changing/checking diff oil

[JimmyRabid]

hey can some give me a few pointers or point me to a tutorial on the net on changing the diff oil and just a full service in general, first time I've done this and the trucks overdue for a service. Got changing the oil and oil filter sussed. Anything else I need to check as in the fluids and what type of oil should I replace it with.

[Overkill]

Hope this helps

[JimmyRabid]

[quote="Overkill"]Hope this helps

lol I'd just watched that as you posted it yea makes sense now, its that the same grade oil I can use in a KZN130? that method they used to check the level is all good to do yea? Any idea how much should be going in. I should be changing the fuel filter as well yea?

[We are Borg]

yeah you should change the fuel filter as well,
make sure that you use a 24mm 6 point socket on your diff bungs as they round of very easily.
I use 75w/90 oil in my diffs the only thing that could be different in yours would be if it has a LSD fitted, then you will need a specific oil

[JimmyRabid]

yeah you should change the fuel filter as well,
make sure that you use a 24mm 6 point socket on your diff bungs as they round of very easily.
I use 75w/90 oil in my diffs the only thing that could be different in yours would be if it has a LSD fitted, then you will need a specific oil

True pretty sure it will be LSD according to this http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_J_199311 ... 101.6.html

[tallsam66]

Always take out the fill plug first ...cause if you cant get it out & you drain it your screwed as you then cant refill it.

[JimmyRabid]

just found this from another site
DRIVE TRAIN

Standard rear diffs GL5, SAE 90 for above 18 deg C or 80W or 80W-90 for below 18 deg C. 2.2 Liters

LSD rear diffs just use specific LSD gear oil.

Front diffs without ADD (not Surfs) are same as rear diffs above. 1.6 Liters

Front diffs with ADD (all 2nd gen Surfs) are GL5 SAE 75W-90. 1.86 Liters

Planetary T/case (Automatic and most manual Surfs) needs GL4 or 5 SAE 75W-90 1.1 Liters

Reduction gear T/case (MK1 Surfs, and manual 4Runners) as above but 1.6 liters.


Manual Gearbox......3.0L Multipurpose Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Automatic Gearbox......Up to 4.5L Dexron II ATF fluid.


ENGINE

3VZ-E
Engine oil.........4.2L (4.5 inc filter)

1KZ-T
Engine oil.........7L (8L inc filter)

A102 Oil Filter Toyota Part No. T90915-30002 (By Mart)

2L-T
Engine oil.........5.8L (6.8 inc filter)