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Just received this email from Toyota Corp on their 75w transfer case fluid. What’s everyone’s thought on this?
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I’ve only seen the 75W spec on the Torsen diff equipped models...LX,LC,GX and 4R Limited
Ravenol 75W is widely available
Ravenol 75W is widely available
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The 75w is spec’d for the new Tacoma’s and tundras as well but no dealership stocks 75w or even heard of the weight. All said they get the cheapest (Valvoline 75w90) bulk oil and use it for all transfer cases.
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Also the LC in Australia is spec’d to use 75w90 GL5 for their transfer case. Not sure if they use the same transfer case or not but thought it was interesting. Gotta love oil talk haha
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On a side note... snow day was awesome
A lot of doubt was instilled my many of the oil companies. At the time I changed mine the first time 4 years ago... Amsoil for instance wouldn't even recommend one of their oils for the transfer case. They simply said no substitute.
I always wonder if just ignorance, outright deception, or both when dealers/manufacturers claim they haven't heard of a common issue or even oil that there is a company product number on.
The Ravenol 75W wasn't widely talked about when I changed mine so just sucked it up and went with the golden fluid. I'd be comfortable using the Ravenol.
PN: 08885-81080
BobIsTheOilGuy Thread
This Toyota 75W says it was made by EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha
"EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha markets and distributes petroleum and petrochemical product. Its products include motor oil, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil, lubricants, LPG, paraffin wax, and asphalt. The company was formerly known as ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha and changed its name to EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha in May 2012. The company was founded in 1961 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of June 1, 2012, EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha operates as a subsidiary of TonenGeneral Sekiyu k.k."
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I always wonder if just ignorance, outright deception, or both when dealers/manufacturers claim they haven't heard of a common issue or even oil that there is a company product number on.
The Ravenol 75W wasn't widely talked about when I changed mine so just sucked it up and went with the golden fluid. I'd be comfortable using the Ravenol.
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BobIsTheOilGuy Thread
Toyota Transfer Gear Oil 75W VOA
All, If you own a recent vintage Toyota 4x4, this VOA should interest you. For the transfer case, Toyota specifies a very special oil for which Amsoil and RedLine do not have a substitute. You have to special order this fluid from Toyota, at a cost of about $55 a quart! I have provided this...
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Can We Revisit Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W?
This oil (or Liquid Gold?) is perhaps the most hotly contested maintenance fluid on the Toyota forums (virgin analysis can be found here: Toyota 75W T-Case Oil). The manual calls it out specifically, and there seems to be no dead-set answer on what an acceptable alternative is. Most dealers...
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This Toyota 75W says it was made by EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha
"EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha markets and distributes petroleum and petrochemical product. Its products include motor oil, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil, lubricants, LPG, paraffin wax, and asphalt. The company was formerly known as ExxonMobil Yugen Kaisha and changed its name to EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha in May 2012. The company was founded in 1961 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. As of June 1, 2012, EMG Marketing Godo Kaisha operates as a subsidiary of TonenGeneral Sekiyu k.k."
Toyota and Lexus LX, LT, LF, and LL80 – specialized transfer case and differential fluids
Toyota and Lexus LX, LT, LF, and LL80 - specialized transfer case and differential fluids with part numbers and substitutes
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Looks like Valvoline makes a synthetic 75W as well. But man I might just stop over thinking it and use a 75w90 like the dealerships.
I can't seem to find that Valvoline straight 75W anywhere... wanted to see how it price compared to the Ravenol.
Maybe just coming on the market?
Maybe just coming on the market?
That pic of your vehicles in the snow really highlights the major difference in approach angle between the GX and 4R.
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Definitely. That’s why I’ll be cutting the GX front bumper to gain 4-6” of clearance
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Just installed the Ironman 2m x 2.5m awning.
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Quick question: how easy is it to swap from one side to the other?
I'm thinking if you're stuck having to park in one position and the awning is on the wrong side of your rig, like in dedicated parking spaces at comp grounds.
I'm thinking if you're stuck having to park in one position and the awning is on the wrong side of your rig, like in dedicated parking spaces at comp grounds.
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What’s everyone’s thoughts on cutting the front/rear bumper and side steps to gain clearance? Found this online and drooled.. haha
Also convinced my wife to take both rigs and do some snow wheeling. Her first time engaging 4wd.
Also convinced my wife to take both rigs and do some snow wheeling. Her first time engaging 4wd.
Big fan of cutting and plan to do it myself here soon (actually went and saw rig on lift today!)
here is a super helpful video for cutting the rocker panel covers. Btw you’ll need to do this with sliders anyways if you don’t want exposed holes in rocker panel.
here is a super helpful video for cutting the rocker panel covers. Btw you’ll need to do this with sliders anyways if you don’t want exposed holes in rocker panel.
Cut it all the way around!
also. Have no interest in buying the CBI sliders after seeing this.
additionally (for those that care) they don’t say “Lexus” on the sheet metal cover. A lot of guys were surprised and upset by this. Do like the fact they’re full length, but screw taking a grinder to a brand new set of sliders. I think I’ll go RSG. Many good options out there. The ronin metal ones are awesome looking as well but he only makes super limited quantities.
To my eye, the rear hitch and exhaust sit too low for this aggressive of a cut on the rear bumper. I noticed that Instagram account never posts pictures of the back bumper curious how he’s addressed the exhaust
My buddy got one of the first sets with this issue and they actually sent him a new set that corrected this, I believe they were simply shorter instead of a radius cut to the inside corner.
