What differentail and transmission fluid are you using? Do you enjot it?
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Mobil 75w-90 Synthetic. I'd need to check my records to confirm, but pretty sure I've got 100k+ miles on the Mobil without issues, but I don't tow or do any significant offroading (occasional beach driving and farm roads...some concrete curb hopping when needed).
FWIW, the normal service schedule suggests that Toyota considers the gear oil to be "lifetime"...not that I really believe in lifetime fluids, but gear oil would probably be one of the products closest to achieving it, IMO. I've been intending to change mine again, but like a lot of things on an 18 year old rig, it's easy to put off until another day since it still works and isn't really hurting anything...
FWIW, the normal service schedule suggests that Toyota considers the gear oil to be "lifetime"...not that I really believe in lifetime fluids, but gear oil would probably be one of the products closest to achieving it, IMO. I've been intending to change mine again, but like a lot of things on an 18 year old rig, it's easy to put off until another day since it still works and isn't really hurting anything...
montijo505
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Mobil 1 in the differentials and Toyota OEM WS in the tranny
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phatcheeks
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75w90 up front and transfer case. Cant remember the brand. I think front is Walmart Supertech and transfer case is Mobil 1 Delvac (good stuff).
Amsoil Severe Gear 75w140 in the rear because of my Spartan locker.
Transmission is a mix of Amsoil Signature Series ATF and Toyota type-iv. I have the 4speed.
Amsoil Severe Gear 75w140 in the rear because of my Spartan locker.
Transmission is a mix of Amsoil Signature Series ATF and Toyota type-iv. I have the 4speed.
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Jakeepoo3
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Mobil 75w-90 Synthetic. I'd need to check my records to confirm, but pretty sure I've got 100k+ miles on the Mobil without issues, but I don't tow or do any significant offroading (occasional beach driving and farm roads...some concrete curb hopping when needed).
FWIW, the normal service schedule suggests that Toyota considers the gear oil to be "lifetime"...not that I really believe in lifetime fluids, but gear oil would probably be one of the products closest to achieving it, IMO. I've been intending to change mine again, but like a lot of things on an 18 year old rig, it's easy to put off until another day since it still works and isn't really hurting anything...
I changed mine at 100 thousand. Oil was clean and no burnt smell. Check your magnets! Fine baby powder is normal. Shavings bad!
josephp732
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- Amsoil Severe Gear 75w90 for the front and rear differentials
- Royal Purple Synchromax for the transfer case
- Ravenol ATF Automatic Transmission T-WS Lifetime Fluid for the transmission
- Royal Purple Synchromax for the transfer case
- Ravenol ATF Automatic Transmission T-WS Lifetime Fluid for the transmission
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Bagels
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miller507
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I second this
firebirdguy
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valvoline synthetic in front/rear dif's & xfer case.
MAXLIFE in trans... :bolt:
MAXLIFE in trans... :bolt:
WMU53
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Not certain how I would enjoy transfer case oil. :wtf: Hahaha.
I use the TOYOTA brand @ $25 a quart. It has all the chemistry required to lubricate and ensure seals do their job.
When you are running off road - serious shyte man - you want the vehicle to perform without lubrication issues. Example being I use mobile grease 28 on the u joints. It is aircraft landing gear grease that it clay based. Sticks like cat shit to a blanket. After mud/water holes, gravel/tall grass and water the u joints remains greased. Ensure you use a separate grease for the sliding yokes EH!
I use the TOYOTA brand @ $25 a quart. It has all the chemistry required to lubricate and ensure seals do their job.
When you are running off road - serious shyte man - you want the vehicle to perform without lubrication issues. Example being I use mobile grease 28 on the u joints. It is aircraft landing gear grease that it clay based. Sticks like cat shit to a blanket. After mud/water holes, gravel/tall grass and water the u joints remains greased. Ensure you use a separate grease for the sliding yokes EH!
gimlithepirate
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T-Case I used Mobil-1 at whatever weight was called for. Front and Rear I used Chevron Delos because its full synth and cheap.
Transmission I used Maxlife back when it was available from Wal Mart. I could get it 20$/gallon instead of 25+/qt. If you have a Toyota dealership locally that prices WS reasonably its worth getting the real stuff. However, around here dealers charge an arm, leg, and first born for everything.... So Maxlife it is.
Transmission I used Maxlife back when it was available from Wal Mart. I could get it 20$/gallon instead of 25+/qt. If you have a Toyota dealership locally that prices WS reasonably its worth getting the real stuff. However, around here dealers charge an arm, leg, and first born for everything.... So Maxlife it is.
Tironeous
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I got WS for around $11/qt but only because I found an online dealer that had it for that much. I think my local dealer wanted like $16/qt but they were willing to price match
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ddicosmo
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Is it ok to mix different differential oils? I had my front and rear differential fluids changed at a Toyota shop about 2 years ago. I have to replace my two front axles and therefore will loose some diff fluid in the process. I have some Mobil1 Synthetic and Valvoline Synthetic 75-90 fluid. I don't know what is in the diff but is it ok to top it off with synthetic (ie. mixing different fluid types)?
firebirdguy
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completely compatible with each other.
firebirdguy
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maxlife is still available at walmarts, never heard of them not carrying it. & its still <$20/gal & $4.50/qt... where do you see it for $25+/qt???
Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) 1 GA - Walmart.com
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