Fluids

Just curious if everybody runs oem fluids or ?. Thinking of doing 4x4 fluid exchange, tranny, etc. Amzoil? And go!

 

I used valvoline max life in trans and used super tech gear oil in differentials.

 

Any reason why you gravitate towards those choices?

 

I typically buy the products off the shelf at the local auto parts store. When I needed gear oil and visited Pep Boys they had Valvoline products and Trans-X LSD friction modifier.
I get the Toyota oil filters at the right price as a friend works at the local dealership. Any decent product that meets or exceeds the OEM specifications will be just fine.
Lots of choices out there ~ you just need to find what you prefer.

 

Rotella Gas Truck cause I hoarded the clearance.
Supertech syn gear oils cause easy to get.
Maxlife ATF cause I've never had problems with it on 8 Toyotas.
OEM filters, bulk off Amazon.
Whatever cheap engine and cabin filters off Amazon. Change them as needed.

It's a Toyota. I value regular routine maintenance vs boutique and/or marketing hype.

 

That’s why I ask this, some Prefer a specific brand and others not. myself.... if you take care of your truck... it takes care of you.

 

Almost all the oil products out there are made by 1 of the few manufactures and then relabeled. If it meets the spec then your good.

Supertech gear oil has received good reviews at bitog

 

I have heard the same and been using supertech oil for years in Toyotas

BITOG FTW

 

I use Mobil 1, Valvoline or any of the other name brands that are available at most auto parts stores or Walmart. I prefer to use fluids that are widely available and not have to rely on mail order.

 

I use the cheapest shit on the shelf. Dealer prices are ridiculous..