... fear mongering sales guy at the oil change place wanted $60 to change my differential fluid and says Ram recommends it. Discussion in 'Tech Info' started by Tangent, Jan 13, 2019. Home; FAQ; Contact A750F 5 speed transmission fluid change interval every 50,000 miles, 100,000 miles or NEVER (according to Toyota?) I have a 2016 4Runner with 21K miles. It’s mostly highway driven, but I do put it in 4Hi for about 10 miles a month to keep stuff moving. About what mileage should I think about changing out the diff and transfer case fluids? 4runner now has 150,000 miles - so I'm good to 200,000 IMO. Looking at the Toyota recommended maintenance, there are no specific intervals listed for changing the differential, T-case, tranny, brake or power steering fluids. Page 1 of 2 1 2 ... 2019 4Runner Engine: 4.0. Front Differential Fill Gasket 12157-10010 Front Differential Drain Gasket 90430-24003 Rear Differential Fill Gasket 12157-10010 Rear Differential Drain Gasket 12157-10010 Oil: 7 Quarts* of 75w-90 gear lubricant is what I used. I have a 2018 with 6k miles. *this will give you extra, I finished with 1.5 quarts leftover Rear Differential hi, looking to change the rear diff fluid. When I went to the dealership for my first free service, they claimed they didn't have the fluid in stock, which I found rather odd. So unless you do heavy off roading using the E-Locker ALOT, you are well good for the recommended change intervals if not more. I wouldn't let anyone do a flush,meaning a solvent based fluid is … 4th gen 4runner differential fluid change. UPDATE (July 26 2019); I changed the rear differential fluid with 150,000 miles. The best way to keep cogwheels working in optimal condition, and to avoid unnecessary expensive repairs, it is better to follow your car manufacturer’s recommended interval for changing gear oil and change it. It gets taken off-road maybe once every other … How to check differential oil. For Camry owners who prefer synthetic oil, we recommend an oil change at 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. The only definite recommended fluid change (other than oil) was for the engine coolant at … I … The differential fluid lubricates the internal gears, which help transfer power from the driveshaft to the axle. My truck has a little over 50K. You oil change interval is what I follow using Mobil 1 0W-30. The Toyota dealer changed my tranny fluid at 100,000 miles (like the owners manual), but when I looked at my service receipt from 2009 they only used 5 quarts of WS. Differential Fluid change interval? But they drop the change interval significantly – to every 30,000 miles – when towing frequently at wide-open throttle and driving at temps above 70ºF. It can't hurt to drain and fill it with new fluid for a little piece of mind, IMO. Transmission service is your choice. While I replaced the transfer case fluid on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner, I decided to replace the front and rear differential fluid at the same time. In our example above, Ford recommends changing differential fluid every 150,000 miles in normal service. Wasn't leaking. I wouldn't stress about it bro If your worried, it takes all of 20 mins and $30-$40 in oil on a Saturday after work to change the oil per diff. Severe operation requires more frequent differential fluid changes. Use quality filters and stay away from Fram and all the other brands made by Fram. Checking gear fluid levels in light trucks is actually comparatively easier when compared to cars. ranges in price from $5-$15 a quart. Front/Rear Differential Fluid Replacement. Your expert Toyota Camry service technician may also check and adjust your vehicle's fluid levels and inspect your Camry's brake components. I had the dealer change my tranny fluid at 100,000 miles ($440). It was black but had viscosity. Scheduled Camry service may also include an oil change and oil filter replacement.