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Can i use this gear oil or should i return it

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by gottmituns, Aug 8, 2024.

  1. Aug 8, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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    gottmituns

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    After reading online that 4runners want 75w85 gear oil in the transfer cased and diff, i went and bough some Motul Motylgear 75w85 gear oil.
    Then i get home and then decide to look in the owners manual and i see it calls for 75w90 hypoid gear oil in the transfer and 80w90 hypoid in the diffs.
    What the hell.. can i use what i bought or is it inferior to the called for spec in the manual.

    Its a 2006 4.7 v8 4x4.
    Thanks for any input.
     
  2. Aug 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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    It wouldn't concern me in the case, if it's part-time, but I would use what's specd for the diffs.
     
  3. Aug 8, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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    Take it back & ease your mind. Get OEM Spec simple.:yes:
     
  4. Aug 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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    Part time as in part time 4wd? This year/model is Awd all the time, sorry should have specified that.
     
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    OK, return it :)
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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    Dillusion

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    If its returnable I'm assuming its not open.

    So why not get the recommended oil? The hours spent waiting for a reply in this thread you would have the oil sitting at home already.
     
  7. Aug 8, 2024 at 5:13 PM
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    Lots with more in the works
  8. Aug 8, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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    Thanks for the replies.will return.
    The advertising on the Redline and the recommendation has me sold.
     
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