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Synthetic Fluid Changeover:
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  • Valvoline Full Synthetic FlexFill Pouch
    SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil API GL-5
  • Toyota Front & Rear Fill Gaskets 12157-10010
  • Toyota Front Drain Gasket 90430-24003
  • Toyota Transfer Case Gaskets 90430-18008
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    I have decided to change the following fluids over to synthetic;
     
    Part Amount Needed Manufacturer
    Specification
    Type changed to Part #
    Transmission 16.0 Quarts ATF D-II or Dexron III Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF ATF-QT
    Transfer Case 1.1 Quarts SAE 75W-90, Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5 Amsoil Synthetic 75W-90 AGR-QT
    Front Differential 1.2 Quarts SAE 75W-90, Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5 Amsoil Synthetic 75W-90 AGR-QT
    Rear Differential 2.6 Quarts SAE 80W-90, Hypoid Gear Oil API GL-5 Amsoil Synthetic 80W-90 AGL-QT

    Transmission :
    If you try to drain and fill the transmission yourself, or even if you take it to the dealer for their 'drain & fill service' you will only be able to get out a few quarts of fluid. Most of the old fluid remains in the torque convertor, valve body and transmission cooler.
     
    I chose to have a "Total ATF Fluid Exchange" using a T-TECH machine. Many Toyota dealers use this machine, but none had it near me. I had the service performed at JiffyLube. ExpressWay also uses the machine. A T-TECH service flushes the entire transmission system, including the torque converter, cooler and lines, replacing the old automatic transmission fluid (ATF) with new fluid. The T-TECH machine was filled with 16 quarts of my own new amsoil fluid then hooked up to the stock tranny cooler lines. With the vehicle idling, the old ATF is diverted to the T-TECH through the natural pressure of the vehicles transmission pump causing an equal amount of new ATF to flow into the transmission. They say the T-TECH method achieves virtually 100% ATF replacement.
     
    The main drawback is that since the transmission pan is not dropped, the 4Runner's wire mesh filter cannot be cleaned and the magnets in the pan cannot be inspected and cleaned. A good thing is not having to worry about improper sealing of the pan, since it is not removed. My vehicle had this procedure performed before the manufacturer's recommended interval, so I am not too worried about cleaning the filter.
     
    Transfer Case and Differentials :
    Toyota specifies that the following various drain and fill plug gaskets are a non-reuseable part. The gaskets are made of metal and deform when torqued down to form a proper seal. So I replaced them all during the fluid change.
     
    Part Name Part Number Torque
    Specification
    Wrench
    Size
    Transfer Case Fill Gasket 90430-18008 27 Ft-Lb 24mm socket
    Transfer Case Drain Gasket 90430-18008 27 Ft-Lb 24mm socket
    Front Differential Fill Gasket 12157-10010 29 Ft-Lb 10mm hex
    Front Differential Drain Gasket 90430-24003 48 Ft-Lb 10mm hex
    Rear Differential Fill Gasket 12157-10010 36 Ft-Lb 24mm socket
    Rear Differential Drain Gasket 12157-10010 36 Ft-Lb 24mm socket
    Engine Oil Pan Drain Gasket 90430-12028 27 Ft-Lb 14mm socket


    Siphon Pump
    Always open up the fill plugs first when changing the differentials and transfer case. You do not want to find out you cannot open them after you drained all the fluid out. Once you get the fluid drained, be sure to clean off the magnet on the drain plugs that collects metal filings. A siphon pump, such as the one shown to the right, makes quick work of refilling the cases. It can be purchased from Griot's Garage, if you cannot find it locally.


     
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