DIY 3rd Gen Tacoma Differential Gear Oil Change $ SAVE MONEY $

Quick guide through the process of changing the differential and transfer-case gear oil on your 3rd gen Tacoma.


Gear oil: https://amzn.to/3JyTVYp
24mm socket: https://amzn.to/403PwSv
10mm hex socket: https://amzn.to/3YK5gsZ
Aftermarket gasket set: https://amzn.to/3JwpkL4
Front diff drain plug: https://amzn.to/3JfAC4W


Notice: There is some debate as to whether you can use the same oil in the transfer case. Toyota calls out for OEM 75W LT oiI. Redline Oil 50604 is an OEM alternative.

Redline 50604: https://amzn.to/3Cupe2p
OEM 75W LT: https://amzn.to/3WNBDaG

Inspect your rear diff every 15,000 miles or 18 months. If severe, replace the oil every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

Torque specs:

Rear diff drain plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Rear diff fill plug - 36 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Front diff drain plug - 48 lb-ft (10mm hex)
Front diff fill plug - 29 lb-ft (10mm hex)

Inspect your transfer case every 30,000 miles or 36 months. If severe, replace the oil every 30,000 miles or 36 months.

Torque specs:

Drain plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")
Fill plug - 27 lb-ft (24mm or 15/16")

Tip: crush washers are designed to be installed with the flat side against the drain bolt head and the curved against the drain pan.

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0:00 Intro
0:44 Tacoma rear differintial oil change
2:36 Tacoma transfer case oil change
3:26 Tacoma front differential oil change