DRIVELINE & DIFFERENTIAL
DL003-07

Title:
FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
OIL SPECIFICATION CHANGE

Models:
'03 - '08 4Runner & '07 - '08 FJ Cruiser

November 8, 2007

Introduction

The differential gear oil used in 4Runner and FJ Cruiser vehicles has been changed to a 75W-85 GL5 synthetic gear oil beginning with the 2008 model year. This new synthetic gear oil is compatible with 2003 - 2007 model year 4Runner and 2007 model year FJ Cruiser differentials. Please refer to the Parts Information section below for information about this gear oil and use this gear oil (or equivalent) when filling front or rear differentials with oil.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2003 - 2008 model year 4Runner vehicles.

^ 2007 - 2008 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles.








Parts Information







Refer to the diagram below to identify if LSD or non-LSD gear oil is used on the vehicle. For applicable vehicles, there is a caution label above the filler plug, as shown below.







Warranty Information