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Transfer case gear oil

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by Dentjag, Aug 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM.

  1. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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    Dentjag

    Dentjag [OP] New Member

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    Looking for some feedback on the use of this in the transfer case.
    upload_2025-8-27_17-4-41.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    A lot of people on this site use it from what I understand. The stuff is insanely expensive though and you can't buy it locally, in most cases.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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    Dentjag

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    I see it listed on Amazon for $26.95. Ravenol MLS-3 75w
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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  5. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    $27 for a qt of oil is pricey, but far cheaper than Toyota 75w
     
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  6. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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    Dentjag

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    Make that MTF-3 75w. At $50 for the 2 quarts compared to the $200 for OEM. Want to hear from those that have used it.
     
  7. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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    NWPirate

    NWPirate Give me overtime or give me death

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    I've had it in for 3+ years
    I use 4wd a lot in the winter, zero issues
     
  8. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    Yes it is. Buuuuuuuuuut...............but...........the bottle has a snazzy built in spout.

    OP--you are good-to-go to use it. I do. What more endorsement do you need?
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    300 hectares on single tank of kerosene
    That is wild! And I would bet the Toyota dealerships don't even use it when they service transfer cases.
     
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  10. Aug 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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    OHwendTrd

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    Good to go. Had it in my T-Case for 30k miles.
     
  11. Aug 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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    Too many mods to come
    Ravenol Yep that’s what I run works great
     
  12. Aug 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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    I use Redline MT-LV because I can get it from my local O’Reilly for $24/qt
     
  13. Aug 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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    Thank you one and all. Appreciate the responses.
     
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