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How much oil does a Hilux rear diff take?
Re: Changing Hilux diff oil You need to keep LSD oil for the rear diff and non-LSD oil for the front diff. Genuine Toyota LSD Gear Oil 85w-90 GL5 for the rear and Genuine Toyota Differential Gear Oil 85w-90 GL4 for the front. The front diff is 1.5 litres from memory so a 4 litre bottle will do 2 services.
How often should manual gearbox oil be changed?
every 30,000 to 50,000 mi
Manual gearboxes usually require a gearbox oil change every 30,000 to 50,000 mi (48,000 to 80,000 km). Automatic gearboxes usually have gear oil change intervals of between 60,000 to 100,000 mi (96,000 to 160,000 km).
What kind of engine oil for Toyota Hilux 6 1998-2004?
To buy the right oil you need to know SAE viscosity index and API quality oil for diesel or gasoline engine. You can select any Brand from the listed. Example: for gasoline engines Toyota Hilux (6th generation) 1998, suitable multigrade semisynthetic oil 10W-40 quality SG + EC I.
What causes an oil leak at the front of the gearbox?
The oil seal where the speedometer cable enters the gearbox sometimes fails. Fit a new one (See Fitting a new speedometer cable). A leak at the front end of the gearbox may come from damaged seals in either the engine or the gearbox, or a gasket between the gearbox and the clutch bell housing.
How often should I Check my gearbox oil level?
The gearbox oil level should not drop noticeably between routine oil changes about every 30,000 miles (50,000 km). If you have to add a lot to correct the level, check carefully for leaks (See). Stand the car on level ground before you check the gearbox oil level.
Where is the oil filler plug on a gearbox?
The Video Course teaches you everything about modern cars. The filler plug is on the side of the gearbox and indicates the oil level. There are other plugs on the gearbox so identify it correctly before you unscrew it. A gearbox contains a great many moving parts.