[update: DIY Rear Differential fluid change :
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-...ial-transfer-case-gear-lube-3.html#post921323
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-...ial-transfer-case-gear-lube-2.html#post921106
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Update: DIY Transfer Case fluid change:
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-4-3-mechanical/90542-rear-differential-transfer-case-gear-lube-3.html#post921385
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[update: new pump
May be this pump would work better i.e. less messy, less waste:http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Filters/Mini-Fuel-Transfer-Pump/8466443.p
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Dealer is quoting me about $105 + tax for this service.
Seems a bit steep given that the gear lube costs less than $10. I need just a liter for this job. I really think the fluid is fine but just doing the maintenance to keep warranty.
Would you use Canadian Tire brand Motomaster brand of 80w90 fluid ($7 a litre) ? I want to use AMSoil but seems to be a rarity in Ottawa.
I am waiting for an AMSOil dealer to get back to me. The Toyota dealers do not sell this gear lube by the quart/gallon since they buy it in bulk.
Would you recommend that I do the job myself. I have changed engine oil , coolant and tranmission fluid before on my Mazda6, just to give you an idea of my skill level.
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-...ial-transfer-case-gear-lube-3.html#post921323
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-...ial-transfer-case-gear-lube-2.html#post921106
]
[
Update: DIY Transfer Case fluid change:
http://www.rav4world.com/forums/99-4-3-mechanical/90542-rear-differential-transfer-case-gear-lube-3.html#post921385
]
[update: new pump
May be this pump would work better i.e. less messy, less waste:http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Filters/Mini-Fuel-Transfer-Pump/8466443.p
]
Dealer is quoting me about $105 + tax for this service.
Seems a bit steep given that the gear lube costs less than $10. I need just a liter for this job. I really think the fluid is fine but just doing the maintenance to keep warranty.
Would you use Canadian Tire brand Motomaster brand of 80w90 fluid ($7 a litre) ? I want to use AMSoil but seems to be a rarity in Ottawa.
I am waiting for an AMSOil dealer to get back to me. The Toyota dealers do not sell this gear lube by the quart/gallon since they buy it in bulk.
Would you recommend that I do the job myself. I have changed engine oil , coolant and tranmission fluid before on my Mazda6, just to give you an idea of my skill level.