Which diff oil to use

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Which diff oil to use

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Hello all, I have a 2014 Hilux sr5 5 speed auto.
I wanted to know what grade diff oil can i put in my front and rear diff?
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Re: Which diff oil to use

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ISO 460-85W140-GL5 ..... or better. :winkx:
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Re: Which diff oil to use

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Is it a trainsmash if I have 80w90 in the Gearmax rear diff instead of the 85w140??
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Re: Which diff oil to use

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No train smash ..... the 80W90 is just a bit thicker in viscosity.
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