4RunnerFever

I'm getting ready for the 60,000 mile tune up and plan on switching all fluids to synthetic (trans, diffs, etc.)

Anyone know the difference between the Amsoil "Series 2000" with the "TGR" designation and their other products? I see a price difference, but is there a performance difference?

Thanks in Advance

Spectre

My buddy is a dealer. I use Amsoil. Its a phenominal oil, and I highly recommend it. If you need some, I'll get you his contact information.

According to him, the Series 2000 0W-30 is slightly better than the regular High Performance 5W-30 and 10W-30; mainly due to it being a newer formula. Although it isn't a racing oil per say, it's formula was developed from their racing oil technology. It also has better cold starting performance, and enhanced wear protection. Its can be used for applications that call for 5W-30 and 10W-30. I highly recommend it. He also wanted me to let you know that if you are running Amsoil, then you need to use their filters as well. Their filters are designed for the extended service interval, and they perform much better than regular paper media filters.

I hope this helps.

4RunnerFever

Thanks Herkengineer!! I'll probably go with the Series 2000 then. Also, thanks for the reminder to use Amsoil filters.


Any other opinions out there in yotatech land would be welcomed!

Bob_98SR5

Mgspann,

Ok, getting past the marketing fluff, here's what you need to know:

The biggest difference between the Series 2000 and the other two lines is that the S2000 line has a service interval of 35,000 miles. The other two have service intervals of 25,000 and 7,500. Personally, I use their regular 25,000 interval oil b/c I don't even come close to driving 35,000 miles a year.

In addition to what Herk said, you should buy two filters with each order of oil. Amsoil also recommends that you flush your engine w/ their engine flush if you've used regular oils.

Bob

EDIT: I'm going to let this slide re my offer. May "first dibs" prevail

JSharp

The series 2000 is better oil than their 5W-30 and 10W-30 formulations, but unless you're going to extend your drain intervals I don't know if it's worth the extra $$ I think Gadget has been runing it with excellent results.

Check here is you want to find a lot of discussion on this and other oils...

http://theoildrop.server101.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php

4RunnerFever

I'm mostly interested switching to Amsoil for the transfer case, transmission, and the differentials.

So . . . is the Series 2000 line worth it?

I'm planning on sticking with Mobil-1 and Toyota filters with 7500 mile drain intervals for the engine.

4Runnerman

As mentioned in other posts, the Series 2000 engine oils are closer to high performance racing oils and come with longer drain intervals. I use the regular 5W-30 synthetic oil and have been very pleased. I switched from Mobil 1 and find it holds up better.

In regard to the transmission, differentials, and the transfer case, I went with the Series 2000 gear oils because of their longer service intervals, higher shear points, lower volatility and higher quality base stock. I would highly recommend the Series 2000 gear oils.

I am also an Amsoil dealer and have had nothing but great success with their products.

Good luck and be sure to buy a pump to get the gear oil into the cases.

CMD93

I too would like to switch to Amsoil in my tranny, diff, transfer case. I think that I may go with the 2000 series of you all think that it is that much better than the HP formulas.
I've been back and forth about doing the procedure myself or paying a shop to do it.
How much do the pumps cost?
Can you rent them from an auto parts store?
Or would it be better to purchase one?

4Runnerman

If you change your own oil, then you should be able to change fluids in your diffs, transfer case, and manual transmission. You can buy a fluid pump at most automotive stores for about $20.

I think there is a technical maintenance article on this site that gives directions on exactly how to do this service.

Good luck.

4RunnerFever

I'm pretty sure the pumps they are referring to are hand held and are inexpensive.

Bob_98SR5

Yes, that is the one I wrote, but it does not cover auto transmissions. http://www.4runners.org/articles/difftsf

Hand pumps are cheap at around $6.

Bob

Citykid

Do it yourself. Jiffy Screw wanted $90 each. That's 90 for the front diff, 90 for the rear & 90 for the transfer case. Ha ha ha, I did it myself.