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Conflicting info on rear diff oil weight

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by dwarmbrodt, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. Jan 12, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    dwarmbrodt

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    Hello all,
    I am doing the rear diff cover upgrade and when attempting to purchase new oil I had every parts shop counter guy say I need syn 75-90 weight but I found the owners manual and it says syn 75-140 weight for standard differential. My instinct is to follow the manual, but why the difference of opinion? Did something happen since 2003 to make 75-90 a better choice?
    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jan 12, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    mverkaik

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    My manual says 75W85.
     
  3. Jan 13, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    chunk

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    My 2wd 2001, both the owners and Clymer repair manual agree, gl-5 90w for 0 degrees F and above, 80-90w gl-5 for temps under 0 degrees F. Be sure you are looking at the correct specs in the manual. If you are I would run it by a toyota service guy. I always follow the manual, but would want to see why the discrepancy. My info is for non limited slip diff. Good luck.
     

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