Here at limited slip we stock and supply many different differentials from the world biggest manufacturers, including cusco, quaife, wavetrac and kaaz. Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube ls is a supreme performance, synthetic, multipurpose, automotive gear lubricant designed to meet or exceed the highest. Service type differential gear oil rear replacement. Toyota tundra rear differential oil change youtube. I simplified it greatly as there may be more than 2. Toyota limited slip differential gear oil lsd standard. Limited slip question toyota 4runner forum largest. I assume that it is a bit more aggressive than your ordinary traction control on other cars. If this isnt the case, you should provide the additive yourself. I understand that a lube rated 75w90 is an sae 90 at 210 degrees.
What is the approximate cost to replace the differential with a limited slip version. Cuscos exclusive clutch plate grooves are cut radially enabling instant oil movement, thus improving. Some vehicles might require additives, such as for limitedslip differentials. Limited slip differentials and trizthe triz journal. Unfortunately, they put regular gear oil in the differential instead of lsd oil, and it made my truck bind and shiver going around turns.
Replace limitedslip differential oil if equipped 4wd and. A front wheel drive car basically doesnt have a normal input shaft, but everything else is the same. I put in gl5 for lsd but it was not written gl5 ls on the bottle. Of course, the easiest way to tell is the lsd oil only sticker on the rear of the differential. Be sure to replace the differential oil with hypoid oil and a limited slip differential additive. Also run this stuff in my kaaz diff in my 85 corolla, tried friction modifier with and without, made no real difference. I have been reading and searching the forum about changing my rear differential oil. Limited slip differential assemblies for toyota 4x4 trucks diffs northwest offroad specialties, inc. Genuine toyota 4 litres limited slip differential oil 85w. Sae 75w140 synthetic api gl5 limited slip differential fluid by mobil 1. In fact my 2004 chevy blazer with the zr2 package has the general motors posilock limited slip differential rated to tow 6,000 lbs.
The silicone oil is factory sealed in a separate chamber from the gear oil surrounding. Toyota hiace questions faulty limited slip differential. How do i know if i have a limited slip differential. When to add limited slip additive to differential toyota. Limited slip differential oil toyota tundra forums. Racing limited slip differential oil lsd lubricant perfect for motorsport or the track. My toyota dealer also say they use sae 80w90gear oil with lsd additive. Ecgs recommends dino nonsynthetic 85w140 lucas oil with a ford or dana limited slip additive for clutch style posis.
The lsd solved harsh cornering problems while sacrificing traction capabilities. The oil that came out was red in color and looked pretty good. Recently purchased a 2006 sr5 4wdw 15k on the clock. We have the gear oil thats right for every application including limited slip units. Oct 21, 2015 im not sure if i have a limited slip differential or not. How a limitedslip differential works, and why it makes your.
The standard limited slip diff would have been good when the vehicle was new but after 380 000km it would have been acting as an open differential, thats the reason replacing it. No 4runners came with limited slip differentials if thats what youre asking. Toyota has done the less mechanically inclined auto buff the service of creating a video that gives the basic outline of what a. Thats full synthetic and is supposed to have limited slip additives included. Designed for medium duty 4wd, the positive gear action provides a quiet, automatic splitting of torque without creating the steering problems associated with other traction diffs. Use toyota genuine differential gear oil lt 75w85 meeting api gl5 or equivalent. We carry a large selection of toyota tacoma differential lubricants to meet all your repair needs. Limitedslip differential friction modifier, 4 oz x 12 by ford performance.
See page 80 for front axle parts, page 88 for rear axle parts and page 90 for side bearings and gaskets. Locate your toyota in a crowded parking lot, start the engine, 68 lockunlock your doors68 and more, using your compatible smart devices. Can nonlsd gear oil harm a limited slip differential. Limited slip differential fluid change toyota nation forum. My friend changed the oil in his rear differential last week he as a 2002 tundra and he told me that the guys at the local toyota dealership said that using synthetic was not recommended for the differentials or in the transfer case on toyota trucks. The toyota lsdtl gear oil provided by dealer is only for 2008 and newer per service bulletin tsb011808 july 25 2008. The mobil 1 fluid says that it is for a limited slip.
When you select a genuine oem fluid, you can rely on the high quality and effectiveness of the product and brand without having to guess if the product will work in sequence with your vehicle. Autolsd is a bogus term that toyota uses for marketing. Fuel efficient gear oil with friction modifier, used in toyota, lexus, and more. Best differential fluid to use toyota tundra forum. My 2009 sr5 2wdv6 has 45,000 miles at this point and it still has the original gear oil. Toyota tundra differential oil synthetic, multigrade. If you have a limited slip make sure the fluid used will work with a limited slip or purchase an additive and put this in first before.
Detroit lockers, differentials, diffs for toyota 4x4 trucks. A locking differential is the mainstay of most truck 4wd systems. Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. According to a technical support rep from crc you can use either the sl2411 equatorque differential friction modifier or 402508 transx posi trac limited slip gear oil additive. Toyota genuine motor oil has been extensively tested to assure optimum performance throughout use, including inbetween service sessions. Switched over to royal purple a couple of months ago and no more chattering from the differential. I notice that the auto lsd doesnt work in 4wd which leads me to believe there is only one wheel pulling inthe front and one in the back. When installing a front or rear limited slip differential, specter offroad recommends the replacement of all seals and gaskets. But the question is, why would toyota go ahead and recommend a 75w90 for the transfer case, and not for the limited slip differential. The limited slip system is designed to allot equal power and torque to all wheels, particularly when the vehicle has lost or limited. A limitedslip differential lsd is a type of differential that allows its two output shafts to rotate at.
Some toyota vehicles with 2wheel drive or parttime 4wheel drive are equipped with an auto limited slip differential system that performs a similar function to a mechanical limited slip. The use of aftermarket lsd fluids or additives as a substitute for toyota genuine differential gear oil lx 75w85 api gl5 may result in damage to the internal differential components, and. Average same performance as most dinos i think lucas is better. Racing limited slip differential oil lsd lubricant opie oils. Open diffs were standard and rear elockers were an option on 4runners until 01. Being in arizona, i think i wont worry about this too much. What is the correct gear oil for the rear differential with limited slip on my 08 tacoma trd sport 4wd. I recently had the differential start leaking from the housing, i fiberglassed over it and am going to check differential fluid but i am not sure if it is limited slip or not. Decided to change rear axle fluid mostly so i could have a shot at finally sealing the diff cover correctly, this time i used mobil1 75140 ls gear oil. The more i read the more confused i become about vsc, autolsd, and atrac. Toyota highlander differentialgear oil replacement costs. Last week i got done reading a ton of posts on this site in regards to changing out the rear differential fluid. Maintain your toyota tacomas differential for long, troublefree service life.
If you have a limited slip differential, you should verify that the oil youre using contains the proper limited slip additive. Hi, i recently had my toyota dealer perform 30,000 mile service on my 03 tundra, which has the limited slip differential option. Since there is nothing in any differential that is not in a limited slip differential, there should be no harm in using a friction modifier in a non limited slip differential, although there is no need for it. Differential gears are bathed in heavy oil to prevent wear and promote smooth. It now makes some clunking noises and works like an open diff. The absolute best way to go, from a number of peoples recommendations, is to use straight up dino dinosaur or nonsynthethic in this case. Correct gear oil for lsd rear differential on tacoma. This type of rear end is greatly appreciated on the steep boat ramp in our development. I was told unless im into crawling over boulders i dont even need a 4x4. I had a toyota service guy explain to me what limited slip differential means. Sae 75w140 synthetic api gl5 limited slip differential fluid 110565 by mobil 1. Proven bodyonframe construction, advanced offroad technologies 62 and a tough powertrain mean that this suv can easily go where lesser trucks cant. This is one of three ways to install an lsd into a c56,59,60,64 series transmission.
I have a 2005 tundra 4x4 with a locking rear differential. For the diff cover gasket i used a felpro unit linked below. Toyota tundra limited slip differentials at andys auto sport. I purchased 4 7590 royal purple diff fluid from autozone for 18. People without limited slip differentials and powerful engines may be known as the one wheel wonder. All cusco limited slip differentials have the option of adjusting the. Toyota genuine fluid 0888502506 differential gear oil lt 1. The valvoline is your typical golden color gear oil. Sep 28, 2015 for starters, the 4wd selector makes going offroad easy.
Toyota land cruiser differential oil synthetic, multi. This video is aimed at giving a clear explanation on working of lsd with help of animation. I thought i was buying a truck with a limited slip differential. Jan 23, 2010 i have a 2005 tundra 4x4 with a locking rear differential that activates when i switch to 4wd. I replaced the diff oil yesterday with valvoline 80w90 conventional and added the friction modifier i bought from the dealer. They lock the two wheels on the axle together, thus making it impossible for one wheel to spin faster than the other. Hi, i bought a 2010 toyota tacoma 4x4 with an auto limited slip diff. Common rear differential problems and maintenance tips. An oldschool viscosity that still outprotects the competition. Elockers are a big plus because you can choose to run the rear diff fully open or fully locked at the flick of a switch. How do i find out if i have limited slip toyota tundra. Its also got traction control to help stop your wheels from slipping, and atrac, which sends power to the wheel on the ground, not the one in the air.
Toyota tacoma differentialgear oil replacement costs. Functionally, toyota s auto lsd and a real limited slip differential lsd generate about the same resultbut they are different. Pretty sure if its a gl5 you are good to go for lsd, i run walmart brand oil, spec as gl5, also said limited slip on the bottle iirc. Genuine toyota differential service jay wolfe toyota st.
Emergency sos assistance and 247 toyota roadside assistance69 help you drive with added. I just replaced the rear differential fluid with mobil 1 a couple days ago. Jun 22, 2012 toyota explains the scion fr ss limitedslip differential. The non lsd lt 75w 85 gl5 has a toyota part number of 08885. All you have to do is turn the dial and youre away. How can you tell whether or not you have a limited slip differential. Typers limited slip differential catalog english page cusco. The gear oil question is an age old debate that comes down to opinion. This is the quickest and easiest way to install an lsd, but is considered by some to be the least reliable method because of the lack of bearing preload testing. There is a lot of confusion about gear oils and the api classifications.
Transfer case75w90, limited slip diff sae90 above 0 degrees f. Keep your toyota functioning at its peak with motor oils that are especially formulated for your vehicle. Maintain your toyota tundras differential for long, troublefree service life. My truck is a 04 tacoma sr5 4 x 4 with open differentials. Therefore i will be replacing the rear diff gear oil every 10,000 miles unless the mobil 1 synthetic gear oil performs better than the toyota gl5 fluid. If you have your owners manual look at it and go with what it says, make sure of the api gl5 if thats what the book on the 04 calls for. The friction modifier wasnt toyota, it was lubrimatic brand.
Limited slip differentials have additional clutch packs. Drained the toyota limited slip differential 75w85 gear oil tl gl5 recommended by dealer because clutch plates were binding and shuddering when turning. I know limited slips are not great for off road, but it would be better than an od. Use lubricant meeting api gl5 for limitedslip differentials. Weve a massive range of final drive lubricant all at great prices. The manufacturers are starting to build differentials that use oil pumps to apply clutch plates gms versatrak or computercontrolled. In apr i brought my truck into the universal toyota dealer here in san antonio tx to replace a missing clamp and for a. Use synthetic 75w90 or 80w90 gl5 gear oil to lubricant the rear axle of your toyota tundra. Buy 3 quarts of dino oil, plus some limited slip differential additive, and youll be good.
Im the owner of a 2003 toyota tundra limited slip differential sr5 4x4. A favorite of track day gurus, intermediate viscosity for consistent lsd operation. Toyota tundra differential chatter bob is the oil guy. Type mz limited slip differential is designed where the activation pressure opposes. Detroit truetrac is the only unit currently available to the aftermarket featuring a geartype limited slip design no clutch or friction plates to wear out. Toyota genuine parts differential gear oil is the exact original equipment manufacturer oem fluid that your vehicle came with. As you can see after 10,000 miles my rear differential fluid and front transfer case oil was dark and the magnets had plenty of sludgemicrofine shavings on them. Being a master technician for toyota for over 25 years i was running the over priced gear oil from toyota for the limited slip differential in my 2002 toyota tundra. Toyota genuine fluid 0888502506 differential gear oil lt 1 liter bottle. Here youll find our range of limited slip differential lubrication, most commonly 1 way lsd locks under acceleration, commonly in fwd vehicles, however you can have 2 way lsd locks under acceleration and deacceleration, and 3 way lsd almost always locked, very close to having a solid welded diff. Genuine toyota 4 litres limited slip differential oil 85w 90 gl5 why buy genuine toyota. Aug 11, 2017 how a limited slip differential works, and why it makes your car perform better. This motor oil is formulated with a special additive package that helps protect toyota metal and gasket surfaces from corrosion, and prevents foaming and maintains the proper application of oil on cylinder walls. Limited slip, also referred to as positraction by general motors was designed primarily for 4by4 vehicles and emergency vehicles that are more often faced with situations that may lead to traction problems.
The local toyota dealer says oh, thats not a limited slip differential, its a braking system in the axle, and it isnt made to work in 4wd. Dec 31, 2016 view of a torsen in action this is the factory diff from a jzx100 toyota chaser this is the early t1 style torsen. Just want to make sure i am getting the correct oil before tackling the job. Replace 05 toyota tundra rear axle shaft, wheel bearing, and seals without shop press duration. Quaife atb helical lsd differential for toyota mr2 turbo is suitable for toyota mr2 models with turb. The intallation looks like it will be almost as involved as a arb rear has to be set up by a person who knows rear ends setup and a limited slip is not as good as a manual locker. Should i change it as soon as possible or is it similar to transmission fluid change situation where if you did not change it on. The silicone housing in viscous limited slip differentials is a sealed unit, so the differential uses regular gear oil for rear wheel drive applications, or transaxle oil for front wheel drive units. The lsd limited slip differential was primarily designed for on road and light duty offroad applications. The reason is because toyota s electronic lsd is not even a differential. The traction deficit was not an issue, however, because there is no need for constant traction within a city.
My local toyota dealer told me that toyota does not make an lsd additive they use a product made by crc industries. You have no center differential nor a transfer case to accomplish this. If you have a 2007 and newer toyota tundra you likely have experienced a significant lack of traction. Toyota genuine motor oil toyota lanka private limited. Differentials open, locked, limited slip, edl, quattro the open differential thats more or less the diagram of the inside of differential for a rear wheel drive car. Toyota tacoma differential oil synthetic, multigrade.
Differential oil toyota tacoma forums tacoma world. Diff limited slip differential assemblies for toyota 4x4. Mobil 1 synthetic gear lube ls is a supreme performance, synthetic, multipurpose, automotive gear lubricant designed. Toyota corolla differentialgear oil replacement costs. Is synthetic limited slip gear oil recommended and how often. Here at andy s auto sport we have a great selection of toyota tundra limited slip differentials. I was also given driving situation where this will come into play. There is no actual limited slip inside the differential pumpkin.
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