I have a 1996 Toyota T100 with 4WD, non LSD. Will be changing rear diff and would like to change fluid in both diffs and 5 speed transmission. The Shaeffers 267 sounds like a good oil for all three and I can get it locally. I am asking for others opinions, ideas, experiences. Thanks to all.
Shaeffer diff lube for Toyota
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I've heard Schaeffers makes good products, but personally I use Amsoil gear oil in my Toyota truck.
Schaeffer's 267 is an excellent gear lube, and would be a great choice for the differentials.
As for the transmission…have you checked the manual to see if it calls for a GL4 or GL5 gear lube? The 267 is a GL5 fluid, and it contains moly. I have never run gear lubes with moly in synchronized manual transmissions, so I’m not sure if it would cause unusual shifting. If you really want to use the 267 in the transmission, it would be a good idea to ask the folks at Schaeffer’s for their opinion.
As for the transmission…have you checked the manual to see if it calls for a GL4 or GL5 gear lube? The 267 is a GL5 fluid, and it contains moly. I have never run gear lubes with moly in synchronized manual transmissions, so I’m not sure if it would cause unusual shifting. If you really want to use the 267 in the transmission, it would be a good idea to ask the folks at Schaeffer’s for their opinion.
Some people may still have some of the 80W-90 GL5 #267 around in qts, but I don't think they put it in qts anymore. The smallest container now listed on the website is a 5 gallon pail.
I believe that the quart size now has been replaced with #293, which is a 75W-90 GL5 gear oil with better lower temp flow numbers.
Either one would be a great choice!
I believe that the quart size now has been replaced with #293, which is a 75W-90 GL5 gear oil with better lower temp flow numbers.
Either one would be a great choice!
MolaKule
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The Schaeffer's #267 is a good synthetic blend diffy lube.
The Amsoil SVT in 75W110 is a good differential lube as well.
For the transmission I would use either Amsoil MTG or Redline MT-90.
The Amsoil SVT in 75W110 is a good differential lube as well.
For the transmission I would use either Amsoil MTG or Redline MT-90.
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Another vote for RL MT-90 in the transmission. I don't think we have the same trans, but it sure made a difference in mine.
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