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Differential fluid change fair price?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by OTX, Sep 10, 2020.

  1. Sep 14, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    OTX

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    I think I know what you mean. Draining and refilling about 3 times?. That way pretty much all the fluid is new. Shall I tell them to do that?. I’m sure the labor will be a lot more. I’m just surprised they did not mention that to me?. They are a Toyota dedicated mechanic out of Houston named Duggys garage. I thought they would know better??
     
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  2. Sep 14, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    I think it took me a little over an hour and a half to do all three
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2020 at 9:44 PM
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    I believe the manual/maintenance workbook says to change differential fluid every 30k miles. Lower interval if you tow. Also, you should engage 4hi once a month and drive 10 miles to keep parts lubricated.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2020 at 9:54 PM
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    Is this true for 2nd gens too or just 3rd?
     
  5. Sep 14, 2020 at 10:01 PM
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    Just 3rd. 2nd gen has a different t case.

    welcome to the group.
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    Thanks for that info. But aren’t dealership service supposed to use OEM/Toyota brand fluids in the first place. We’re they using something else?
     
  7. Sep 14, 2020 at 10:27 PM
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    Dude, that reply wins the internet today. Holy shit
     
  8. Sep 15, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    Porkchop Express Its all in the reflexes

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    Yep ,I bought it with 14 miles on the odometer. There was some metal "sludge" on the magnetic plugs but way less than i was expecting.
    Ive road tripped through Yellowstone and done a few thousand miles offroad in 4WD , so you can see why i was disappointed...
     
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  9. Sep 15, 2020 at 11:41 AM
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    Lots of shenanigans.
    For what it's worth... I just purchased my 2017 Tundra TRD PRO and after looking at a couple of vids online I am gonna change out the front, rear diff, and transfer case oil this weekend. My owners manual said to use 75W-85 for the front and rear diff, and SAE 75W for the transfer case. After doing some research I decided to use Valvoline 75W-90. I plan on doing all of this once the hurricane passes. It doesn't seem too difficult. So far I have spent a little over 100 bucks in oil and crush washer gaskets. I was also gonna lube up the prop shaft.
     
  10. Sep 15, 2020 at 11:47 AM
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    Not hard at all, just takes time. I used the same weight in all 3 spots 75w90 Lucas synthetic .
     
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  11. Sep 15, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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    Not sure if your 2017 is the same as my 2018, but there aren't any grease fittings on the 2018 drive shafts!
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    Lots of shenanigans.
    I'll let you know whenever I lift the truck. Thanks for the info!
     
  13. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    Lots of shenanigans.
    This may be a dumb question, but if there aren't any grease fittings on your driveshaft do you have to lube it still? If so, how?
     
  14. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    My 2017 has zerks - 3 in the back and 2 in front. I think they were phased out during the 2018 model year.
    There is no practical way to grease a non-serviceable driveshaft.
     
  15. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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    Lots of shenanigans.
    Let me know if I am tracking this correct.... so if I have zerks I need to grease it, and if it doesn't have any zerks then I am good to go and don't need to conduct any sort of maintenance on it?
     
  16. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:27 PM
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    10-4. You got it. I only mentioned it because I had planned to grease mine and was surprised when I crawled under and realized that there weren't any fittings on the '18 drive shaft!
     
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  17. Sep 15, 2020 at 1:28 PM
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    Lots of shenanigans.
    Thank you thank you!!
     
  18. Sep 15, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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    This is why I'm skeptical in general when it comes to mechanics, even with Toyota dedicated garages recommended on forums. There's a shop called Javier's that is dedicated to 4x4s and I had them re boot my CV's on my tacoma along with other things. The CV's were still seeping and when I asked the response I got was "its normal" like its excess coming out. Well after cleaning them once or twice and still seeing seepage, I was able to conclude it's not normal. Check the retainers and some were loose. I was fairly new to 4x4s when I had them do it. Now I'm looking to reboot as I don't know how much grease is left. :mad:

    I've also used Duggys to install my suspension and change out the output shaft seal on the transfer case on my tacoma. No issues
     
  19. Sep 15, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    I’m extremely skeptical too as I can’t tell if they did the job properly or not like what happened with you at Javiers. I would leave a review if I was you as they screwed you really. I would ask for a refund.

    I spoke to Duggys garage today and I asked why the 3 drain and refill cycles were not mentioned and he said that it really doesn’t make much of a difference if I drain and refill once vs 3 times. That doesn’t sound right but then again I’m no expert. They have 5 star reviews on google and Facebook so I guess they know!. I would appreciate if someone who knows about this stuff would weigh in. Thanks
     
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  20. Sep 15, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    This was done back in December 2017 so I
    the best I can do at this point is leave a review.
     
  21. Sep 15, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    It’s been a while for sure but I would definitely leave a review for that. They should be held accountable and trust me, those google reviews make a difference!. I’ve had companies ignore a problem and then once I leave a review, they’ll call and offer a solution.

    Once I had a company put brand new brakes that made a very loud whistling noise. I called and said they were faulty but they said there is nothing they could do about it and that it was the wheel bearing that was causing the noise. After I left the review, they called and replaced the pads and guess what...no more noise lol
     
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  22. Sep 15, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    If there's a shortcut/excuse, it will be done/used...if you can, or are willing to learn, always do your own maintenance...especially with YouTube, anything is possible...within reason of course...
     
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  23. Sep 16, 2020 at 6:11 AM
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    I had a buddy who worked in a lube shop when he was in high school. He told me that they had a fake part # that they'd call out when the oil filter was in a PITA location or when they just didn't feel like changing it. That story convinced me to continue to do my own maintainence :eek2:
     

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