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Member - Barry P (VIC)

gearbox and transfer case oils for a03 hilux turbo;one toyota dealer says use full synthetic;another says semi synthetic other mechanics say use standard gear oil as long as the weight is correct any ideas please barry

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Reply By: get outmore - Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 02:13

Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 02:13

cant see any reason why it would need synth or semi synth, pretty sure its simular running gear to the cruisers of the same vintage so something like castrol vmx-m 75-80 should do it

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Reply By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 10:36

Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 10:36

Probably recommending synthetic to help the heavy shift problem particularly when cold.
I use Castrol VMX-M.

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Reply By: Member - Christopher P (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 21:59

Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 21:59

Hi Barry, i use and reconmend Penrite 80w oil. go into repco and ask the counter staff for correct typoe and they will provide you with the right grade for your venicle.

I use penrite in my old hilulx and she has a worn diff in it. I get her cracking up to 100 occasionally to clear out the cobwebs.

rebuilding front axle completely this weekend coming. can't wait 4.3 ratio diffs.

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010 at 23:03

Wednesday, Nov 24, 2010 at 23:03

Barry,
Have a look on the plate under your bonnet and I think you'll have the R151F gearbox. That being the case, I think you'll find the Castrol VMX-M 75/85 will give the best shifting in your climate.
Transfer case is less critical - any of the recommended 75/90 oils or VMX-M will do.

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