‘15 Tacoma diff fluid
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While it isn't the manufacturer's data, a lot of times to get a ballpark of what I need for fluid, I look on the Amsoil site.
Heres what they say. I do not know anything about the Hypoid HGO-1 fluid, if its a regular gear oil or what. I'm sure others will chime in on some better details. But 75w85 is what Toyota does spec, but a 75W-90 would be fine.
Heres what they say. I do not know anything about the Hypoid HGO-1 fluid, if its a regular gear oil or what. I'm sure others will chime in on some better details. But 75w85 is what Toyota does spec, but a 75W-90 would be fine.
Thanks for the great info. The RAVENOL site lists their 75w85 LS as compatible with both Honda and Toyota oils so I’m thinking it should be ok. Just wanna make absolutely sure. Free is way better than not lol
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The Acura 75w85 will be just fine in your Tacoma
The Acura 75w85 will be just fine in your Tacoma
Thanks a bunch. From what I can gather it already has a friction modifier in it so I won’t need an LS additiveWelcome to BITOG
The Acura 75w85 will be just fine in your Tacoma
You only need LS if the diff is actually limited slip.
75w-90 or even 75w-110/140 will work well in rear diff. 75w-85 fluid is there only for fuel saving reasons.
The Car Care Nut had his thoughts and info on this subj.
75w-90 or even 75w-110/140 will work well in rear diff. 75w-85 fluid is there only for fuel saving reasons.
The Car Care Nut had his thoughts and info on this subj.
Some Tacoma's of that generation were unusually sensitive with regards to their LSD units. Some brands of fluid, no matter how much LSD additive you add, would have chatter issues.
I use Amsoil Severe Gear 75W90 in my 15.
