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Transfer Case Fluid
Hi there! I don't post much, but am interested in what y'all do for transfer case fluid for your 4Runners. The manual says SAE 75w (not a multi-weight, curiously) and I wondered if anyone had luck with any synthetic products out there.
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09-25-2015, 02:33 PM
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I've always used Mobil 1 synthetic in my manual transmission, transfer case and axles in my old Tacomas/4runners/4x4 Trucks and haven't had any issues. I'll probably switch to it on my 2015's when the time comes.
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09-25-2015, 02:42 PM
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thanks I will look into that. Hopefully they make a SAE 75w.
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09-25-2015, 02:47 PM
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75w90 Mobil1 is what most people put in the front diff, rear diff, and transfer case.
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09-25-2015, 02:48 PM
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Manual specifies LF fluid, which is a dealer only item, can be had online for about $55 a liter if I remember right.
Many use the same stuff as the diff.
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09-25-2015, 04:22 PM
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I did some more checking around....
Red Line makes something my dealer likes - they don't sell it, but it meets the transfer case (SAE 75) and 75W-85 specs.
It's their 75W85 GL-5 Gear Oil:
Red Line Synthetic Oil - Gear Oil for Differentials - 75W85 GL-5 Gear Oil
I can get it off Amazon with free shipping and I think I will.
Thanks for your input, folks. Just thought I would share what I bumped into to close this out.
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09-25-2015, 06:11 PM
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Plain SAE 75 can only be had in synthetic. I've used AMSOIL and Redline and can't tell the difference between them. Redline is harder to get usually. Mobil 1 is readily available
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09-25-2015, 06:57 PM
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The dealer does not have some secret, magic gear oil, it's just overly expensive oil. I use Royal Purple. Even Walmart carries it.
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09-25-2015, 07:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drdevon
Red Line makes something my dealer likes - they don't sell it, but it meets the transfer case (SAE 75) and 75W-85 specs.
It's their 75W85 GL-5 Gear Oil:
Red Line Synthetic Oil - Gear Oil for Differentials - 75W85 GL-5 Gear Oil
I can get it off Amazon with free shipping and I think I will.
Thanks for your input, folks. Just thought I would share what I bumped into to close this out. |
That is exactly what I had in my 5th gen, front rear and transfer. Redline makes very good oil, and that GL-5 is very well suited all around for your 4runner.
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09-25-2015, 08:39 PM
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On my old 03 4runner I switched to Mobil 1 at around 30k miles. Shortly after this I started to get a leak at the transfer case actuator. The Mobil 1 may not have caused this but this is a very expensive fix ($2500). The leak got worse as years went by. I never fixed the leak and just made a drip pan to catch the fluid so it did not make a mess in my garage. This is one of the reasons I trade in my 4th gen. It turns out this is becoming a fairly common 4th gen problem but usually with many more miles than I had. On my 2014 I am just going to use what it calls for when the time comes for a change of fluid just for my piece of mind. I will use Mobil 1 in the difs though. The sad thing is the transfer case and actuator look pretty much the same on the 4th gen and 5th gen. I hope some improvements were made at some point in time.
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09-25-2015, 09:31 PM
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You'll be fine with either a 75W-85 or 75W-90. 75w-90 is usually a bit easier to find. Let me know if you would be interested in Amsoil, I can help out and offer a T4R member discount. Here is some product info on Amsoil and a gear oil comparison study.
AMSOIL Severe Gear® 75W-90
http://www.lastgreatroadtrip.com/wp-...comparison.pdf
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09-27-2015, 08:23 PM
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FWIW when it was time to do mine I asked the dealer about the different weights in the diffs and transfer case and they said they just used 75w90 in all three (Ontario, Canada). I went with Mobil 1 75w90. Pretty easy DIY for a complete amateur like myself.
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Toyota 75W
Yes 2012 and newer all require a 75w @ $75 a liter. Liquid gold. I called all the major oil manufacturers and they all tell me to use Toyota 75w. I finally found a 75w for $15. Full Synthetic. Check out Amazon - RAVENOL J1C1003 SAE 75W Manual Transmission Fluid - MTF-3 Full Synthetic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikec767
Yes 2012 and newer all require a 75w @ $75 a liter. Liquid gold. I called all the major oil manufacturers and they all tell me to use Toyota 75w. I finally found a 75w for $15. Full Synthetic. Check out Amazon - RAVENOL J1C1003 SAE 75W Manual Transmission Fluid - MTF-3 Full Synthetic
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Thanks for posting! Ordering some up today!
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