Which Synthetic Differential Fluid to Use?

Sorry guys, didn't realize as a vendor I'm no longer a person but considered a business. I've actually been part of this forum as a ghost ever since I purchased my 4Runner a few years back to learn maintenance how-tos and such. Stuck mainly to EvoM and EvoX due to my other interests. Anyway, didn't mean to offend anyone.

@ZachAttack, I'll remove my post on your thread.
 
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I had immediate problems using Amsoil in my 2004 victory kingpin. Change the oil and have had NO problems. Amsoil corporation will not refund me because they say there’s nothing wrong with her oil. I’m not willing to blow my motor to prove them wrong. Use this product at your own risk!

Why would you spend this kind of money for something that is not synthetic? Amsoil made a name saying they are PAO-based but ever since other oils got away with making group 3 oil and calling it synthetic, Amsoil has made no statements that they are group 4 based oil. Search their website, show me that they make 100% synthetic oil and I will gladly change this to 5 stars. I don't think Amsoil is bad oil at all, it is just in the same class as other group 3 oils.,

Amsoil has earned its reputation and in many circles and web conversations it is referred to as "Scamsoil" and rightly so. Let me say this Amsoil is Not a bad product. It is just over hyped so much that the consumer gets caught up in a sale of snake oil. The truth is... Amsoil if a good product..but the price you are paying is ridiculous for what you are receiving. It is truly no better than other off the shelf name brand synthetic motor oils. If it truly was ....EVERY exotic, luxury down to the cheapest cars made would be recommending it! Literally to save THEMSELVES money. NOT 1 manufacturer recommends Amsoil. Look it up on the net. Virgin oil samples ARE what oils are made of...it's really not hard to find out that it is just another synthetic motor oil. Its just like any other quality synthetic motor oil! Except, that it is twice as high! It's a joke...buy a name brand API certified oil and follow the manufactures recommended oil change intervals. There is no "Magic" oil. Don't waste your money on snake oil.
 
Reviewers posted on internet

I had immediate problems using Amsoil in my 2004 victory kingpin. Change the oil and have had NO problems. Amsoil corporation will not refund me because they say there’s nothing wrong with her oil. I’m not willing to blow my motor to prove them wrong. Use this product at your own risk!

Why would you spend this kind of money for something that is not synthetic? Amsoil made a name saying they are PAO-based but ever since other oils got away with making group 3 oil and calling it synthetic, Amsoil has made no statements that they are group 4 based oil. Search their website, show me that they make 100% synthetic oil and I will gladly change this to 5 stars. I don't think Amsoil is bad oil at all, it is just in the same class as other group 3 oils.,

Amsoil has earned its reputation and in many circles and web conversations it is referred to as "Scamsoil" and rightly so. Let me say this Amsoil is Not a bad product. It is just over hyped so much that the consumer gets caught up in a sale of snake oil. The truth is... Amsoil if a good product..but the price you are paying is ridiculous for what you are receiving. It is truly no better than other off the shelf name brand synthetic motor oils. If it truly was ....EVERY exotic, luxury down to the cheapest cars made would be recommending it! Literally to save THEMSELVES money. NOT 1 manufacturer recommends Amsoil. Look it up on the net. Virgin oil samples ARE what oils are made of...it's really not hard to find out that it is just another synthetic motor oil. Its just like any other quality synthetic motor oil! Except, that it is twice as high! It's a joke...buy a name brand API certified oil and follow the manufactures recommended oil change intervals. There is no "Magic" oil. Don't waste your money on snake oil.


Bump a 10 yr thread just to post that?


Our good buddy Captain Solo is back in a brand new Ford F150 complaining about the price of Amsoil now...:deadhorse:
 
It doesn't matter which one to use. All are good.

As long as you change it every 40,000 miles/1 year, you'll be fine IMO.

It's the easiest job on a 4runner - the read differential - 3 quarts 80W-90.:clap2: fill and drain plug.

This can be done on a driveway or a street. I did mine first time at 140,000 miles. It was black and liquidy.
 

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