, that is correct. Should take approx 1.1 quarts.
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    Thanks for the clarification! You rock! Cheers
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2019 at 3:31 AM
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    Pro-tip - you want the truck as level as possible so unless you're lucky enough to have access to a hoist, use a bubble level (or if you don't have a bubble level dl an app) to check your frame, then park on a couple of boards or something to level it out :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Jun 11, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    You beat me too it! I used a jack in the front with a 36" bubble level, since my garage and driveway slope to the road.
     
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    Lots of great information here!!! Thanks everyone. Cheers
     
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  15. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    Another thing I use for tight plugs is take a fireplace starter that has torch feature and heat the plug. That helps break the bond on really tight ones. Has worked for me every time. Also undo the fill plug 1st. Nothing worse than removing drain plug and not being able to get fill plug off. Plus it won't "chug"when draining if you remove fill plug 1st.
     
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    Utah's High Desert.......
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    Brown truck dropped a gallon of this stuff of today......

    you all rave about..cost me money all the time......

    doing 6 speed MT & X/fer case

    yes......GL-4

    [​IMG]

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  17. Jul 2, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    Thanks OP, I just did mine today at 60K miles. The front dif and transfer case were both pretty clean but I had some buildup on the magnet. The rear diff was pretty bad. Thanks!
     
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    Got a new drain plug tool for a stripped out front I'll see how it works in the morning pretty hopeful for this one. I think this thing may be a must have for yoda owners
     
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  19. Jul 6, 2019 at 9:21 PM
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    417988CF-2C49-4213-BD3B-7D462BF0D74A.jpg
     
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    Also get a new plug with a 24mm like it should have had in the first place like all the other ones on the truck.CF83805A-8216-4E2C-A93C-6DB211152C87.jpg
     
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