DIY Transfer Case Fluid Change How-To (1 Viewer)
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Yes, not sure why it would matter about using the same pan. I just drain the old oils in the pain into the empty oil gallon containers and take it to Advance/Autozone and dump it there.
Thanks,
I'm headed to Northern Tool soon with a coupon to hopefully pick this one up.
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I'm headed to Northern Tool soon with a coupon to hopefully pick this one up.
FloTool Drain Container 6-Gallon Capacity | Low Profile| Northern Tool + Equipment
A plastic milk jug or similar. For lots of oil, I'll use a 2.5 gallon empty herbicide jug. Add a funnel and you're done. My local garbage company will pick up 3 gallons max per week, containers need to be clear-ish (like a milk jug) and marked "oil". Painless and no drain pan to clean.
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Check the very first post, if you are inquiring about drain plug crushable washer.
Thank you for the info OP.
I am going to ask my question here since on the 150 fewer guys.
2016 Gx 460 . The differentials are pretty straight forward because ECGS suggested that I use Lucas 85-140 after installing new gears and lockers but the transfer case is my enigma.
The manual is asking that I use transfer case fluid LF . I went to Toyota and asked for. They showed me what they use CAM2 aftermarket 85-90 in all the trucks differentials and transfer case. Regardless if is all wheel drive or not.
At this time I am more inclined to go with Lucas and keep it in the family.
Does anybody knows what LF stands for ?
Thank you
On a side note, I had problems with my front diff drain plug twice. I strip it once and just won't come off. I welded a 21mm nut and I use a socket now. The 10 mm Allen just was no working well. My guess is the outside surface of the nut is too big for how much torque you have to apply with the Allen to break it loose.
I am going to ask my question here since on the 150 fewer guys.
2016 Gx 460 . The differentials are pretty straight forward because ECGS suggested that I use Lucas 85-140 after installing new gears and lockers but the transfer case is my enigma.
The manual is asking that I use transfer case fluid LF . I went to Toyota and asked for. They showed me what they use CAM2 aftermarket 85-90 in all the trucks differentials and transfer case. Regardless if is all wheel drive or not.
At this time I am more inclined to go with Lucas and keep it in the family.
Does anybody knows what LF stands for ?
Thank you
On a side note, I had problems with my front diff drain plug twice. I strip it once and just won't come off. I welded a 21mm nut and I use a socket now. The 10 mm Allen just was no working well. My guess is the outside surface of the nut is too big for how much torque you have to apply with the Allen to break it loose.
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I have no idea where the mechanic is coming with ATF but I certainly take theirs advise with a grain of salt and pepper. The diffs and TC is pretty straight forward. 75-90.
How many miles do you guys go between TC and Diff fluid changes? (I'm missing my manual or I'd look it up myself.. Sorry)
Every 30k
just reading through different articles and preparing for a DIY this weekend, for the transfer case fluid change. and since most say the F&R diffs use the same viscosity as the transfer case, I was thinking to them at the same time.
for 2006-2007 Lexus LX470 owners, can anyone confirm if the FRONTand REAR diffs use 80w90 Gear Oil?
I just finished having a conversation with the rep on my local Lexus dealership and asked if they use 75w90 and was surprised they use 80w90.
thanks!
for 2006-2007 Lexus LX470 owners, can anyone confirm if the FRONTand REAR diffs use 80w90 Gear Oil?
I just finished having a conversation with the rep on my local Lexus dealership and asked if they use 75w90 and was surprised they use 80w90.
thanks!
I have a 97 and it seems my drain plug is on the bottom (horizontal surface) as opposed to the same vertical surface as the fill plug and as in the pic on the first post of this thread. I assume I have a slightly different t-case than the OP. There is also what appears to maybe be another fill plug up higher and would take a 10mm (or so) hex key to get out. I've searched all over to figure out which one is the proper drain and fill plugs on mine. Even scoured the 1300 page FSM that's been posted. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough?
(also FZJ80 in signature) This is a forum for '98 and up (100 series). You may want post this question in the 80-series forum.
