Recomended Tranny Fluid

Ebbsnflows · 09-15-2005, 06:43 AM

I'm about to change my Tranny fluid (00' 4Runner SR5 V6)...any have a recomended fluid? Should I go synthetic? or will standard work just as well (I use Mobil 1 syn oil). The Runner is used as my daily driver for commuting. The only "off-roading" it sees is the 6-7 camping trips I take each summer.

Give me some advice please.

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FilthyRich · 09-15-2005, 06:44 AM

I have been real happy with all my Amsoil products. I little more expensive, but I like their product and have zero complaints

Severe Duty is what I run

Intrepid · 09-15-2005, 06:47 AM

I am running Amsoil Severe Duty gear oil and have no problems with it.

LittleRedToyota · 09-15-2005, 07:54 AM

is it a 5 spd or auto?

assuming 5 spd, i recommend redline MT-90.

www.redlineoil.com

you can order it from

www.myoilshop.com

regardless of brand, i recommend a GL-4, rather than a GL-5, oil for the manual tranny. GL-5 oils tend to be too slippery for the synchro's in yota 5 speeds (at least the older ones like i have...may not be an issue in your 2000, though.).

here is a link to 4crawler's page outlining all the different fluids he uses. i use mostly the same stuff, personally.

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/index.sh...ntheticGearOil

JETSI · 09-15-2005, 08:51 AM

I run Amsoil and have no problem with it.

2000t4r · 09-15-2005, 10:38 AM

I just switched out my stock tranny fluid for BG syn and I'm happy with it. My truck is used for the same thing as you, commuting and a few off road trips.

Nic · 09-15-2005, 11:04 AM

I agree with Stan. I used Amsoil to begin with and the shifting (on my 5 speed) was not what I hoped it would be. Taking advice here, I drained it and put Redline MT90 in it, and it is much better. I even overfilled it just a tad to help the shifting. Got that tip from here too.

Ebbsnflows · 09-15-2005, 12:45 PM

Sorry should've specified....Automatic. Do they even make an manual tranny 4Runner (V6 SR5 pkg)?? That's what I wanted but never saw one in my many months of searching for a 4Runner.

Who sells Amsoil? Does Pepboys carry it?

bulldog-yota · 09-15-2005, 02:25 PM

Bob (Bob 98sr5) sells Amsoil and he is great to deal with, I can highly recommend him for buying Amsoil products.

2000t4r · 09-15-2005, 02:34 PM

Check your local parts stores as well. Not chain stores but some of the mom and pop shops may carry it.

TechWrench · 09-16-2005, 09:53 PM

Just remember, if you are going to a synthetic oil or Amsoil, you will have to do a complete flush of the unit. There can be unpleasant side effects when you mix the standard fluid with something else.

09-15-2005, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Intrepid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 2,711	I am running Amsoil Severe Duty gear oil and have no problems with it. __________________ www.toyotacrawlers.com '85 4runner: 4.7's, FoxFab sliders, custom bumpers, 1" body lift, F-150 springs rear, lockright, welded third, IFS rear axle, 1.5" wheel spacers, high-steer, rears up front, Longs, 38" SX's on steelies, 12Voltguy dual battery, soft top, BMW seats. NO LONGER lacking an engine. :D :D

09-15-2005, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
LittleRedToyota Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 299	is it a 5 spd or auto? assuming 5 spd, i recommend redline MT-90. www.redlineoil.com you can order it from www.myoilshop.com regardless of brand, i recommend a GL-4, rather than a GL-5, oil for the manual tranny. GL-5 oils tend to be too slippery for the synchro's in yota 5 speeds (at least the older ones like i have...may not be an issue in your 2000, though.). here is a link to 4crawler's page outlining all the different fluids he uses. i use mostly the same stuff, personally. http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/index.sh...ntheticGearOil __________________ Stan Marshall 1994 4x4 22RE/w56 SWB pickup Last edited by LittleRedToyota; 09-15-2005 at 07:55 AM.

09-15-2005, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Decatur, Alabama Posts: 1,038	I agree with Stan. I used Amsoil to begin with and the shifting (on my 5 speed) was not what I hoped it would be. Taking advice here, I drained it and put Redline MT90 in it, and it is much better. I even overfilled it just a tad to help the shifting. Got that tip from here too. __________________ Nic 1997 Tacoma 4X4 Xtra Cab 2.7L 5 speed

09-15-2005, 12:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ebbsnflows Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30	Sorry should've specified....Automatic. Do they even make an manual tranny 4Runner (V6 SR5 pkg)?? That's what I wanted but never saw one in my many months of searching for a 4Runner. Who sells Amsoil? Does Pepboys carry it? __________________ 00' 4Runner SR5 - Daily Driving 02' Corvette Z06 - Weekend driving 04' Suzuki GSXR 1K - Draggin' Knees

09-15-2005, 02:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
bulldog-yota Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 1,876	Bob (Bob 98sr5) sells Amsoil and he is great to deal with, I can highly recommend him for buying Amsoil products. __________________ ___________________ ***andries*** 03 Pavement Princess 05 Mall Queen

09-15-2005, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
JETSI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 118	I run Amsoil and have no problem with it.

09-15-2005, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
2000t4r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 373	I just switched out my stock tranny fluid for BG syn and I'm happy with it. My truck is used for the same thing as you, commuting and a few off road trips.

09-15-2005, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
2000t4r Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norcal Posts: 373	Check your local parts stores as well. Not chain stores but some of the mom and pop shops may carry it.

09-16-2005, 09:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
TechWrench Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glenville, NY Posts: 512	Just remember, if you are going to a synthetic oil or Amsoil, you will have to do a complete flush of the unit. There can be unpleasant side effects when you mix the standard fluid with something else. __________________ TechWrench If it ain't broke, fix it till it is. ---------------------------------- '03 SR5 V6, Titanium, 275/70-16 REVO's on '02 OEM alloys for winter. Anti-chipmunk mod for fresh air intake.

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