DIY 3rd Gen Tacoma Differential Gear Oil Change $ SAVE MONEY $

[@ruknight4ever]

Exceptional video - everything we need and nothing we don't. I like how you jumped right into it versus a 2 minute "look at me I'm special" intro!

[@infosponge]

Thanks, don’t like the fluff either.

[@ron8975]

Well done. Thanx for giving the total oil quantity used, makes it easy to go shopping....

[@infosponge]

Happy to help!

[@garybailey6810]

On the front differential a friend of mine uses a torch to apply some heat to it comes right off , it worked great when I was struggling to get mine off👍

[@infosponge]

Good tip.

[@josephstory6461]

I love it how the dealer techs overtighten bolts so you end up stripping them.

[@infosponge]

Probably the worst I've seen!

[@Its.fernnnn]

Thanks for the parts list. It helped make things simple.

[@infosponge]

Happy to help

[@upland90254]

Nice video. The stripped bolt would be a real bummer. Chisel move was skillful.

[@infosponge]

Yah, that plug was a pain.

[@upland90254]

@@infosponge I am going to be sure to soak the plugs with WD40 and tap them a few times. Hopefully that'll help

[@MikeyAlbertin]

Thanks. Those squeeze bottles are very nice. Wish more lubricant manufacturers would use them.

[@infosponge]

I agree!

[@Hedeadz]

Thanks for showing the transfer case change!

[@infosponge]

No problem

[@740HaydenC]

Great video. Bought a new plug with an actual bolt head for that front drain plug. It’s a Lexus part but fits our Tacomas. Was preparing for the worst after watching what you went through but mine seemed to come right out luckily 🙏🏼

[@infosponge]

Lucky!

[@JaceD4V1S88]

gotta do this on my previa, gonna do front first and get that hard one out of the way

[@infosponge]

Good idea

[@steher]

Buying by the quart cost a lot more. I bought Lucas gear oil by the gallon for 52 dollars each. I bought 2 gallons and saved money. Even with the pump, it came out less spent. If you can find your brand in gallons, go that route.

[@infosponge]

Good tip!

[@ddoghunt3471]

Pro tip from average dip stick... Never pull out the fill plug before the drain plug. Oil comes out like a a faucet at full throttle. Break the fill plug loose to allow a smaller amount of venting, WAY easier to catch that oil in a pan and not all over the floor.

[@infosponge]

Good tip!

[@GNCLOVER]

That dam drain bolt for that front dif is going to kick my arse.

[@infosponge]

Hope not 😕

[@jimstratton7849]

Thanks so much for the video, very helpful guide for doing your own maintenance. just one question, It looks like that set of crush washers has 3 different kinds, how do you identify which go on which plug? Thanks again!

[@infosponge]

Happy to help. I don't remember which go where but it is pretty obvious when you remove the old ones.

[@retiredafce3373]

Tap on the plugs before you loosen them. The tapping will help them come loose.

[@infosponge]

Good tip

[@jacobspookykid5328]

My 2022 Tacoma is only 2WD. Does that mean I only have to worry about the rear? Or do I have a front fluid? Sorry if it’s a dumb question but learning to work on my own vehicles than go to dealership!

[@infosponge]

You only have a rear differential.

[@miketallica6173]

Not sure you should use a GL-5 fluid in the transfer case because there's a synchro in there. GL-5 is not good for synchros. Although I see many people do it. From my research, Ravenol 75w or Redline MT-LV would be correct options for the transfer case.

[@infosponge]

It’s not what’s recommended but I haven’t had any issues. Those are good options and are listed in the description.

[@ALPHA1-2.]

@@infospongethere is no synchro in the automatic transfer case . Only in the manual

[@osamaabdelgader9426]

Very great job and straight tothe point. My question tho I have a 2020 trd sport, does it take the same oil ? and its the same oil for all three? front/ rear diff and transfer case ?

[@infosponge]

2020 is the same.. The transfer case can use the same oil or you can use the factory equivalent in the description.

[@osamaabdelgader9426]

very helpful thank you @@infosponge

[@SerNunezelNicoya]

How many miles do you have on your truck My understanding is transfer case used different type oil

[@infosponge]

I have about 70k on it. There is a slightly different spec for the transfer case oil but general consensus is that you can use the same oil as the diffs. You can use different fluids if you want, just make sure to change it at the intervals.

[@charubeable]

@@infosponge Thanks for the tips. I've got a used Tacoma with just over 48K and do I need to change both diffs and the transfer case oils as the dealership says I should?

[@infosponge]

@@charubeable at least the diffs if it wasn’t done at 45k.

[@charubeable]

@@infosponge Much appreciated.

[@BangBang-hk4rg]

I wonder if you could’ve replaced that 10mm hex bolt with a regular type bolt? That’s what I did with the hex head “check” bolt on my transmission pan when I did a fluid change on it.

[@infosponge]

Not sure a regular bolt would seat right, but maybe.

[@Thumperwrestler]

are the front and rear diff both using crush (expandable) washers? or are they the flat washers like the main engine oil drain bolts?

[@infosponge]

Front Diff: fill plug crush washer, drain plug copper washer. Rear Diff: both use crush washes.

[@123devinzz1]

i see you added it to description but yea the transfer case takes a straight 75w "low viscosity" oil unlike the diffs. most likely no issues with what was used but yea not the specified fluid

[@infosponge]

Yep

[@fadiaziz8982]

So you can use 75w-85 or 90 on transfer case!

[@infosponge]

It is not what Toyota recommends, but I have had no issues and have seen no reports of any.

[@CharlesRobare]

Do I have to remove my after market skid plate to do the front Diff?

[@infosponge]

Most likely.

[@silascastellanos]

Question for the diferencial i need to change the rear diferencial? , the tranfer diferencial?, and the front diferecial? how much oil i need? My truck is 2020 toyota tacoma trd of road. Thank you

[@infosponge]

front 1.6 qt, rear 4.2 qt

[@Katy-Did]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@infosponge]

Thanks, glad it’s helpful.

[@jacksonvang2946]

Thank you for this good video.

[@infosponge]

You are welcome!

[@kjohnson2827]

Thanks

[@infosponge]

No problem

[@stevejohnson238]

What do you torque the front differential bolts to?

[@infosponge]

Details in the description.

[@ronsmith8434]

Hello.. what mileage needed at these to change?

[@infosponge]

Answers are in the video description.

[@wurbina12]

Does the manual transmission Tacoma use the same oil?

[@infosponge]

Transmission fluid is a different thing than gear oil.

[@miketallica6173]

Most use Redline MT-90 for the manual trans. (Use GL-4 fluid only. GL-5 is bad for the synchros)

[@musafir1930]

thanks for sharing. So same grade gear oil for front & rear diff plus transfer case? I have 2019 Tacoma Auto Transmission. Is this OIL good for it?

[@infosponge]

There is some debate but the consensus seems to be yes. It’s worked fine for me.

[@musafir1930]

@@infosponge thanks for quick response.

[@231mac]

Yes, you can use the same oil for all three: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ3Iao2Kaq2Ios0

[@hendersonv687]

Thank you.

[@infosponge]

You're welcome!

[@anonymousfishingman3679]

Is the oil the same for the differential and Transfer case for Tacoma 2019?

[@infosponge]

I address that in the description, technically no.

[@mrtwistaxx]

All 3 use the same weight of oil correct?

[@infosponge]

Yes, some people prefer to use a different transfer case oil though.

[@ski77z]

I believe the transfer case has a recommended oil toyota has

[@infosponge]

It does, please refer to the video description.

[@elbab5722]

At what milage did you change?

[@infosponge]

It’s in the description

[@bluezac2021]

Definitely don’t ever use a impact or even drill to remove any of your drain and fill bolts (ie oil transmission or even the diff in this case) one they are prone to breaking especially when you torque them down like that

[@infosponge]

Good tip, but I think you are contradicting yourself when you say remove and torque down in the same sentence. I just used it to break them loose.

[@peterbrako1612]

​. Man, i love the Wd40 trick. Really helps in loosening the bolt. As for Mr. Dont use impact, find some new hobby to get yourself into.

[@bluezac2021]

@@peterbrako1612 I’m a Mechanic at a Mazda ford dealership sure you can use whatever you want just don’t cry when you gotta drill the threaded end out he used the impact to remove not tighten the bolt soo it’s not that bad I said don’t use it to do x if you got a shot box Honda it don’t matter but a gen 3 taco is fairly new don’t fuck it up thinking you know more then you do (not directed at the author of the video but the guy tryna act smug when all he does is oil changes)

[@peterbrako1612]

@@bluezac2021 Bla! Bla!! Bla!!!😴

[@uberleet01]

ur gay@@bluezac2021

[@yahushua93]

isnt the oil 75-85 not 75-90

[@infosponge]

Technically, 85 is the spec. However, there is very little difference between the two. The 90 is generally cheaper and more readily available.

[@yahushua93]

@@infosponge mine is non limite slip will it hurt?

[@ryancarlson1041]

Looks like that front drain plug got tighter than 48 foot lbs.

[@infosponge]

Yah, not sure why it seized up.

[@rodjorquera2356]

Not the right oil in the transfert case

[@infosponge]

There is some debate but the consensus seems to be that it is fine. Since you seem to know better please share your source and what should be used. Thanks

[@rodjorquera2356]

@@infosponge OEM 75W LT oil only I work for Toyota front end back diff no problem but the transfer case OEM only

[@upland90254]

I tend to agree with Rod. I would also go with the spec the Toyota engineers designed to. But good video -- the stripped front differential bolt is a bummer.

[@infosponge]

@@rodjorquera2356 I added some notes in the description so people are aware of the choices.

[@jimdailey1985]

Take your spare tire down. Much more room and you can check the tire.

[@infosponge]

Not a bad idea.

[@Hogrider177]

Flil the spare over and put the valve stem facing down so you can check it.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

U can buy 1 bag and get the quarts cheaper

[@infosponge]

Go for it!

[@tonysteele3805]

I believe the government / manufacturers started using low viscosity range "75W" fluid instead of 75W-90? I see you replaced it with the 90. Good job. These low viscosity fluids are designed to kill components if you ask me.

[@infosponge]

Interesting

[@tonysteele3805]

​@@infosponge Also I would say run 0W30 or 0W40 oil too.

[@andrez3247]

Only for the transfer case.

[@nastysoda9212]

i hate allen or hex sockets like you wouldn't believe

[@infosponge]

They can be a pain!