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Rear differential oil change

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by airmax233, Jul 6, 2019.

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  1. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    Hey guys so I am about to pull the trigger on changing the rear differential oil myself what better way to start my morning.
    So of coarse I called the dealer and they are selling me some generic differential oil 4 quarts and 2 washers for $62 OTD and that’s including a 15% discount lol

    I called another dealer and the service guy said to not put synthetic because it is going to mess up the rear differential

    My truck is a 2012 double cab pre runner with 93000 miles I believe the differential oil has never been changed I know I know what a turd.
    I was reading couple of threads and some of the owners are running synthetic others are not any personal experience or inputs are more than welcome
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    I'm using AmsOil Synthetic in my differentials, more that 5 years and the wheels are still turning.
     
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  3. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    3.2 quarts of Walmart super tech 75w90, 2 new OEM gaskets, 24mm socket,
     
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  4. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:46 AM
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  5. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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  6. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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  7. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    I changed mine at 85k miles and it wasn’t that dirty - I could’ve gone more miles IMO. I changed it with Redline 75W85 synthetic and I’m totally happy with it - it’s the exact same weight as recommended in 2013 owners manual. 75W90 Mobil synthetic is also one of the most commonly mentioned brand/weight here which I have no doubt of high quality and would have no problem using.
     
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  8. Jul 6, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    C4179E7F-7A27-4410-9873-0DEB2FD8EB06.jpg Just got some stuff from down under today I will post how it works either way it's cool and going in the toolbox. Like most things with these trucks it's a little expensive but hopefully worth it.
     
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  9. Jul 6, 2019 at 10:13 PM
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    What’s this part?
     
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  10. Jul 7, 2019 at 4:21 AM
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    It’s to remove a stripped front diff drain plug with the 10mm hex fitting. Kaon tool.
     
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  12. Jul 7, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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    The dealer probably paid $3/qt from their supplier and is trying to charge you $15/qt for dyno diff fluid...what a joke, no wonder nobody trusts them.
     
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    Supertech gear oil is more than good enough for diff fluid. Only places that I put more expensive fluids are the manual transmission (Redline MT90) and transfer case.
     
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I spring for the Lucas dino oil but it’s still pretty cheap at about $6/qt.
     
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    I don't know if I posted the pictures correctly but the kaon tool worked perfectly. Great investment.
     
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    55C80622-34C3-4DFB-B544-774F4C9A5E82.jpg
     
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    That's the plug it was able to bite into and remove.
     
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    just switched to Redline MT90 in my trans & X/fer case.......GL-4
     
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