Gearbox Oil
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Gearbox Oil
Hi Everybody,
I would like some info on what oil i should be using in my gearbox ,transfer case and diff for my 01 hilux kzte Dc 4x4. Currently i am battling to shift into 1st and 2nd when cold.
I would like some info on what oil i should be using in my gearbox ,transfer case and diff for my 01 hilux kzte Dc 4x4. Currently i am battling to shift into 1st and 2nd when cold.
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Re: Gearbox Oil
The best for the gearbox: Castrol BOT 130, a bit expensive, or Shell spirax 80w90
Transfer box: Shell Spirax 80w90
Diff's: Shell spirax 85w140
Transfer box: Shell Spirax 80w90
Diff's: Shell spirax 85w140
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Re: Gearbox Oil
Thanks, I can get Bot 130 for R50/500ml. Any idea of how much i will need to do the gearbox and transfer case.
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Re: Gearbox Oil
Hoppy
Maak dit saak of dit gl 4 of gl 5 is?
Ek het gehoor mens moet nie gl5 in die ratkas gooi nie, maar moet gl5 in die transfercase en diffs gooi....
Wat is jou opinie hieroor?
Dankie
Evert
Maak dit saak of dit gl 4 of gl 5 is?
Ek het gehoor mens moet nie gl5 in die ratkas gooi nie, maar moet gl5 in die transfercase en diffs gooi....
Wat is jou opinie hieroor?
Dankie
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Re: Gearbox Oil
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1995 Hilux 2.4 SRX Raider(4x2) Still my favourite!
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Re: Gearbox Oil
Don't forget to get a price from Toyota because for my SFA they were R10.00 per 500Ml cheaper the from enywhere else. I don't know if that is the case with the KZTE.
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Re: Gearbox Oil
Oh crap. I see now the mechanic that changed to gearbox oil seals refilled it with
Castrol EPX 80W90 GL5
Another 200 bucks down the recycling company.
Is GL 5 OK for the Transfer case, or must I drain this as well?
Castrol EPX 80W90 GL5
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Another 200 bucks down the recycling company.
Is GL 5 OK for the Transfer case, or must I drain this as well?
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Re: Gearbox Oil
Went and checked the owners manual - Toyota specifies GL5 for the gearbox (G52 4x4 5 speed) and diffs
Now I feel better :D
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Now I feel better :D
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Re: Gearbox Oil
Thanks for info - but is it now ....??????? Which one do I buy and fill it up with ??????
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Re: Gearbox Oil
SFA lubricant spec in owners manual: download/file.php?id=545&mode=view
from a 1995 2.4 P SFA with Gearmax rear axle
from a 1995 2.4 P SFA with Gearmax rear axle
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Re: Gearbox Oil
I'll have to look in my hilux's manual...I also have it as 80W90 GL4 for the gearbox & txfer...
EP or EPX 90 GL5 front diff & 85W140 rear
I used Castrol which is a brown oil; I see Mayfair put a red oil into the box after replacing the cluster
EP or EPX 90 GL5 front diff & 85W140 rear
I used Castrol which is a brown oil; I see Mayfair put a red oil into the box after replacing the cluster