Transmition fluid

[wutagoalie]

Just getting ready for a road trip and want to check my tranny fluid level on my 03 V8 Limited.
Thought I would do some homework tonight before I get out tomorrow and start looking things over.

Does my V8 have a dipstick or just a fill hole on the case?

If needed, should I purchase Toyota ATF or is their another generic brand I can go with?
(also, Id like to hit all my grease zerks or my drive shaft while I am under there, Is any synthetic grease ok?)

 

[BlackWorksInc]

There is a Dipstick, you can use any Toyota Type-IV equivalent fluid (plenty of them are out there.)

 

[wutagoalie]

There is a Dipstick, you can use any Toyota Type-IV equivalent fluid (plenty of them are out there.)

perfect, thanks.
Also, while I am topping up fluids

I don't remember seeing my front differential, do I have one?
I remember seeing the transfer case at the front (where the actuator is located) and I believe there is a fill hole on that.

 

[afalex1]

Front diff is under the front skid plate.

 

[wutagoalie]

Front diff is under the front skid plate.

That explains that, thanks. Just looking at my manual and it states 90W gear oil for the rear diff and the front diff, is that what you use?

Also, this maybe a stupid question, but in my transfer case, that is not ATF fluid correct?
manual shows 75-90 gear oil

TIA

 

[blind squirrel]

The two diffs and the transfer case get the same fluid.

 

[kacper]

The two diffs and the transfer case get the same fluid.

I don't think is true. Diff taking same oil for a t-case is a different oil for sure. I just did mines sbout 2moths ago but dont remeber specs .
driver manual shows what fluids and quantity.

 

[tH1e swiN1e]

blind squirrel is 100% correct.

Front and rear diffs as well as the transfer case use the same gear oil. I use Lucas 75-90 full synthetic.

 

[blind squirrel]

Here is a youtube video showing step by step how to do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZmTCxFgMNQ

:frisky: