60K Service Help - What do I need?

Forum peoples,

I have always used the dealer or local shop to change my fluids.

With the help of a much more experienced friend who works on cars, we are going to change the following this coming weekend:
Engine oil
Trans fluid
Front and rear diffs

On my to do / purchase list:
drain container
crush washers
oil filter
fluids

Two questions:
1) what am I missing to get the job done properly?
2) what does everyone recommend for fluids?

Thanks

 

oil filter wrench if you don't have one. (about $25)
if doing maintenance yourself, consider a fumoto valve to keep from making a mess while draining oil. (about $25)
if haven't done it yet, check brakes and brake pads. same with brake fluid if never drained/replaced.
obviously air intake filter if you haven't checked or done. (about $20)
less obviously...the cabin air filter.(about $10)
if you ever cross deep water for your rear diff like offroading, creek crossing, boat launches, etc...consider a rear diff breather tube/vent kit or diy one like lots have done. (about $20)

 

You’ll need hex bits to get the drain and fill plugs out of the transfer case and front diffs.

You'll need a pump more or some other way to get fluid into the transfer case and diffs. I have a hose that screws onto a gear oil bottle with an on/off so you can squeeze the bottle to fill the cases.

I’d use Mobil 1 or Amsoil 75-90w synthetic in the diffs. I use the same in my transfer case but the 2.5 gens call for 75w. Personally I’d just spring for the WS fluid. It’s only a couple of quarts.

 

Fumoto valve on order
Will check brakes and fluids as well

diff breather is a great idea. Will add that to the list

thanks for these ideas

 

have a siphon pump and hex bits.
Will pick up some 75-90.. will do what we is cheaper between Mobil 1 and Amsoil

 

at the bottom of my first post in this thread....https://www.tundras.com/threads/fotnots-ol-blue-build.65869/
....shows how i did the vent line.

 

Thank you! super helpful.. What is your preferred engine oil?

 

i like to get the mobil 1 0w-20 engine oil. can get it from wal-mart (with my grocery pickup ). my wife's and I's vehicles both take the same oil, so i buy it in bulk. 3-5qt jugs (15 qts). price varies depending on sale prices
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-...-Oil-0W-20-5-qt-3-Pack/832480485?athbdg=L1600

 

Dumb question but but many Qts will I need for engine, front and rear diffs?

 

i typically put 8 qts of engine oil and change my filter every time.
this link may be helpful in terms of differentials and transfer case.
https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy-front-differential-and-transfer-case-fluid-change.10743/

 

Perfect and have that bookmarked for this weekend. Thanks again for all of your help

 

Just wanted to say thanks to the forum.

Was able to change front and rear diffs, transfer case and engine oil yesterday. Took in total about 2 hours. This was the first time I have ever done it on my own. No hiccups or issues. Removing the skid was probably most annoying part of the process.