Great video! Enjoyed watching it. For the DIYers out there, if you don't want your socket to get jammed on the overly tight fill and drain plugs, be sure to use a 6 point 24mm socket as opposed to a 12 point. In this application, a 1/2" drive is superior to a 3/8" drive. Less tool flexing means more twisting force directed to where it's needed most, the plug. Don't be afraid of using a 2 foot long breaker bar. A little penetrating fluid on the plugs will help a lot too. The OEM part number for both plug gaskets on the rear differential is 12157-10010 and yes they are "crush washers" as opposed to the stamped solid aluminum gaskets used on the manual transmission. Look at both sides of the gasket. One side will be smooth and the other side will have a seam. It is a standard operating procedure to put the seam against the plug flange and the smooth side against differential housing.

Lol it wasn't me it was the bottle 😂😂👌. What a great guy.. You seem like a very honest man if I lived by you you'd be working on my Toyota Tundra.. Keep up the great work love your videos.. take care.

The gear lube actually looked really good. Obviously, the owner maintains it regularly.

Great video ! When he said, that wasn’t me that was the bottle lol got me good man! Thank you Love how vets are showing us the right way.

I was a bit skeptical when I first heard your accent. However, after listening and watching you, I understood you perfectly fine. Very informative ! You seem to be a very trustworthy man. 👍 good job

You are the best! Always my first go-to when I need video help with maintenance projects on my 02 Tacoma and 91 4Runner

Now this is a very fine man, with knowledge to share.

Great teacher! I always want the details! Thank you sir!

Too funny when you started putting the oil in. Thank for an awesome video!

Absolutely excellent instruction. Thank you!

😂😂😂. Funnyman. Good video. I didn't know there was a breather plug. Now I do!

Like always Peter....great video. Funny sounds, "that wasn't me" lol 😄 Thank you for your informative videos and your professionalism on these "how to" videos. Danke.....Love your videos. God bless.

Your my favorite toyota mechanic sir I got alot of respect for u

Excellent video. I will look for more of your videos. Thank you, well done.

If you haven't, you should do a video on inspecting and changing the CENTER CARRIER BEARING. I never see videos on this neglected topic. As far back as about 8 months ago my 2008 5.7 Tundra with 178k which I purchased new in 2008 with 0 miles gradually started shifting and driving differently. I noticed intermittent vehicle vibration during acceleration and an occasional clunking noise coming from the transmission. Being that the truck is going on 15 years old, and even though I'd done 2 transmission flushes I was getting ready for a possible transmission rebuild. Then I received the good news!! The dealer did an oil and filter change along with a front brake job and I thought I'd mention to them that I felt an occasional vibration from the rear end and if they could check it out. They found the center carrier bearing was completely damaged. Rubber seal/boot torn. Bearing was so damaged that the entire drive train was bouncing up and down. To make a long story short, 590.00 later shifting and vibration problems gone. From what I gather, the center carrier bearing lasts roughly 120k and once the bearing is even slightly worn-out past a certain point it affects how the vehicle drives and shifts. Thank you for your time and the videos.

Man if you are in the MD area! So much love and knowledge, I would.sit in shop while my sequoia is being taken care of by a master

It might have been filled while only the rear of the truck was lifted with a floor jack. So, after you lift the ruck perfectly level, the old fluid overflows as if it was over filled. Your video was very helpful to me. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing this video,good useful information. Thanks Peter!

This is so easy work. Thanks for channel!

Thank you for your video 👍 it really helped out a lot

Very informative! Good bless and just continue spreading ideas!

Very informative video. Keep up the good work and humor.

Thank you for the very well detailed video.

Thanks, another great experience video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. God bless you and your family and business.

Another great video, that fluid that came out looked pretty good. It must have recently been changed.

If your filler bolt is stuck/stubborn, jacking up the rear passenger side of the truck and then removing the rear passenger wheel helps. Then adding a 3 inch extension on to the socket helps to clear the rear passenger side drum so that one can add a pipe onto the wrench for extra leverage, which can make loosening the filler bolt a cinch.

Omg funny. Bottle noise reaction. Subscribed

Excellent video thanks you 🇺🇸🇺🇸

lol...love this guy...you can see here...pretty cute...99' Taco..."

That wasn't me!!!! That was the Bottle I swear!!! LMAO!!!!

Thanks for sharing this information.

Thanks for sharing this video.useful information.

Bien instruido muchas gracias.. i cant no eiring ow many cuart used 2.5 cuarter ????

Another good reason to Fluid Film your undercarriage! Fasteners come off like butter.

That’s the cleanest dif oil drain I have seen haha

Thanks for sharing this video

Hahaha that bottle part was gold!

Thanks Petr!

Can I use 75w-110 hypoid Fully synthetic gear oil in my Land cruiser Front and Rear diff ???

Thano you for explaining what those oil numbers mean

Nice video~ UP UP UP!!!😂

If the bolt head jams in the socket just retighten the the bolt to back the base until the socket lets go of the bolt head then undo again! No need to use a hammer.

Thanks Peter!

Went to Autozone for crusher washers. Nothing. So where and what type of crusher washer are good for automotive?

That gear oil looked fresh and clear soon as the fill plug was removed. I would have not touched it for another 10-20K miles at least.

I'm new to tork wrenches. I was told to use the handle for more accurate tightening. True, or does it matter?

Thank you....

I noticed even though the breather valve turns it can still be clogged or hard to breath? 20 year valve? Replace?

I live your channel I have a 94 and 98 toyota trucks

Thank u

Sir you need to rotate the tires once you fill - you then reopen and you notice it's one inch low ,then you top off .Even pros don't fully fill the right way.

My 2001 tacoma has the factory rear differential lock (button) Do I need to use a specific gear oil?

slay!!!! thx💓

Hey Peter, I just completed this maintenance on my 2004 Taco! Thanks for showing me how! 🛻🔧🛢

question: does toyota use an additive that you mix with the oil??

How often should the diff oil be changed ?

Great videos, thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

thanks!

hello Excellent explanation and thanks for sharing your knowledge. I need to change oil in my 98 manual 4x4 tacoma, I went to the agency and they only gave me 80w90 oil and they said that it applied for differential, transmission and transfer, I ask you, is that correct? Thank you very much for your comment

That plastic container sounds like me after I drink a glass of milk

Why is the spare tire loose? Did the owner install it upside down?

hi sir nice video...i'm new user hilux LN166 manual...beside diesel oil...engine oil..what else oil need to replace..tq

Como esta pregunto conpre una tacoma 2003 4×4 y creo que nunca le canbiaron los aceites de los diferenciales puedo canbiarlos por primera bes y no tener problemas con ellos despues y el tranfer por igual

Yeah sure, blame it on the bottle. :-)

Looks like the spare tire is kind of loose and needs some tightening up.

If its cold out, warm your oil up with some warm water first. The oil is very thick.

Is this the same for a 1993 Toyota Pickup? HELP pls

Wonder why mines got 2 breathers on the rear diff. Why they put two on it... its got the locking rear diff and the actuator had a breAther with a tube that goes up by the plugs for the speed sensors by the frame.. but yet the other breather is just the little nub like the one shown in the video..

You seem like a very honest man. If I was looking at that truck for its owner, I’d have given him a realistic but large estimate for all the work needed from neglect, and then I’d make him an offer to buy it that he couldn’t refuse!

Sir, use 75W-140 on both differentials and transfer case. It's got be about a 50k mile gear oil, but I change the rear every 30k miles. I only use the 4WD about 2k miles a year, so I've only changed the front differential and transfer case oil 3 times in 261k miles. Use 5W-50 full synthetic motor oil on that super reliable 2.7 Liter engine. The third generation 2.7 requires 0W-20 motor oil, so drain that stock engine oil at about 500 miles, and start using 0W-40 full synthetic. You sound German, I used to live in Gelnhausen, Hessen 3 jahre, 1979 to 1982.

I was told to use GL4 is that correct ?

Great video! What is that linkage to the right of the diff housing?

I have a 05 tundra with 126.000 miles. I’m not sure if i should change the rear diff oil because i don’t know if the previous owner did when recommended.!

It has very light rear leaf springs.

Any issues after the Diff oil change, like bearings going out? My 97 4runner has 250k and has never been changed and wondering if I should do it.

Why you don't recommend 75W-90 fully synthetic? Would it be too thin and cause leaks?

I am in Utah as well are you close to slc? I am looking for a Toyota mechanic

Ja you better check your auspuf, its making funny noises 🥳

Relax, you can always use the vent tube to refill. I believe the fill torque is 22ft lbs

Never heard a rear diff fart before thats a first...hahaha.

The 2021 Tacoma TRD 4X4 with automatic tranny take bit more them 4 quarts.

Tacoma 09 or lower you need friction modifier if you have a diff lock.

I believe the 75W-90 would have been ok to use.

that fluid was clean

Where is your shop located?

You need to move near me and take care of my truck!! HAHA

I would trade you some east coast of Canada rust for that west coast Dust😎

funny noises make me laugh. :)

Thanks for the very helpful video ! But, I have a question : After adding 2 1/2 quarts of differential oil, do I keep the brether valve open or close ? Another question : What is the breather valve for or what job does the valve do ???

Love your channel, i do have a question, when I replaced the gear oils in my rear, front and transfer case, on my 2011 FJ cruiser, whats the deal with the 75w oil, Toyota charges an are and a leg for this oil?? I went with a german brand and things are working well , what is your recommendation for Transfer case oil, for my 2011 4runner sr5. 4X4 , thanks Steve

Effects of Sauerkraut.

Pressure release is necessary in life.😮

Where are you located ? Wish you can do my truck. It’s hard to find honest Mechanics.

Toyota Maintenance - I have a 15’ Tacoma 4.0L, I have code P144C and have tried everything recommended to fix this...new check valves, new gas cap, checked all hoses. Any idea what it could be that I could be missing? There is hardly any info on this code at all for Toyota’s.

What kind of gear oil did use in the transmission

Excuse you lol 💩. Good video.

Anything with full synthetic are better. 75W-140 is better for long life and with limited slip differential type. It has more additives than regular 75W-90.

Is it unusual for the rear diff oil to look that clean ?,… the reason I ask, I just did mine at 69,000 miles for the first time ( I’m the original owner )…. and the oil that came out was very clean

Are you sure that wasn’t the saur kraut Peter?

You should be teaching In A High School Auto Class!