Front Diff oil

[Cat70n]

Hey I’m about to change my front diff oil in my 2012 SR hilux but I’m unsure which oil to use. I’m not sure whether my car had ADD or not?

 

[shanegtr]

What's the ADD stand for? I'd be going with a GL-5 spec, and 75W-90 or 80W-90 viscosity. Any of your chosen brand would be fine with those specs

 

[Albynsw]

From memory the SR‘s don’t have ADD, it was standard on the SR5 though

@shanegtr stands for Automatic Diff Disconnect

 

[Rusty Panels]

I thought ADD was what they blame bad behaviour and insolence on these days?

 

[CTL]

Hey I’m about to change my front diff oil in my 2012 SR hilux but I’m unsure which oil to use. I’m not sure whether my car had ADD or not?

All recommended fluids are listed in your owner’s manual

 

[Frankensurf]

What's the ADD stand for? I'd be going with a GL-5 spec, and 75W-90 or 80W-90 viscosity. Any of your chosen brand would be fine with those specs

Automatic disconnecting differential. It’s Toyota’s way of making things more complicated than they really need to be. My old Hilux Surf had ADD - both kinds

 

[Rusty Panels]

Attention everyone!!

Yeah, Yeah I know I'm pointing the finger at a single brand of oils but, let's face it Castrol know what they're doing!

Follow the link and all will be revealed Grasshopper!



Castrol - Rego2Oil

 

[typhoeus]

The only diff(erence) in oils will be whether it's open diff or LSD. Use the best you can afford, check that the breather is working properly

 

[Rusty Panels]

The only diff(erence) in oils will be whether it's open diff or LSD. Use the best you can afford, check that the breather is working properly

However! What's cheaper, the correct oil or an overhaul?

I just want to know that I'm buying the right stuff! That's another reason that I like the Castrol link. Even if you chose to buy another brand at least it shows the specs.