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Old 06-26-2020, 09:57 AM #1
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Transfer case fluid type for 2016 limited

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What type of fluid is needed for 2016 limited transfer case? Toyota fluid is very expensive.

Can I use Royal Purple Synchromax?

It says this is transmission fluid.
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Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or equivalent SAE 75w
1.1 / 1.5 U.S. quarts (part-time 4wd / full-time 4wd)

I used Mobil 1 75w-90 in my front and rear diffs AND transfer case. Like many on here. However, Toyota recommends their 75w and a lot of people stick with that to be safe.

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Hmm ... @amir_gh you already started this thread yesterday, why not simply add to it?!?

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Hmm ... @amir_gh you already started this thread yesterday, why not simply add to it?!?

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WOW. I do not even remember posting this. Thanks
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Hello,

What type of fluid is needed for 2016 limited transfer case? Toyota fluid is very expensive.

Can I use Royal Purple Synchromax?

It says this is transmission fluid.
I use that. I’ve done 2 changes and I’m at 116k miles - no issues.
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OEM fluid is not *that* expensive. If I can drop $40 on my date's dinner, I can drop $40 on something that will last 3 years.
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OEM fluid is not *that* expensive. If I can drop $40 on my date's dinner, I can drop $40 on something that will last 3 years.
I just could never find it...couple of the dealers in the area looked at me like I was insane when I asked for it.
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Being a Limited, it is full time 4WD. Like you, my local dealer looked at me like I had 2 heads when I inquired about what they used in the shop, or the Toyota specific fluid.
I found what I needed on Amazon ... bought 2 quarts ... worked like a charm. Even has a very unique spout funnel built in the bottle ... no spill, no drip, ingenious invention actually.

Search on Amazon for: Ravenol SAE 75W. Runs about $19 per quart. The consistency / viscosity seemed very similar to the factory fill that drained out ... to me, the 75W90 gear lube just would not be good for this transfer case, after seeing this Ravenol product.

I used Amsoil 75W90 in the F&R diffs when doing the whole drive line fluid change.
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OEM fluid is not *that* expensive. If I can drop $40 on my date's dinner, I can drop $40 on something that will last 3 years.
For $40 your date couldn’t have ordered wine!
The cheapest I’ve found the 75W (08885-81080) is $60 plus shipping charges.
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As long as the fluid meets the requirements, any off the shelf gear oil will work.
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As long as the fluid meets the requirements, any off the shelf gear oil will work.
Sure but what is the 75w equivalent?
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Sure but what is the 75w equivalent?
75W-90 gear oil. I have used this in both diffs and transfer case for years.
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redline MT LV satisfies Toyota LF transfer case fluid
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I stick with either Royal Purple ROY01512 Synchromax synthetic or Red Line MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 Gear Oil.
Either will work just fine. Heck, even any old 75w-90 won't hurt anything.

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