1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Ideas for backup illumination 2017 trd offroad headlight bulb OEM -> LED How to add amp/subs and keep stock HU in 2016 License plate frame and tinted cover Looking for Scan Tool Recommendations Tire and Wheel Fitment Guide

Transfer case fluid

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Scotland69, Feb 22, 2019.

Page 4 of 8
  1. Aug 27, 2020 at 11:48 AM
    #61
    tonered

    #61
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    It is very recent. I asked them at one point and they said it wasn't compatible. A few months later another person asked, they said it was and updated the website. Same person from RL answered both messages.

    Redline has been very good for me in a few transmissions.
     
    tonered, Aug 27, 2020
    #61
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos likes this.
  2. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:27 PM
    #62
    Vjtrey1

    #62
    Vjtrey1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255076
    Messages:
    146
    Gender:
    Male
    Richmond, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2018 Super White Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    Simple mods
    How many of you guys here use ravenol 75W? I need to change my transfer fluid at 30k miles. Thanks
     
    Vjtrey1, Aug 31, 2020
    #62
    rlx02 likes this.
  3. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:41 PM
    #63
    DAS Taco

    #63
    DAS Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2020
    Member:
    #322072
    Messages:
    2,215
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    DAS
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Offroad
    Supposed to be a direct replacement. I emailed Red Line just couple of days ago but they didn't get back to me yet. When I hear from them I'll let everyone know!
     
    DAS Taco, Aug 31, 2020
    #63
  4. Aug 31, 2020 at 2:46 PM
    #64
    tonered

    #64
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    There are messages from the RL guy in the other T case fluid thread.

    Like I posted above, they initially said that it was not compatible, but a few months later said it was and updated the website.

    Here's the message they sent me:
    upload_2020-8-31_14-44-59.jpg

    Later, they changed thing. Might have done some analysis and testing in the interim? Either way and in general, RL fluids are good in my mind.
     
    tonered, Aug 31, 2020
    #64
  5. Aug 31, 2020 at 3:26 PM
    #65
    rlx02

    #65
    rlx02 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    Joined:
    Sep 3, 2016
    Member:
    #196329
    Messages:
    6,006
    Western WA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Inferno DCSB TRD OR 4x4
    After looking at the oil analysis between the ravenol and the LF fluid and speaking to my BMW technician friend (who uses specialized oil products that cost 120/< quart) said that its all the additives in the oil that make it expensive. I guess if you change your fluid more often than ravenol or RL should be fine. But I think I will use the toyota LF, check it out again in another 30k miles and do an analysis of it.
     
    rlx02, Aug 31, 2020
    #65
    tonered[QUOTED] likes this.
  6. Aug 31, 2020 at 3:38 PM
    #66
    tonered

    #66
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    Yes. That is why I am going to go back to the Toyota fluid. The Ravenol has been great so far though.

    The other thread only had VOAs for the Toyota and Ravenols fluids. Hopefully, some more get posted by the time that I am ready to swap.
     
    tonered, Aug 31, 2020
    #66
    Bkfitz and rlx02[QUOTED] like this.
  7. Aug 31, 2020 at 4:54 PM
    #67
    DAS Taco

    #67
    DAS Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2020
    Member:
    #322072
    Messages:
    2,215
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    DAS
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Offroad
    Red Line replied, their MT-LV 70W-75W GL4 is safe to use in our third gen. transfer cases instead of Toyota's own 75w LF !, i will do a general post on the forum so everyone should know!
     
    DAS Taco, Aug 31, 2020
    #67
    tonered likes this.
  8. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:26 PM
    #68
    tonered

    #68
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    The exact same info is in the other thread. With screenshots and all that. I do not think another T case fluid thread is going to be any more helpful?

    In fact, it would be good to merge up this thread.

    @jberry813 or @ColoradoTJ ?
     
    tonered, Aug 31, 2020
    #68
    Bkfitz and Skydvrr like this.
  9. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:36 PM
    #69
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

    #69
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

    Joined:
    May 24, 2018
    Member:
    #254446
    Messages:
    3,703
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Between Richmond and Virginia Beach
    Vehicle:
    2017 Taco DCSB TRD off road
    wanna be mods
    I used it at 36k, likely using it again in 10k. But all this traffic is making do more research and questioning.
     
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos, Aug 31, 2020
    #69
    Vjtrey1[QUOTED] likes this.
  10. Aug 31, 2020 at 5:37 PM
    #70
    tonered

    #70
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    tonered, Aug 31, 2020
    #70
    ColoradoTJ likes this.
  11. Sep 18, 2020 at 7:00 AM
    #71
    Vjtrey1

    #71
    Vjtrey1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255076
    Messages:
    146
    Gender:
    Male
    Richmond, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2018 Super White Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    Simple mods
    Guys is this looks clean? No burnt smell. No unusual smell that I can tell that it’s contaminated already. At 30k daily driver city/highway.

    10E973E3-48CB-40B6-8A38-F44CDE7EA2A7.jpg
     
    Vjtrey1, Sep 18, 2020
    #71
    tonered and DAS Taco like this.
  12. Sep 18, 2020 at 7:39 AM
    #72
    DAS Taco

    #72
    DAS Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2020
    Member:
    #322072
    Messages:
    2,215
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    DAS
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Offroad
    Looks normal
     
    DAS Taco, Sep 18, 2020
    #72
  13. Sep 18, 2020 at 7:42 AM
    #73
    tonered

    #73
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    Heck ya.

    I should not have touched mine at 7k. The T case fluid should be good for a long time. I was surprised and learned.
     
    tonered, Sep 18, 2020
    #73
  14. Sep 18, 2020 at 7:55 AM
    #74
    Vjtrey1

    #74
    Vjtrey1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255076
    Messages:
    146
    Gender:
    Male
    Richmond, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2018 Super White Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    Simple mods
    Thanks guys that’s 30k miles so don’t change it. Check 1st before changing it don't waste your money!
     
    Vjtrey1, Sep 18, 2020
    #74
    zoo truck and tonered like this.
  15. Sep 18, 2020 at 7:59 AM
    #75
    tonered

    #75
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    I wasn't that smart. :D

    The diffs and MT did need it though. At 30k, they were looking really good just checking then.
     
    tonered, Sep 18, 2020
    #75
    Vjtrey1[QUOTED] likes this.
  16. Sep 18, 2020 at 8:00 AM
    #76
    DAS Taco

    #76
    DAS Taco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 13, 2020
    Member:
    #322072
    Messages:
    2,215
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    DAS
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Offroad
    True but I would like to be using synthetic lubricants. The OEM no one knows if it's synthetic or synthetic blend or plain mineral...my truck has 18000 kilometers and I plan on replacing it with Red Line
     
    DAS Taco, Sep 18, 2020
    #76
    Grossomotto and tonered[QUOTED] like this.
  17. Sep 18, 2020 at 8:03 AM
    #77
    Vjtrey1

    #77
    Vjtrey1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255076
    Messages:
    146
    Gender:
    Male
    Richmond, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2018 Super White Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    Simple mods
    Yeah I did changed mine both diff with valvoline synthetic 75w90 got it cheap at walmart online free shipping (price was difference in store). I call all dealership around my area and they all use valvoline 75w90 even in transfer case. I will change my transfer case at around 50-60k miles with genuine toyota 75w Lf though.
     
    Vjtrey1, Sep 18, 2020
    #77
    tonered[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Sep 18, 2020 at 8:07 AM
    #78
    Vjtrey1

    #78
    Vjtrey1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2018
    Member:
    #255076
    Messages:
    146
    Gender:
    Male
    Richmond, Tx
    Vehicle:
    2018 Super White Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    Simple mods
    That’s alright too. I will just follow the recommended fluid by engineers since I don’t know the exact equivalent did a bunch of research. It’s better safe than sorry. Every 60k miles is not bad ebay have it for $50-60. We only need 1can = 1L. I just don’t wanna gamble, since I’m planning to keep the truck for as long as I can. It’s just my personal opinion not an advice lol.
     
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    Vjtrey1, Sep 18, 2020
    #78
    DAS Taco[QUOTED], zoo truck and tonered like this.
  19. Sep 18, 2020 at 8:09 AM
    #79
    tonered

    #79
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    But, we do! Unfortunately, these threads did not get merged.

     
    tonered, Sep 18, 2020
    #79
  20. Sep 18, 2020 at 8:10 AM
    #80
    tonered

    #80
    tonered bartheloni

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2017
    Member:
    #231055
    Messages:
    30,551
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    tony
    Lynnwood, WA
    Yes. It seems that a lot of dealers are doing that. Strange.
     
    tonered, Sep 18, 2020
    #80
Page 4 of 8

Products Discussed in

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$29.67
To Top