The manual calls for ATF but the dealer said to use 85W90 gear lube in the front diff of the transmission. The tranny code is A541E. Which would give me better protection?
OK To Use 85W90 in Toy Avalon Front Diff
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What year?
Its a 1997 Avalon with 1MZ-FE engine has 139,000 miles
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It'll work.
OK thanks...is the gear oil the BEST choice in this application, or is ATF?
M1 ATF is what I used in my dad's Lexus ES300, and we were both pleased with the results.
There are, however, oils designed with similar viscosity to ATF, but with better additives for gears. Royal Purple Syncromax and Amsoil Syncromesh 5w30.
Either way, that differential will last a long time.
There are, however, oils designed with similar viscosity to ATF, but with better additives for gears. Royal Purple Syncromax and Amsoil Syncromesh 5w30.
Either way, that differential will last a long time.
Indeed, an MTF type product or even a light new spec. 75W-90 would be best.
Excellent thanks for your help!
I was under impression that diff and tranny share the same ATF fluid. So adding 85w90 might affect your tranny
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I was under impression that diff and tranny share the same ATF fluid. So adding 85w90 might affect your tranny
It's a 1997. Separate units.
I was under impression that diff and tranny share the same ATF fluid. So adding 85w90 might affect your tranny
It's a 1997. Separate units.
Interesting--I own a 97 Avalon (172K) also and have never heard this. I put RP ATF in the differential 25K ago, but cannot tell any difference between that and the NAPA ATF.
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