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Changing gear oil in rear! #777922 01/07/07 03:44 AM
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W69DY Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Ive got a question. What kind of gear oil are yall using in the rear. Also can i use the same kind in the front. Thanks WOODY


94 Yota, ext cab, V6, 4x4, 4in pro comp lift, 3in body, 33" BFG A/T
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: W69DY] #777923 01/07/07 04:37 AM
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toyrunner Offline
Body Damage is Cool
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Ive got a question. What kind of gear oil are yall using in the rear. Also can i use the same kind in the front. Thanks WOODY

GL-5 only. Any Brand you like. I use 80-140w


1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: W69DY] #777924 01/07/07 04:46 AM
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1FastSS Offline
Mudrunner
GL-5 Royal Purple. 75w140 I think....


- Daily Driver - 2004 Corolla
- Off Road - 1992 Pickup SR5 3.0L 4x4
- Fun - 2001 Camaro SS (320 RWHP/330 RWTQ)
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Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: 1FastSS] #777925 01/07/07 04:54 AM
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toyrunner Offline
Body Damage is Cool
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GL-5 Royal Purple@ $10.00 qt.

Be an expensive refill for a DD/weekend wheeler. These trucks aren't race cars <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
my $0.02
Danny


1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: 1FastSS] #777926 01/07/07 05:28 AM
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87Toy4x4 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
um, im running 80w-90.


87 22R PU, 2? body lift, 33? BFG muds, 4.88's, F&R Lock-Rights, Rancho Shocks, EB's Street RV Head w/ 268 Cam, LCE Header, 2" to 2 1/4" exhaust, Flowmaster 50 series, Magnaflow high flow cat, complete Herculined SR5 interior, V6 BB, MC, and calipers.
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: 87Toy4x4] #777927 01/07/07 05:49 AM
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myyota Offline
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Factory Service Manual calls for GL-5 (SAE 90) 1.8 quarts.


1986 Toyota 4Runner.

Solid Axle Swap, 5'' Lift, 37'' MTR`s, Duel Cases, Detroit Locker Rear, ARB High Pinion Front, 4.88 Gears, Cross Over Steering, Trail Gear Sliders, Addicted Off Road Front Bumper.
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: myyota] #777928 01/07/07 06:30 AM
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RatLabGuy Offline
Rock Warrior
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Factory Service Manual calls for GL-5 (SAE 90) 1.8 quarts.


I'm running 75w90. Find my back end typically take a shade over 2 quarts before it starts to overflow.


With 200+ Billion electrical parts, the world most complicated machine is inside your own skull.

Question Reality.
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'89 Rnr DLX "SR4.5", 32s w/ 5.29 locked f/r blah blah
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: RatLabGuy] #777929 01/07/07 06:54 AM
Anonymous
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I run full syuthetic GL4/GL5 in everything. It is rated for both trans and diff. Took 9 quarts to do all oils. In the cold weather it makes a huge difference. Notice the gas mileage better too.

Re: Changing gear oil in rear! #777930 01/07/07 02:57 PM
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W69DY Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
WOW thanks guys. I think im going to with GL-5 but what weight. how do u choose a weight. Its winter time so should it be thinner or thicker.

Im going with TOYRUNNER on this one. 10 a Qt is a little expensive. thanks

Well let me know what weight guys so i can finish this job. lol THANKS TO ALL -- WOODY


94 Yota, ext cab, V6, 4x4, 4in pro comp lift, 3in body, 33" BFG A/T
Re: Changing gear oil in rear! [Re: W69DY] #777931 01/07/07 04:28 PM
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Posts: 1,049
toyrunner Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I run the 80-140 for all seasons. It works for me. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" />


1985 SR5 4Runner
eLocked with Carter Lock
4.7:1 single case
Davez Offroad twin stick
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