Transmission Fluid Change?
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quick question?
what is the difference between a differential fluid change and transmission oil change??
thanx.,.,.,
what is the difference between a differential fluid change and transmission oil change??
thanx.,.,.,
Last edited by 96sc3; Feb 13, 2004 at 07:54 AM.
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From: Virginia
The diff fluid is dropped from the lower plug and refilled to the brim at the upper plug.
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They're all good guys except Laddie V. He doesn't listen and tend to ship what he thinks you need not what you order.
George
Champions numbers are:
800-327-2087
713-943-7010
They're all good guys except Laddie V. He doesn't listen and tend to ship what he thinks you need not what you order.
George
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Lead Lap
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From: Virginia
Yes they do. I had them send Castrol for mine but they have others as well. Good luck.
BTW, that diff dump is a messy job if you don't have a lift. I had mine done along with a full trans flush by a moonlighting Toyota mechanic using my fluids and his employers shop and equipment. I think he charges me $40 and it was well worth that to avoid the mess. You might ask around at your local Toyota dealer's about this. Here the big dealerships let the mechs moonlight using their shop as long as they're not stealing shop work. A great deal for everyone.
George
BTW, that diff dump is a messy job if you don't have a lift. I had mine done along with a full trans flush by a moonlighting Toyota mechanic using my fluids and his employers shop and equipment. I think he charges me $40 and it was well worth that to avoid the mess. You might ask around at your local Toyota dealer's about this. Here the big dealerships let the mechs moonlight using their shop as long as they're not stealing shop work. A great deal for everyone.
George
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Originally posted by Carpe Diem
Yes they do. I had them send Castrol for mine but they have others as well. Good luck.
BTW, that diff dump is a messy job if you don't have a lift. I had mine done along with a full trans flush by a moonlighting Toyota mechanic using my fluids and his employers shop and equipment. I think he charges me $40 and it was well worth that to avoid the mess. You might ask around at your local Toyota dealer's about this. Here the big dealerships let the mechs moonlight using their shop as long as they're not stealing shop work. A great deal for everyone.
George
Yes they do. I had them send Castrol for mine but they have others as well. Good luck.
BTW, that diff dump is a messy job if you don't have a lift. I had mine done along with a full trans flush by a moonlighting Toyota mechanic using my fluids and his employers shop and equipment. I think he charges me $40 and it was well worth that to avoid the mess. You might ask around at your local Toyota dealer's about this. Here the big dealerships let the mechs moonlight using their shop as long as they're not stealing shop work. A great deal for everyone.
George
How much differential fluid is needed? Are you guys using regluar diff oil or the syn diff oil? They said they ship
Thanks Carpe Diem but the have to wait until friday to quote me on the shipping! Anyway thanks for the help guys
Thanks Carpe Diem but the have to wait until friday to quote me on the shipping! Anyway thanks for the help guys
How much differential fluid is needed? Are you guys using regluar diff oil or the syn diff oil? They said they ship Thanks Carpe Diem but the have to wait until friday to quote me on the shipping! Anyway thanks for the help guys
Philly
Thanks Carpe Diem but the have to wait until friday to quote me on the shipping! Anyway thanks for the help guysPhilly
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From: Virginia
When I did mine I ordered 16 qts of T-IV for the full tranny flush and 2 qts of dino Castrol 80-90 for the differential. They ship UPS.
When I did my 60k service, I ordered all these fluids, a bunch of filters (air, oil, cabin) and two sets of brake pads (some of these were for my Toyota truck). The bill was $200 and the shipping was another $30. Just for comparison, they charged me $2.88 / qt for the T-IV!
BTW, I tried Carson too but they won't ship fluids.
George
When I did my 60k service, I ordered all these fluids, a bunch of filters (air, oil, cabin) and two sets of brake pads (some of these were for my Toyota truck). The bill was $200 and the shipping was another $30. Just for comparison, they charged me $2.88 / qt for the T-IV!
BTW, I tried Carson too but they won't ship fluids.
George
I ordered 12 quarts of Toyota Type IV and 3 quarts of synthetic diff fluid. looks like i have to order 4 more quarts of type IV 
does anyone know how the syn diff fluid run ? smooth or better than regular oil? Carpe diem you are the man
Philly
does anyone know how the syn diff fluid run ? smooth or better than regular oil? Carpe diem you are the man Philly