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Which differential grease?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ram1009, May 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM.

  1. May 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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    ram1009

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    I'd like to change my differential grease but Toyota wants me to take the truck to a
    Toyota mechanic and so there is no need to tell me what grease to use. I hope someone here can help.
     
  2. May 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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    Differentials don’t use grease per se. . They are lubricated with gear lube. Usually 75W-90 multiple viscosity. Check your owners manual for exact weight and amount needed. Front and rear use same weight but amount probably different. Not a hard DIY job.
     
  3. May 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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    Well, the owner's manual says nothing about what goes inside the differential nor the quantity. That's why I'm here. Thanks for the reply.
     
  4. May 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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    Then try the search function. There is probably 100 threads on Gen 2 diff service.
     
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    Here are your options. Choose from one of the three and follow the instructions per thread write-up. For future reference you can use the Mod & Tutorial > 2nd Gen (05-15) How-To or search on the top right corner under inbox and alert.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/changing-differential-fluid-a-step-by-step-how-to.24545/
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-and-transfer-case-oil-change-howto.147631/
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-rear-differential-fluid-change.830622/
     
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