75w-90 gear oil

[bloc]

Since this is turning into quite the "I use" thread, it's probably worth pointing out that somewhere in 2011 toyota changed both the part number for the transfer case, appearing to add a small part internally, and the recommended fluid for it. Before that, 75w-90. After that, a straight 75wt "LF" fluid, which happens to be very expensive from toyota. Ravenol, redline, and others now make a fluid that meets the published toyota spec.

So far no one has come up with a reason for the change, but since we don't really understand it I and others with vehicles that the change applies to are taking a better safe than sorry approach and sticking with 75wt fluid that meets the toyota spec.. the aftermarket options make this quite cheap per mile. Others are running 75w-90 just fine.. though I wonder about in another 200k. There is some very anecdotal evidence that the thinner stuff may help prevent flashing CDL issues... but it doesn't always work.

Much more info and some interesting physical observations of the official toyota stuff here:

$80/liter transfer case oil

I'm baselining my new-to-me 200 and part of that process is all new fluids. Looking up the specs, Toyota calls for "SAE 75W Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear LF" fluid. 1.53L, for the record. My discount parts source is $53.63/Liter, MSRP at the counter is $81 What about this stuff is so special...

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[Tex68w]

Diffs: 75W85 GL-5 Gear Oil - https://www.redlineoil.com/75w85-gl-5-gear-oil

Transfer: MT-LV 70W/75W GL-4 Gear Oil - https://www.redlineoil.com/mt-lv-70w75w

meets Toyota specs - not crazy priced

Red Line Synthetic Oil

Red Line has a reputation with racers and enthusiasts alike for creating products that perform and protect better than any on the market. No compromises.

www.redlineoil.com

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I bought Redline for both the diffs and t-case like these listed above. I'll be swapping the factory stuff out for the Redline goo next week at 60K miles.

 

[rlynch356]

I did the 2nd change with Redline last week.. no forbidden glitter was found from either Diff or the Transfer Case when I dumped them.

 

[Tex68w]

I did the 2nd change with Redline last week.. no forbidden glitter was found from either Diff or the Transfer Case when I dumped them.

Great news!

 

[FxFormat]

I’m getting ready to do my 2013 LX570 rear diff and TC. I have this lying around from my last 100 series, is it okay to use? What’s friction modifier is that like limited slip additive ?

 

[Musubi]

I have only been able to het my hands on Valvoline 75w-90 but it has the limited slip additive. I don’t have LS diffs but truing to find a gear oil minus this additive is crazy!

Did you ever proceed with the Valvoline? It's the only one available to me locally too. Altho I suppose I can wait a few days to order online from redline or so. I have a 2008 that straight up calls for 75w90 GL5. So none of this 75w issue for me. Would like to use the Valvoline 75w90 if it means I can buy two gallons and get Tcase and both diffs done.

 

[gasman4u]

Did you ever proceed with the Valvoline? It's the only one available to me locally too. Altho I suppose I can wait a few days to order online from redline or so. I have a 2008 that straight up calls for 75w90 GL5. So none of this 75w issue for me. Would like to use the Valvoline 75w90 if it means I can buy two gallons and get Tcase and both diffs done.

I can’t speak to the tcase, but don’t think our diffs are sensitive to limited slip additive vs not.

 

[32cls6speedmt]

@Musubi

I have 184k miles on lx. I had front and rear changed out with Mobil one at 100k miles. 75w-90.

I just had replaced rear and front changed to valvoline 75w-90 and issues on the drive home from mechanic. No issues after 10 miles.


He said fluid was clean and magnets were pretty clean as well.

He stated that the pouches do make it so much easier.

 

[Musubi]

@Musubi

I have 184k miles on lx. I had front and rear changed out with Mobil one at 100k miles. 75w-90.

I just had replaced rear and front changed to valvoline 75w-90 and issues on the drive home from mechanic. No issues after 10 miles.


He said fluid was clean and magnets were pretty clean as well.

He stated that the pouches do make it so much easier.

But you only did the diffs, not the Transfer case right?

 

[32cls6speedmt]

yes.

At 100k miles. I used the Toyota 75w transfer oil. Gl4. I am contemplating what to use for transfer case fluid Liqui moly, redline, raveline or Toyota 75 w. I have a 13 lx so mine usage will be different than your 08 for transfer case

 

[Musubi]

yes.

At 100k miles. I used the Toyota 75w transfer oil. Gl4. I am contemplating what to use for transfer case fluid Liqui moly, redline, raveline or Toyota 75 w. I have a 13 lx so mine usage will be different than your 08 for transfer case

yea all the 75W talk seems excessive to me when my 08 manual calls for 75w90 GL5. Just gonna do that and stop overthinking this.

 

[gasman4u]

yea all the 75W talk seems excessive to me when my 08 manual calls for 75w90 GL5. Just gonna do that and stop overthinking this.

The tcase changed recommended fluids at some point (I can’t remember which MY), but if your manual spec’s 75w90 pick your favorite and use it.