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Thanks for your question. Yes, the Valvoline 75W-90 is perfectly fine for using in all three parts, differentials and transfer case. It’s commonly done, and I even confirmed its use with a Certified Master Toyota Technician who actually does the same thing with his personal 4Runner. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the comments. The capacities for each are: Rear differential - 2.6 qts Front differential - 1.2 qts Transfer case - 1.1 qts Engine - 6.6 qts I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

Yes, I am using the exact same fluid for both differentials and transfer case. There is nothing wrong with doing that, and it’s commonly done by many. I even checked with a Master Toyota Technician about it, and he also does the very same thing. Thanks for watching!

@@bluelineoffroad Thanks a lot Bill. I been holding this job for a while now . but thanks to your video I have the confidence that i can do it right. thumbs up. keep posting great videos.

Thanks again for another comment. I don’t recall making a statement about changing early, but maybe I did. My theory has always been that maintenance is always cheaper than repairs, so if I spend a little more on preventative maintenance, that’s still better than repairing major driveline components. Thanks again for watching!

Thanks for the comment about the torque wrench. I’m not real worried about what others might think, I’ve been working on vehicles for years, so I kinda know what I’m doing. They can do it the way they want, and I’ll just keep doing it the way I want. As I mentioned in the video, I would typically change the crush washers, but I didn’t this time. Honestly, although they are very inexpensive, it’s really not necessary every single time. I’ve put over 20,000 miles on my 4Runner since making this video, but not one leak. Again, it’s certainly recommended, but it’s not that big a deal. About the 75W fluid, Toyota recommends that fluid, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with using 75W-90 in the transfer case. It’s commonly done by many with no issues whatsoever, and I even checked with a Master Toyota Technician who also said that he uses 75W-90 fluid. Not only is it very expensive, but also somewhat difficult to find. In fact, many dealers don’t even use it because of its limited availability. Again, no problem at all with using that fluid. Thanks for your comments, and I appreciate you watching.

I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for your comments, and I’m very glad you found the video helpful. That’s exactly why I do these videos, so again, I’m glad it helped. As for allowing the dealer to work on your new 4Runner, I’m not sure I would recommend that. I’m sure there are some good dealerships out there, but my experience hasn’t been all that positive. Your “free” oil changes will really only amount to two of them, so you’re really not getting much for free. Plus, what’s your time worth when you have to take your time and gas driving there, sitting in their waiting area, then your time and gas driving back? Contrary to what many might believe, dealer techs often over tighten oil filter housings, strip or lose skid pan bolts, or any number of other things that they might do to your brand new $50,000 4Runner. Again, you just might want to rethink the dealer for anything other than warranty work. Plus, you’re already doing the oil changes yourself, so you know how to do it. Just my thoughts. Thanks again for watching!

Thanks for tour feedback, and I totally understand how a torque wrench works. I’ve always added a little “extra” when tightening things just for my peace of mind. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate your suggestion. Unfortunately, I just replaced the brakes recently, so I doubt that I will be doing that service anytime soon. However, I will probably be releasing a video of a transmission service that I promise will be different from all the others on RUclips. Subscribe to my channel and you’ll be notified when it’s available. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

I’m not sure about liters, but I believe I used a total of 6 quarts between both differentials and transfer case. You refill until it begins to run out of the fill hole, then reinstall the fill plug. I used the same fluid for all three. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for commenting. I’m glad it was helpful. I’ll tell our cat, Peanut, about your message. Thanks for watching!

Thanks very much for your positive feedback! It is greatly appreciated! To answer your questions, first about the crush washers, both differentials and transfer case use crush washers on both the drain plugs and fill plugs, but I didn’t replace any of them. In my opinion, it’s really not necessary every single time, but I wouldn’t push it beyond a second service for fear of potential leaks. However, I did change the crush washer on the oil pan drain plug. Crush washers have apparently become very common for these types of services, and they’re inexpensive, so to be safe, changing them is probably recommended. About the oil filter housing, this is a topic of debate among many 4Runner owners. Personally, I see no reason to change the plastic housing for a metal one. There are several reasons why I don’t, one of which is that there is no specific one for the 4Runner. You need to get one made for another Toyota vehicle, then you need to exchange the inner tube from your old housing and place it inside your new one. Although this may seem like an easy process, and it is, problems often result due to the way you must bend the tabs in order to exchange the inner tube. Bending those tabs can make them weaker, possibly resulting in issues with the housing itself. The filter requires tension within the housing, and weakening these tabs and spring can possibly lessen the amount of tension resulting in your filter possibly not working as it should. I hope that makes sense, but my feeling is that if a metal one was really necessary, Toyota would have used one from the factory. Many of the issues people have with the plastic housing are caused by either using the incorrect tool, or by over tightening the housing. Getting the proper tool is vital as it allows you to get a good grip on the housing to avoid stripping the outer tabs. Secondly, the housing really doesn’t need to be tight at all because the housing isn’t what’s really creating the seal, it’s the O rings. Get them snug by hand, then slightly more with a wrench and you should be good. I’m sure there is a torque setting for the housing, but I tend to follow what I’ve always done. I hope I’ve made sense, but if not, please don’t hesitate to ask and I’ll do what I can to help. I’m not a mechanic, but rather a guy who’s been working on his own vehicles for well over 40 years. If I can help someone do their own work, then I’m glad to do it. Thanks again for your positive feedback, and thanks for watching!

No, I didn’t. There aren’t any gaskets for the plugs, but rather crush washers. If you heard me mention several times on the video, I did not replace any crush washers. It’s been 20,000 miles since I did the service, and still no leaks. But, I’ll probably do it next time. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I really do appreciate your support, and also for taking the time to send this message. That’s exactly why I do these videos, to help others get the confidence to do the work yourself. It really isn’t that difficult, and you’ll get the satisfaction of doing the work yourself. You said that you’re working on your own 2007 4Runner, so I’m glad you’re doing it. However, I’m not familiar with the 4th Gen models, so I don’t know how different they might be from the 5th Gen. You might want to do a little more research on your particular model to make sure you’re doing everything correctly. My tools? Well, I wish I could provide links, but I really can’t. It’s a hodgepodge of tools from various companies, so I really can’t remember where I bought them. I know that many of my socket tools were from one of the big box stores (Lowe’s, Home Depot), and some tools were even from Harbor Freight. I know that many tend to shy away from Harbor Freight, but they’ve always worked well for my needs. I don’t know that I would buy their products if I were a professional mechanic, but again, they work well for what I need. Thanks again for your positive feedback. I really do appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

Actually, I do know that, but I appreciate you sharing your extensive knowledge and experience. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate that!! I’ll actually be releasing another video in a week or two of a drain and fill on the transmission, so keep an eye out if you’re looking to do that service soon. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your support! There is a long standing debate about 0W-20 oil and whether it actually provides adequate protection. It’s widely believed that 0W-20 oil is mainly used to help meet the government mandated CAFE standards for fuel economy. The 4 liter used in the 5th Gen had been in use for many years, and in many other countries with various oil recommendations. In fact, depending on your model year, the owners manual may give you a range of oil weights to use depending on your ambient temperature. When I made this video, I was using 0W-20 oil, per the manual. However, I have since switched to 5W-20 mainly in an effort to help quiet the common “tick”‘produced by these engines, but also because of the studies which indicate that 0W-20 oil “may” not provide adequate protection long term. I live in eastern North Carolina, so it doesn’t get very cold here. Because of that, I don’t really have much of a concern about switching back and forth during the colder months. Regarding you burning oil and fuel carry over, that sounds like the rings and/or valves may be worn. My guess is that it’s a high mileage vehicle? In that case, using a slightly thicker oil shouldn’t be a problem since the wear has actually created larger tolerances within your engine, and the thicker oil helps to fill those tolerances. Basically, I think you’re fine with using slightly thicker oil, even in your 2023 4Runner. I’m a little skeptical of going with a 5W-30 oil, which is why I’m using 5W-20 instead. Thanks again for your support! I really appreciate it!

Nope, I’m in eastern North Carolina, so not much snow here. Plus, I usually keep the undercarriage pretty clean. Thanks for watching!

You’re not the first one to comment on that, so you’re not telling me anything that I haven’t already heard. I’ve always done it, so it’s just for peace of mind, but I appreciate your concern. Thanks for watching!

@@bluelineoffroad It's still just as wrong.

@@n3iyrAgain, I appreciate your concern, and thanks again for watching.

Cut nozzle on what, the oil bottles? It’s incredibly easy with the bags from Valvoline.

Yep, that’s missing, but I only had 40,000 miles, so it wasn’t due. However, I just did a drain and fill last week, so I’ll have a video of that in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for watching!

I understand that, and you’re not the first person to mention that. It was an old torque wrench that I no longer use. I just grabbed it because I had nothing else close. Thanks for watching!

I’m glad it’s helping. Follow it along as you do the service. That may help you even more. Thanks for watching!

Yes, all of the bolts have crush washers, but I actually didn’t replace any of them. I mentioned that a few times in the video, and I’ve received several messages from some people about it. To be honest, I really don’t think it’s necessary each and every time, and I still don’t have any leaks after 20,000 miles. As for the torque wrench, I always push it slightly beyond the spec. I’ve always done that, and it’s more for my peace of mind than anything else. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate the suggestion, but it’s very easy to fill both differentials and transfer case using the bags from Valvoline. It’s a very easy service to perform on the 5th Gen 4Runner Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the question. Honestly, I can’t remember the size, but it’s a fairly large size, probably a 22 or 24 mm. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I made the video to be helpful for people, so I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

Yep, I used 75W-90 for both differentials and transfer case. That’s widely done, and I was actually told by a certified Toyota tech that it was fine to use. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate your support. I've actually done a video outlining the fluid service on the 4Runner which has been viewed tens of thousands of times. Give it a look and hopefully it helps. Also, the Auxito bulbs should really give you much better service than the stock halogen bulbs. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate the positive feedback. It’s actually not a white shirt. It’s beige, and I have a bunch of them that I have leftover from work. They’re moisture wicking and great for working on cars and lawn work. Thanks for watching!

I’m not really sure what you’re referring to. A 2 liter bottle with a funnel? Is that used to help fill? If so, I’m not sure how much easier it can be than the Valvoline bags. Thanks for watching!

@@bluelineoffroad No, for the engine oil instead of the little funnel you used. 😅 I’m sure these comments are all out of the blue after however long ago you made your video!

I appreciate your concern for my attire, but the shirt isn’t white. It’s actually beige, I have a bunch of them that I use for working on vehicles and yard work. They’re moisture wicking, and leftover from work several years ago. Thanks again for your concern.

Congratulations on the new 4Runner. Take care of it and it will last you for many years! I’m glad this video helps. That’s exactly why I made it. Thanks for watching!

I’m glad you enjoyed it, and I hope it helps you. Thanks for watching!

I really appreciate the positive feedback. This is exactly why I made the video, so I’m glad it helped give you the confidence to do the work yourself. Thanks for watching!

Who’s oil pan bolt? Not sure what you’re referring to, but I appreciate you watching.

I appreciate your concern, and I know exactly what a torque wrench is for. As I’ve already mentioned to several others who’ve also commented, it’s an old torque wrench that I don’t even use anymore. It’s what I had, and didn’t bother to get a breaker bar. It’s really not that big of a big deal. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate the advice, but it’s been almost 20,000 miles since I performed the service and still no leaks. It will be fine. Thanks for watching!

@@bluelineoffroad you can only crush them once... seems weird to spend $90 on fluid just to skimp on $1 gaskets....

@@armondhammer9 Again, I appreciate your continuing support, but like I’ve already stated, they’re doing just fine. However, you are more than welcome to use new crush washers if/when you decide to perform this same service. Thanks again for watching.

@@bluelineoffroad couldn't even stomach the rest of the video after that... You probably run K&N everything with Mobil 1... am i right?

@@armondhammer9 I sincerely appreciate your continued support and advice. However, I’m somewhat confused as to whether or not you’ve actually watched the video. You initially expressed concern over my not using new crush washers, and again, I deeply appreciate the advice from someone as knowledgeable and experienced as you. But, you’ve now indicated that you failed to watch the watch the reminder of the video, so I don’t really know which to believe. If you were to actually watch the entire video, which you clearly have time to do since you continue to post comments about it, you would have noticed that I don’t mention Mobil 1 at all in the video. Further, I only mention K&N with regards to the oil filter, and I believe I also mention why I use K&N. You, on the other hand, seem to be an expert in all things 4Runner, so you can certainly decide for yourself which oil filter to use, and as I’ve indicated previously, you can also decide whether or not to use new crush washers. Again, I deeply appreciate your continued support and advice, and I more than welcome any further assistance from someone who is clearly knowledgeable about the Toyota 4Runner and how I should take care of mine. Thanks again!

Glad to hear it. That’s exactly why I made the video, so I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

I really appreciate it. That’s exactly why I did the video, so I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for the positive feedback. That’s exactly why I did the video, so I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

I really appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for watching!

I appreciate that. Peanut is a huge help! I couldn’t do it without him! Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for your comments! I’ll be doing my transmission pretty soon as I’m getting close to 60,000 miles. It’s really not that difficult to do yourself, and you can find a scanner to do the job for around $100. Not only do I not trust dealers very much, it also gives me the peace of mind knowing that it was done right. Thanks again for your comments, and for watching! God bless you as well!

@@bluelineoffroad yeah I’m hoping you do a video on that as well. We’ve all seen car care nut do it, but would love to see your video of it too. Appreciate it!

Thanks for the suggestions. I should actually be doing a transmission drain and fill soon, so I may do a video of that service. Lubing the driveshafts is such an easy job, but I may do a video of that as well. I replaced my brake pads over the summer, so I won’t need to do that for a while, but what are you referring to by “retorque?” Thanks for watching!

@@bluelineoffroadI think he means where the manual states to “re-torque the prop shaft every __ miles”

Yes, it took me six days, but I actually skipped several sections became of time. The route was originally designed for dual purpose motorcycles, but they can travel faster than a 4x4. If you’re really looking to do the entire route in a 4x4, you might want to plan on about eight days to make sure you can finish it. Thanks for watching!

Who are you referring to as “he?” Are you talking about me? I appreciate your comments and opinion, but that’s actually not true. The manual recommends 75W fluid, but it’s incredibly expensive, and also can be difficult to find just as it was when I filmed this video. There was actually a period when it was so difficult to find that even Toyota dealers weren’t using it. I checked with a Certified Toyota Technician before performing the service about using the same 75W-90 fluid in the transfer case. Not only did he say that it was fine, he stated that he actually uses it in his own 4Runner, and that it’s widely used by many 4Runner owners when performing this same service. You are more than welcome to use whatever fluid you like if you actually decide to perform this service. Thanks for watching!

Definitely didn’t use the wrong fluid. If you read the manual it states 75W, OR 75W90 is fine, as long as it’s GL5. Most Toyota dealers don’t use the Toyota 75W gear oil themselves due to cost and availability.

I appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the comments. I actually noted the fluid that I used about :45 seconds into the video. It’s Valvoline 75W-90, and I used it in both differentials as well as the transfer case. Thanks for watching!