Driveline Oil Specs

[beltcp Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close beltcp]

Hi All,

Just purchased a Prado Petrol GXL 2003 model. I'm going to do all the oils and grease. I've got some conflicting info on what oils to use. I've put down what im going to use, if you's want to comment please? A service specification table would be good!

Engine: Going to use 10/40W Full synthetic
Transfer Case: Conflicting info on this, Castrol Suntrax 75W-90?
Rear Diff: Castrol LSX90
Front Diff: LSX90 going to be ok?
Driveshafts: unsure which grease i need to use and if they are different for drifferent places?

I'm a bit cautious on the oils, as i have with previous cars found that some of the newer materials cause wear on internal components of older designed brass components etc.

Cheers

[D4Dforme Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close D4Dforme]

It's all in your owners manual.........Personally I just use the TMC oils for everything except for the engine..(diesel)........I'm sure that there are "better" oils available than the genuine stuff but if you change it when it's due i'm sure they are fine.

Dan

[LargeInAPrado Member Find all posts View Profile Close LargeInAPrado]

every decent oil manufacturer has a lube guide

Castrol
http://www.datateck.com.au/lube/Cast...us/default.asp

Mobil Oil
http://www.eclubes.com.au/other/ext_...JpbF9hdS8-__64

penrite caltex etc etc etc all have the same

go by their listing as they have already deciphered the actual oil specification requirements and will only list an oil that meets the manufacturers required specification

also note that in 2003 exxonmobil was Toyota's global partner and the factory supplier so the Mobil product listed would have been what came in your jalopy