just changed my rear diff fluid.. got a question though
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first of all, it almost looked black... eek should have changed it a while ago.
I ended up filling it with lucas synthetic oil, but i didn't add any limited slip additive... is that going to be a problem? From the DIY's i read here no one put any in (or didn't mention it). Guy at auto parts store said that since i was going synthetic i didn't need it.. just want to make sure.
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I ended up filling it with lucas synthetic oil, but i didn't add any limited slip additive... is that going to be a problem? From the DIY's i read here no one put any in (or didn't mention it). Guy at auto parts store said that since i was going synthetic i didn't need it.. just want to make sure.
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oh really?
my friend was telling me that it does.. although he drives a supra.. so maybe he confused the two? i have an '02 GS300..
i have about 85k miles on it.
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i have about 85k miles on it.
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also i filled it up until it started spilling out, and then put the fill cap on, is there any issue if it overfilled a bit? It didn't take the full 2 quarts, took about 1.8 or so.
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nope
, that is next on the list, but i'm taking that to a professional so they can flush it completely, and i'm probably going to change the gasket and filter.. shop said it would cost 150 for that... which i think is decent.
Obviously synthetic will cost more, still considering whether or not i should switch to synthetic in there as well.
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Obviously synthetic will cost more, still considering whether or not i should switch to synthetic in there as well.
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Replace Timing Belt every 72 months/95,000 Miles accordign to this guide.
LUBRICATION
5,15,25,35,45,55,65,75,85,95 K
Replace engine oil & filter
remove & inspect air filter element
Lubricate locks, latches & hinges
Inspect air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Inspect lights, horn & wipers for proper function
Inspect coolant, brake & washer fluid levels
Inspect transmission & power steering fluid levels
Inspect drive belts
Rotate tires (GS 400 17" tires only)
Road test.
SERVICE
10,20,30,40,50,60,70,80,90,100 K
Replace engine oil & filter
Remove & inspect air filter element
Lubricate locks, latches & hinges
Inspect air conditioning filter (if equipped)
Inspect lights, horn & wipers for proper function
Inspect coolant, brake & washer fluid levels
Inspect transmission and power steering fluid levels
Inspect drives belts
Inspect tires - check and adjust pressure
Rotate tires (sooner if required)
Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
Inspect body and paint
Inspect brake lines & hoses
Inspect brake pads & discs and /or linings and drums
Inspect steering linkage
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect chassis nuts & bolts on body
Inspect drive shaft bolts and tighten bolts
Road test.
Additional Service Requirement
Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapour vent system hoses, fuel tank bands and fuel tank cap gasket every 24 months/20,000 Miles
Inspect supplemental Restraint system initially at 120 Months/75,000 inspect every 24 Months/15,000 thereafter
Inspect Valve Clearance at 72 Months/60,000 m (audible inspection, adjustment not included)
Replace A/C filter every 12 months/10,000 m
Replace air filter element every 36 Months/30,000 m (sooner if required)
Replace spark plugs every 72 months/120,000 Miles
Replace Timing Belt every 72 months/95,000 Miles
Be sure to have all applicable fluids replaced as part of regularly scheduled maintenance at the time and distance indicated.
FLUIDS
Replace engine oil & filter every 6 months/5,000 miles
Replace engine coolant at 36 months/45,000 miles, then every 24 months/30,000 Miles thereafter
Replace brake fluid every 36 months/30,000 miles
Replace automatic transmission fluid every 72 months/60,000 miles
Replace differential fluid every 48 months/40,000 Miles (RWD & 4WD models)
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How much tranny fuild can i get out if i do DIY? I thought you could only get out like 1/3 of tranny fuild which is why i was going to go get it professionally done.
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I called up a local transmission shop and they said they use Dextron (spelling?), is that the same as the toyota? I'm thinking no..
How much tranny fuild can i get out if i do DIY? I thought you could only get out like 1/3 of tranny fuild which is why i was going to go get it professionally done.
How much tranny fuild can i get out if i do DIY? I thought you could only get out like 1/3 of tranny fuild which is why i was going to go get it professionally done.
if you DIY, i'm pretty sure theres a way to run the shifter through park --> L with the brake on to release the extra fluid without damaging the tranny. Members who have done this please chime in.
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