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Changing my transmission fluid and front/rear diff oil

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by TundraJunkie, Mar 16, 2017.

  1. Mar 16, 2017 at 3:09 PM
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    Soooo, I just got off the phone with the Toyota dealership and I must say i'm a little disappointed. I know dealerships are high but they quoted me right at $400 to change my front/rear diff. fluid, and then another $80+ to do just a drain/refill of the transmission fluid. I'm not a mechanic but i'm somewhat mechanically inclined. Can someone tell me if this is something I should leave up to a dealership or something I should be fine doing on my own and save some $$$. I have the tools. I've changed my own oil, spark plugs, cat-back exhaust etc. before on my 350z. I have a 2008 Tundra SR5 TRD that has the 5.7 by the way. Thanks in advance for the help.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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  3. Mar 16, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    great question.... I was thinking the same and have a few miles to go before I get mine done....
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2017 at 5:25 PM
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    Yeah i'm not sure at what milage it should be changed but with mine having 106k, I figured i'd go ahead and change it out to get it out of the way.
     
  5. Mar 16, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    I think my dealer charges low rates to get business or something? Paid less than 100$ for both my diffs.
     
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  6. Mar 16, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    This is a DIY. Pack some patience and go for it
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    Differentials and transfer case oil changes are supposed to be done every 30k miles. I'm getting ready to do mine here shortly. Amazon has an washer replacement kit for this job. It's about $10 I think.
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    Make sure you can remove the fill hole plug before draining the oil. You'll be up s#%* creek if you do and can't bust the other loose.
     
  9. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    Thanks for the info. I'll have to check on Amazon for the washer kit. I like to do as much work as I can myself. Will probably change spark plugs etc. next.
     
  10. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    I do too, don't trust other to people work on my vehicles unless I absolutely can not fix or figure it out.
     
  11. Mar 16, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    I'll keep that in mind. I've seen some videos on youtube that shows which one is the fill plug but I think I'll grab a haynes manual to be on the safe side. haha
     

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