Forgive me if there were other threads. A quick search really didn't show much.
I like to have a baseline for my vehicles so plan to change out the front & rear diff fluid as well as the transfer case fluid and then change again in 30K miles. Manual says every 15K miles if you tow but my vehicle use will be like 10-15% of the time towing so I think 30K will be fine. Vehicle is currently a little over 35K miles.
Front Differential
Oil capacity 1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity* Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL5 or equivalent
Rear Differential
Oil capacity 2.85 qt. (2.70 L, 2.38 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity* Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL5 or equivalent
Transfer Case
Oil capacity 1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W
I'm gonna use Amsoil for the front and rear diff but since I can't find an equivalent for the transfer case gonna have to do OEM with their "gold" fluid at around $50-60/quart....
Amsoil @ $12/quart
http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=svgqt-ea
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The liquid gold fluid for transfer case is this ---->
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PN: 08885-81080
Apparently served up in the above can as well :-)
I've seen a lot of discussion on other Toyota forums but it seems questionable on any of the AWD TC's... many with the PT Transfer cases will just use the standard front/rear diff fluid. Not gonna chance it as this is only a cost that would be incurred every 3-4 years for me.
I think most expensive fluid I have every purchased. Oh well.. plan to keep this rig a long time.
