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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by lowrange, Oct 26, 2016.

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  1. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    No LSD sticker on rear and no mention of LSD oil in the manual. Only reference in the manual states: Toyota Genuine Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent.

    So my question is do I need LSD oil/additive?
     
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  2. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    Why are you changing the oil in these?? It's by no means needed or required...
     
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  3. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    Don't listen to ^ guy. You definitely want to change it, every 15k is a good measure.

    To answer the OP, no you don't need an additive. Just make sure it is 75-85 or 75-90 that meets GL5 standards or better.
     
    T Fades, Oct 26, 2016
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  4. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Waste of time and money but ok..
     
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  5. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Waste of a few bucks to make a $30-35k truck last long? I'll take my chances.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    Last long??? Ask the first gen guys how many times they change those oils... hell I've got almost 250k on mine with 1 swap because I swamped it... and it's still fine!
     
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  7. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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  8. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    Ok... i'm out then.. I know not everyone has grown up around mechanics but it seems like we all understand that the suggested service intervals (minus oil changes) are just bogus..
     
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  9. Oct 26, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    LOL. Those pesky fluid change intervals. Its all just a big conspiracy.
     
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  10. Oct 26, 2016 at 8:29 PM
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    Did you noticed all of the metal shavings that cover the drain plug magnet? Total worth the $40 in gear oil just to get those shavings out IMO
     
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  11. Oct 26, 2016 at 8:34 PM
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    Not sure what the 2015 manual says, but the Warranty & Maintenance Guide for my 2013 recommends "inspecting" the transmission oil every 30K miles, but doesn't recommend changing it, under "normal" operating conditions. (Not a good plan.) It does, however, recommend "changing" the transmission oil every 30K miles under "special" operating conditions (i.e., Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading).

    In spite of all that, I also recommend changing dino oil every 30K miles (and synthetic every 60K miles).
     
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  12. Oct 26, 2016 at 8:36 PM
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    Changed mine every 50 or so. Not hard to do at all.. takes about 20ish minutes if you know exactly what you are doing.
     
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  13. Oct 26, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    I was talking about the differentials and transfer case, not the transmission.
     
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  14. Oct 26, 2016 at 8:49 PM
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    Sorry. I wasn't clear enough - IIRC, recommendations were similar for the diffs.
     
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  15. Oct 26, 2016 at 8:51 PM
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  16. Oct 26, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    As a trained mechanic we typically know what we can get away with. But I would never recommend my behavior to another owner. Too many variables and not my personal responsibility. I think they call it "preventative maintenance." Similar to how they teach us to do both sides wheel bearings (& calipers) when only one goes out. It's not a matter for a practicing KIA.
     
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  17. Oct 26, 2016 at 9:27 PM
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    OP, Mobil 1 is a popular option. No, you don't need the additive. If the only oil on the shelf has additive, it won't hurt.
     
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  18. Oct 26, 2016 at 9:34 PM
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    I just had my 15 Manual out the other day as I was doing the 15K Maintenance and it had changing out Front and Rear Diff under "Special" section.
     
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  19. Oct 26, 2016 at 9:38 PM
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    The regular interval is 30. I tow and haul a lot. At 30 the rear is ready for a change. The front isn't usually, but I often do anyway.
     
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  20. Oct 27, 2016 at 5:19 AM
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    2015 Tacoma Owners Manual rear diff calls for:

    Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

    LT = non slip differential

    No mention of LX - Toyota's LSD oil in the 2015 owners manual
     
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