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

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Quick guide through the process of changing the differential and transfer-case gear oil on your 3rd gen Tacoma.
Gear oil: amzn.to/3JyTVYp
24mm socket: amzn.to/403PwSv
10mm hex socket: amzn.to/3YK5gsZ
Aftermarket gasket set: amzn.to/3JwpkL4
Front diff drain plug: amzn.to/3JfAC4W
Notice: There is some debate as to whether you can use the same oil in the transfer case. Toyota calls out for OEM 75W LT oiI. Redline Oil 50604 is an OEM alternative.
Redline 50604: amzn.to/3Cupe2p
OEM 75W LT: amzn.to/3WNBDaG
Inspect your rear diff every 15,000 miles or 18 months. If severe, replace the oil every 15,000 miles or 18 months.
Torque specs:
Rear diff drain plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Rear diff fill plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Front diff drain plug - 48 lb-ft (10mm hex)
Front diff fill plug - 29 lb-ft (10mm hex)
Inspect your transfer case every 30,000 miles or 36 months. If severe, replace the oil every 30,000 miles or 36 months.
Torque specs:
Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Tip: crush washers are designed to be installed with the flat side against the drain bolt head and the curved against the drain pan.
Timecode:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Tacoma rear differintial oil change
2:36 Tacoma transfer case oil change
3:26 Tacoma front differential oil change

Пікірлер: 80

@ruknight4ever 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, don’t like the fluff either.

@Its.fernnnn 4 ай бұрын

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

@infosponge 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help

@ron8975 Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@MikeyAlbertin Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@740HaydenC 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Lucky!

@Hedeadz Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the transfer case change!

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

No problem

@Katy-Did Ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you!

@infosponge Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad it’s helpful.

@jacksonvang2946 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this good video.

@infosponge 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@josephstory6461 10 ай бұрын

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

@infosponge 10 ай бұрын

Probably the worst I've seen!

@upland90254 Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

Yah, that plug was a pain.

@upland90254 Жыл бұрын

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

@hendersonv687 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@JaceD4V1S88 4 ай бұрын

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

@infosponge 4 ай бұрын

Good idea

@CLOVER_1219 2 ай бұрын

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

@infosponge 2 ай бұрын

Hope not 😕

@jimstratton7849 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@BangBang-hk4rg 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@silascastellanos 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

front 1.6 qt, rear 4.2 qt

@osamaabdelgader9426 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@osamaabdelgader9426 9 ай бұрын

very helpful thank you @@infosponge

@retiredafce3373 Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

Good tip

@musafir1930 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@musafir1930 Жыл бұрын

@@infosponge thanks for quick response.

@231mac Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can use the same oil for all three: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adKVbL2Fmq65nJ8.html

@stevejohnson238 7 ай бұрын

What do you torque the front differential bolts to?

@infosponge 7 ай бұрын

Details in the description.

@wurbina12 5 ай бұрын

Does the manual transmission Tacoma use the same oil?

@infosponge 4 ай бұрын

Transmission fluid is a different thing than gear oil.

@SerNunezelNicoya Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@charubeable Жыл бұрын

@@infosponge Much appreciated.

@ronsmith8434 5 ай бұрын

Hello.. what mileage needed at these to change?

@infosponge 5 ай бұрын

Answers are in the video description.

@elbab5722 Жыл бұрын

At what milage did you change?

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

It’s in the description

@mrtwistaxx 2 ай бұрын

All 3 use the same weight of oil correct?

@infosponge 2 ай бұрын

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

@bluezac2021 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

. 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 10 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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@uberleet01 3 ай бұрын

ur gay@@bluezac2021

@ryancarlson1041 Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

Yah, not sure why it seized up.

@nastysoda9212 10 ай бұрын

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

@infosponge 10 ай бұрын

They can be a pain!

@tonysteele3805 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Interesting

@tonysteele3805 8 ай бұрын

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

@andrez3247 6 ай бұрын

Only for the transfer case.

@jimdailey1985 Жыл бұрын

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

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea.

@Hogrider177 4 ай бұрын

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

@rodjorquera2356 Жыл бұрын

Not the right oil in the transfert case

@infosponge Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@upland90254 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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