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Red Line 75W85 Differential Gear Oil...Who's using it?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by 1999cutiger, Jan 11, 2020.

  1. Jan 11, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    1999cutiger

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    I'm just past 30K on the odometer and I am about to pull the plug on the rear differential. I usually like to use the exact fluid that Toyota specs, but it's really expensive. Red Line advertises a 75W85 fluid that meets the Toyota spec.

    I have read numerous stories from owners stating the great importance of sticking with the correct spec oil for our differentials...so I am not at all comfortable with putting in a standard 75W90 off the shelf.

    Any users of the Red Line fluid on the Gen 3? If so, how is it working for you?

    Thanks in advance for your feedback.

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  2. Jan 11, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    So far so good. I think that is what I am running. Found it in a thread here and ordered off Amazon.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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    Thanks.

    Anybody else?
     
  4. Jan 13, 2020 at 1:46 PM
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    I used it in my 16 Pro.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    Does it seem to perform as well as with the factory fluid?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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    Is it better than Mobil 1 75W90 LS?
     
  7. Jan 14, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    sub'ed. I have 34K and need to replace rear diff fluid and was wondering the same question as the OP.
     
  8. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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    To be honest, i have no idea if it made a diff or not. I did it for long term protection of the diff.
     
  9. Mar 9, 2020 at 2:15 AM
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    I hit 60k and swapped out diff fluid. Oem fluid was almost new looking. I used 75/90 amsoil severe gear.so far the trucks feels like it has less rolling resistance.
     
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  10. Mar 9, 2020 at 3:53 AM
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    I’m about to tackle this as well. Diffs from what I have read here 75 w90 is fine. Dealer uses it from my quote from them. The transfer case is the one you have to stick to spec. This site is great for us best truck in the market owners. That redline isn’t cheap. So must be good
     
  11. Apr 18, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    I'm using the Redline 75w90 in my 4runner. Works great.

    I'm using Royal Purple Synchromax trans oil in my transfer case - it's a direct replacement for Toyota OEM.
     
  12. Apr 18, 2020 at 8:34 PM
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    you don’t need the LS unless you have a limited slip. Tundras do not come with those from the factory.
     
  13. Apr 18, 2020 at 11:18 PM
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    Using Amsoil 75w-90 in my diffs and Ravenol 75w MT3 in trans case. Truck still running like a top and the transfer case seems to shift in and out of 4WD faster and smoother. Before I had a noticeable thud.

    All my diff fluids came out looking OK at best. Glad I changed them out when I did. Transfer case fluid looked new still @77k miles.
     
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  14. Apr 19, 2020 at 12:07 AM
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    Wally world Full Synth 75-140 has worked for me for 323,987 Zero trouble miles so far in both diffs and TC.

    Go Wally!
     
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  16. Apr 19, 2020 at 5:26 AM
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    I was a bit proactive with changing both diffs and the transfer case fluids at 25,000 miles last summer in my 2015 SR5.
    Stuck to the factory specs for weights.
    Used Ravenol for the transfer case and Red Line for the front and rear diff
    Handy chart for anyone who needs it.

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  17. Apr 19, 2020 at 5:37 AM
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    Dealers dont even use the fancy stuff. The 75w-90 off the shelf is perfectly fine. The only time they use the specific high dollar stuff is warranty cases.
     
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    the Toyota OEM stuff is actually quite fancy
     
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    I mean to say they use 75w-90
     
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    It was great! I changed it out a month or so ago, I have the sample ready to send to Blackstone. Just gotta find it and send it off. We just moved so everything is packed. I switched to HPL diff fluid, it has a better add pack, etc. But the Schaeffers did great! I'd definitely run it again

    Here is a thread I started when I changed the fluid out
    https://www.tundras.com/threads/rear-diff-fluid-after-58k-miles-w-pics.101969/
     
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    Thanks, read it.

    I like the idea of using Schaeffer's products since they're family owned and American made. They have a ton of history behind them. Hard not to support that. I may check out HPL since Schaeffer is out of diff gear oil... I have about 400 miles before I change it so maybe between now and then they get some more
     
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    HPL is great. They're American owed and have a great reputation, they'll make you some 75w for your transfer case too! I ordered 8qts of 75w90 and 4qts of 75w so I could get my case of 12qts. The 75w isn't on their website, but if you call them they'll make you a batch.
     
  24. May 1, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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    Good to know! I ain't ready to do my T case yet but I def need some gear oil. Does HPL have the "moly effect" that Shaeffer's does? I read that it clings to the gears to prevent wear from cold friction (1st start of the day, etc)
     
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    They have tons of moly, and they use an extremely high grade of sulphur in the gear oil, so it doesn't have a strong gear oil smell to it.
     
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    That's the best part :monocle:
     
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    Reading HPL's About Us section and laughed:

    "You will never hear “press 2 for English” when you call us""
     
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    After having new gears installed I ran Red Line for the 500 mi break-in. Then I switched to Amsoil 75w-140
     
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    Not sure at this point.
    I'm amazed that your fluid looks "almost new" at 60k? How is that possible?
     

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