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Front & Rear Differential Factory Fill Low

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MA250, Nov 30, 2019.

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  1. Dec 6, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    I wasn't advocating for not fixing the issue when found. I was saying that there probably isn't significant damage to the OPs rig. If there is, you'll know it pretty quick even after fixing the issue.

    I have driven a vehicle that was a couple of quarts low. Sprung a leak. Once discovered, I corrected it, but I was on a long drive when I found it. Car ran for a long time afterwards. I don't recommend this though.
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    I've noticed increased mpg as well. Was getting 18.x combined before and now 20.x after. Used mobil 1 75 90 front and rear and revanol for the transfer case
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    I put the Toyota spec lube weight in the differentials.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    the spec is 75w85 not 75w80 as stated in the op
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    I must of typed it wrong in my orginal post. This is what I used which is the correct viscosity.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    why
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    What?
     
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  8. Dec 6, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    I have a 17 sr at and just changed my front and rear differential fluid with redline 75-85. I checked the fluid before draining and both were at the fill line and slightly draining as I unscrewed the fill plug. never had any whining I keep hearing about just doing routine maintenance.
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    Did you buy you truck new?
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    Yep
     
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  11. Dec 6, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    I ask because your levels were not low so maybe a dealership actually topped them off prior to delivery.
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    Sorry but it's crazy to think any dealership is checking the fluid levels of their vehicles before selling them...I mean with all the corner cutting dealers are notorious for, I wouldn't for one second have faith that they check fluid levels on new inventory. Maybe they pull the dipstick on the engine oil but even that would surprise me.
     
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  13. Dec 7, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    Toyota doesn't even tell them to. I would be surprised to find any single truck that had the differential oil levels checked at PDI unless there was a problem they were trying to diag.

    Jeff
     
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  14. Dec 7, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    I'd have to agree. If a door fell of during their test drive, yeah, they might notice that, but checking diff oil levels for a PDI? LOL yeah right
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    If a dealer was to check the diff oil lvls, they would have install a new washer(s) at their expense as required by the sm. Not likely to happen IMO.
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    That's assuming they follow the sm.
     
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  17. Dec 8, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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  18. Dec 8, 2019 at 10:37 AM
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    Indeed. They'll pocket the $400 PDI fee and do a half-assed job of removing the plastic transportation wrap from the truck, and maybe fill up the fuel tank. That's about it...
     
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  19. Dec 8, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    What i've learned on TW is never ever buy a TW users truck

    10K oil changes and diffs being low that's ok, but i'm wheeling the shit of this thing next weekend.

    So what are we not doing?

    Wheeling vs. Mall

    Too broke vs. Rich

    Spent my money on "accessories" vs. can't spend money on oil and filters

    Spent the $28 at Blackstone vs. Spending the $28 on filters and oil coupons people it's the fucking coupons
     
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    I don't think one can really fuck up removing wrap guard. It's either all off or it's not
     
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