2wd differential oil type?

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paulmars

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Toy book says 80w-90 or 85w-90 for 0 degree F or below. Straight 90 wt for above 0 degree. Here in central Fl, its never below 40 F and never below 60 when I drive. Typically 75 tp 95 F. However, I cant find straight 90 wt anywhere. All that I can find is 80w-90. Is that ok? Also, its carquest brand. It is API service GL-5 which is what toy calls for. OK to use? This will be my 1st and maybe only diff oil change. I do want this vehicle to last forever.

2003 2.4L 2wd 5 speed std cab

62,000 miles

tks,
pa
 
yes 80w-90 works fine. you cant rly find straight 90 anywhere. all the toyota forums agree abt this

if its GL-5, and thats what the service manual calls for you got the right one

BUT, and this is important, if you have a limited slip differential you need to get oil specifically for that or get limited slip additive that gets added along with the 80w-90 gear oil
 
Mobil1,Amsoil Severe Gear,Royal Purple, Castrol Synthetic, Valvoline Synthetics and and tube of rear Diff Anti Slip Additive as Amsoil or LubeGard or equivalent is nessary too!
 
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