Shop owner telling us to diy this because its super easy and showing us how to do it too. What a legend.

"Remove the fill plug before the drain plug so you aren't stuck with no fluid." Outstanding word of wisdom!

I love quality videos like this. Thank you sir!

Easy job made much easier by this video, thank you sir!

Yes, I’m trying to learn so thank you very much for this detailed video.

Thanks man, just rolled over to 100k and this was on my hit list of maintenance items

Straight to the point nice video, and thanks for passing your knowledge .

Nice and clean, perfect tutorial!! Please more Tacoma service tutorials!!

Quick, direct and straight to the point. No BS! Thanks for sharing

Wow, this video had all the information I was looking for a while. All the information is very detailed and you got my subscription. Thank you so much!!!👍👍👍👍

Straight to the point each segment. 🏁

I just did this on my truck today. Note that the diff & transfer case oil (75W90) now comes in squeeze packets (like juice packets for kids), so you don't need the pump anymore. Also, to not make the mess like you did with the front diff, crack both plugs (fill and drain) but do not remove the fill plug until AFTER oil starts flowing out of the drain hole. EVERY bolt on my truck is torqued with a torque wrench.

Watched many ,but you do it the best..Thanks

Great video man. Doing this myself.

Awesome mechanic! I wouldn't hesitate bringing my car to you.

Good quality video's man keep it up! Thanks for the no bullshit content even with the basics

Excellent video. Instructive, cleear and concise with no BS. Don’t normally subscribe but you are a good teacher/ presenter. Thank you.

You did a great job on the video!! Thanks so much man

I like your no bullshit straightforward style! Well done 👍 I just subscribed.

Good job with the easy tutorial! 👍🏼

Great videos thanks for great advice and beautiful truck!!!

Great video. I appreciate your guidance as I'm doing this myself for the first time today. But, you have me dialed in so no worries. Thanks!

Excellent video 👌

Great video!! When I change the engine oil on my 2013 Tacoma, I use a 3 foot length of 5/16" vacuum tubing to drain the oil from the catch below the oil filter. It fits right on the nipple on the bottom, and I can drain it right into my oil drain pan.

Great stuff bud!

Thank you, great instruction!!!

Thanks. New Taco owner here with a used '15. Going to do this this weekend.

Thanks for this. I changed my rear diff fluid myself. I ran into complications because the last guy way over torqued the fill plug. I had to borrow a pneumatic wrench from a friend.

I really like your style Kelly. Hope you keep the videos coming. I’m looking forward to a coolant drain and refill video,,, my 2013 due this summer.

Thanks for the detailed video. Don’t forget to check the vent cap. Only a few say anything about it. And if you had to you could fill the rear differential through it.

Great video and good advice. A fellow BC guy, I would love to take my Tacoma to your shop for maintenance. Cheers

I was just quoted over $300 to replace my differential fluid by the Toyota dealership. This is not covered by my "Platinum Service" plan for some reason I've done a lot of my own work in the past and told them, "No thanks. I'll get done somewhere else." I decided to look up a video on how to do this, and I found this awesome video by this awesome mechanic.

Great Video! Thank you.

Thanks for showing .

Very helpful video 👏🏻

Nice. I appreciate the no "hulk smash" method to re-tightening drain and filler plugs. So many times dealer techs tighten those things to 80 ft pounds. When they need less than half that.

Thank you for explaining in detail the steps to follow. a How many miles do you have to change the differential oil? ✌🏽

Good video. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing braddhah...

Thank you for this video, great info. Do you know if the TRD Off Road with the Limited Slip Diff needs to have the lube additive? My last LSD on a Dodge Ram needed it. Thanks for putting these up!

Thanks for the video, nice and to the point, great visuals and instruction. I'm way overdue for a differential fluid change and haven't wanted to pay to have it done. I feel much better about it after watching and will knock it out soon. Random question - I have a smaller version of the mityvac fluid extractor/dispenser that I just used for a power steering flush. Do you have any recommendations for cleaning it out? Just want to make sure I don't mix different auto fluids (and get ATF in the differential housing, vice versa) when using it for different projects. Thanks!

Thank you for a great video. How often do you rec changing transfer case oil?

Good vid dude. I like how you put the differentials and transfer case together in doing this job. But dude, you drained the oil and replaced the plug without breaking the seal on the oil filter.

Great Video!!….Now that I see how easy it is I’m all in!…get some mud on that truck will ya!..Cheers🍻thanks!

A tip for draining the oil filter. Use a old 1 quart oil bottle. It wedges against the radiator hose. Just don’t forget it. Itll make a mess when you drive the truck around.

Spilled some fluid on the floor. BUSTED😂. Youre just trying to make us all feel better😊

we sure like how U showed your clip. Ty

Awesome video! I’ll be doing my own soon as I had a shop do it and they put 85x90 in the front and rear and 95w105 in the transfer case for some reason and I don’t even haul anything as I have a 2013 base model 2 door with the 2.7L and 4x4 which I rarely use. Seems like my mpg has gone way down as well. Can’t believe I paid them and they did that. 🤦‍♂️

Nice vid dude

motel gear motul sae 75 w 90 man I love this video, just alone the dealer wanted 140 dollars just for transfer oil. Wanted to do myself and toyata transfer case oil recommended was 84 dollars just one quart

My 15 trd sport took 4 qts even tho the manual states 3.19 I believe..was on level ground and everything.. filled until barely dripped out the fill hole.

Great video. Love the quality. Easy and simple. I recently traded my father his Toyota for a car. So now I have a 06 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 4.0 with 312k miles. Engine and transmission original. So far I done 2 oil changes. It takes about 5.5 quarts of oil. I notice during those oil changes after draining it burns about 1quart of oil. Only guessing because I collect a little over 4.75 quarts of old oil. The oil I use is Synthetic so I do oil change between 4-5K miles. To me it’s still Dam good. I’m ready to do a differential oil change and do a transfer case oil change as well thanks to your video. Should I do a transmission fluid change as well? What do yall recommend? Also have yall replaced your O2 sensors yet? I have engine light because of that. Thanks

Great how to video ! The best video for changing all 3 drive cases. I was hoping you would cover which way crush washers go, flat or round side toward the case. Can you also please make a video in case removing the plugs go wrong, front differential is the worst one with the allen key drive. What would you do if you can't remove or it becomes stripped? Thanks

Thanks hoss...this was exactly what I was looking to understand. My '10 Taco is a bit behind on this I'm guessing. Bought 6mo with 135K on it....and 10yrs of Northern winters underneath. Which will be fun. Subbed for this video. Don't suppose you'd do one on a brake system flush?

Great tutorial, my '12 tacoma is due for an engine oil change (which I always do myself) but since I've owned my tacoma for 3 years I'm not sure the front/ rear differentials and transfer case have ever been changed so I will be doing that as well, and your video was exactly the explanation I needed thank you 👍🏽. Oh, did your guys ever give you shit about spilling that oil? 🤣🤣

In the locker set up do they use reg or limited slip fluid. Toyota told me according to my vin it used limited slip but everyone else says no.

I like how you filmed the cleanup of your spill instead of editting it out lol

I seen you were using full synthetic for the engine oil, but I seen the specs from Toyota which specifically describe a “non-synthetic” oil for most 2nd Gen Tacomas. It looks like that is what yours is, so is it a big deal either way? Also, I just did all my fluids yesterday and noticed a bit of “play” in the axles where they go into the front differential. Is that normal? Thanks for the video! Great stuff. I wish I had a lift!

What are the torque specs on those fill and drain plugs?

My 2013 tacoma is hitting 94k. Man. You’re an MVP. Im happy i came across your channel. Subscribed. I can’t wait to get all of this done myself now to extend my trucks life. I love that thing. Thanks for making these for those of us who aren’t mechanics. Also, do you recommend greasing CV’s and all of that? Whats you’re essentials things to do as i creep up on 100k that i can do myself to not overpay a dealership per say?

What’s the torque specifications for front rear and transfer Case please?

I think the diffs and transfer case are the same on 3rd gen so that was helpful. 3rd gen oil filter is totally different cartridge filter under the truck.

My Tacoma is 4WD and comes with a lsd. Do I have to add anything in the mix for it? TYIA!

What's the Url on the website with the specifications for torque and capacities.

Excellent video, congratulations! My truck is 90k miles old and I have never changed rear, front and transfer differential oil. Do you recommend me to do it?

Hey dumb question, but what size washers did you use?

Can I use 75w 90 valvoline on my Tacoma 2019

What spray do you use to clean off the oil spill?

My 01 has the factory rear diff lock (button) do I need a specific gear oil or just synthetic 75w90? Thanks

Well I tried it and using a 24 mm socket got the fill plug out of rear differential but wound up stripping the drain bolt why do used aluminum bolts ? I think 15/16 would be wiser choice .. anyway time for a new bolt and get this old one out back to the drawing board..

god i wish i watched this video like 2 days ago lol. I thought the differential fluid change would be way more involved...now i know!

What are the torque specs ? Would they be the same for a 06 Tacoma?

kelly, can i ask you a question? its about my tacoma. only starts with remote start/alarm which i dislike. when i put key in ignition clicks like dead battery when i push to start truck remotely starts right up where should i start to look?

Yea I know the Toyota owner’s manual says to do so but there is negligible difference between 75w85 and 75w90 gear oil. I’d just use the same in all three locations.

I am new here and subscribed your channel today

It would be helpful to give the specs for replacement washers (size and type) to buy with the oil purchase, thanks!

The shops in my area want at least $250 to change the front and rear diff and transfer case. I also have a 2015 Taco TRD Sport. The book calls for 75W-85 for the differentials. Can 75W-90 be substituted?

is it equally good for a automatic transmission Tacoma?

Hi, I appreciate you creating this video. Question, I have a 2018 Tacoma with the 2.7 4 cylinder engine. Most of the information I find, is on the V6. Being that I have the base model rear wheel drive. Do I have to worry about the transfer case? Correct me if I’m wrong, I don’t have a front differential since it’s not 4 wheel drive? I’m really motivated to replace the differential fluid & transmission fluid. I drive from Florida to Georgia, quite often. I already have 25k on odometer. Currently, I change my own oil. Also do you have link to pump? Thanks in advance!

Watt tipped oil you used four transfercase and differential.?

How much olí u put in differencial in a tacoma prerruner 2005.

For my 07 LSD it recommends 80 SAE differential gear oil. Anything less than the viscosity you'll run into issues.

My 10 mm hex drain plug on my 06 tundra is stripped. Suggestions on how to proceed? Why wouldn't they use a normal bolt headed plug? Thank you.

Question: should the truck be driven around a little bit to warm fluids up before draining, or can it be done cold... currently outside temps are about 35-40 overnight here where I live.

Never seen an engine with the oil filter in an "upside down" position like that. Does make it easier to get to it though.

Hello, both differentials (rear/front) and transfer case use the same oil (fluid)? I have a 2015 Taco TRD Sport 4x2. Thanks.

Rear and front diff oil is 75w90 what is the transfer case oil ?

I’ve watched a lot of your videos and you do a great job. Question about transfer case oil... I see you’re using a 75w-90 in the TC. I have a 2019 Tacoma that calls for SAE 75W only. Many threads I’ve read has differing opinions but many say that 75w-90 is fine in the TC. I’m certain that you’re more familiar with Tacoma TCs than I am. Could you offer me any insight on this? I’d prefer to put 75w-90 Mobil 1 in both diffs and the TC but want to be sure I’m not at risk of inducing a problem. Thanks!

Can i use synthetic 75w90 in my differential? The manual says gl5 75w90, it doesn't say anything about synthetic. Will the synthetic ruin the seals? Thanks

is it a must to use the toyota transfer case oil in my 2017 trd OR? i bought the redline 75w90 gear oil for the transfer case and i am now having second thoughts with all the research i have done. i saw you used the mobil 1 75w90 but you have a 2nd gen. think it'll be ok with the redline?

Great video. Can I get away with 1 quart of Transfer case fluid or do I need to buy 2 quarts to cover 1.1q as specified?

is the transfer case a different fluid than what goes into the rear diff?? it looks to be a diffrent kind of gear oil to me. TY

Sorry if u answered this but I see u use a cleaning solution. What is it, so I can use the same. I like to keep my stuff clean.

Thanks for the info! You should link to the products you use, maybe make a couple bucks along the way. You're, in a way, 'selling' them anyway, may as well cast your line into the pool.

What cleaning fluid do you use in the pump sprayer?

Kelly your video is awesome but please tell me what year Tacoma that is . Thank you

It’s a 2015, I wonder if my 2016 newer Tacoma is much different. I know the 16 has a cartridge in oil filter.....

Can we use any type of differential oil from Auto parts store or we have to get Toyota differential oil only?

Do these Tacoma trucks 05-15 need any diff additives at all? Great video by the way very very informative thank you.

I have a 2015 4x4 and went to service my differentials for the 1st time at 100,000 and the oil was gold coming out it looked brand new so I changed it and didn’t do the front