How often do you change diff & xfer case fluid
11-09-2004, 05:43 PM
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How often do you change diff & xfer case fluid
I was curious how often you guys change your differential & transfer case fluids? My Chilton book on the Runner only shows Service/Inspect at regular intervals, but never to replace. I changed to Amsoil about 2 years/35,000 miles ago.
11-09-2004, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 4Runner4Christ
I was curious how often you guys change your differential & transfer case fluids? My Chilton book on the Runner only shows Service/Inspect at regular intervals, but never to replace. I changed to Amsoil about 2 years/35,000 miles ago.
On the 4Runner i'll do it about every 20-30K (probably 1.5-2 years)
11-09-2004, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gapguy
I change mine annualy, around 30k miles.
I change mine every 20K miles, which equates to about 2 years cause I never drive my rig.
11-09-2004, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
Yikes! 30K in one year?
I change mine every 20K miles, which equates to about 2 years cause I never drive my rig.
I change mine every 20K miles, which equates to about 2 years cause I never drive my rig.
11-09-2004, 07:59 PM
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just did em all with royal purple. looks like the front axle and tranny were never done! prob hit em again in 30k check em every 5k
i gotta say it was an easy job, didn't even have to lift it. my other car its a project just gettin it in the air
i gotta say it was an easy job, didn't even have to lift it. my other car its a project just gettin it in the air
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11-09-2004, 09:25 PM
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I change the rear and tranny/transfer every two years or so. The front can go longer with manual hubs but it's just as easy to do everything all at once.
11-29-2004, 07:06 PM
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Every 10K (every three oil changes) or right after a big wheeling trip (so not that many times lately 
) and all dino lubricants. For an extra $30.00, what does it hurt?
Oh yeah, pet peeve; there is no need to crank down on those drain and fill plugs, that is why they have gaskets. Plus the fact that there are some aluminum housings involved...
Mike
) and all dino lubricants. For an extra $30.00, what does it hurt?Oh yeah, pet peeve; there is no need to crank down on those drain and fill plugs, that is why they have gaskets. Plus the fact that there are some aluminum housings involved...
Mike
11-30-2004, 01:18 PM
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Changed my diffs and transfer to mobil1 syn at 20k, will probably check again at 40k and then do at 60k.
Tranny did a flush at 20k, with Toyota ATF type IV. Will probably check at 40k again. Hope I can go to AMsoil ATF at 60K or so. IS AMsoil ATF replacement for Toy ATF Type IV on the 5speed auto?
Tranny did a flush at 20k, with Toyota ATF type IV. Will probably check at 40k again. Hope I can go to AMsoil ATF at 60K or so. IS AMsoil ATF replacement for Toy ATF Type IV on the 5speed auto?
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I have a 5VZ-FE 3.4 liter in a 99 limited 4runner and I am trying to find a good correct oil for the differentials, would the Heavy Shockproof be the one I should use for my vehicle?
