Stumbled across BITOG over at Tacoma World- great site! After poking around for a few hours, i realize this is a bit over my head so i thought i'd ask for some help.
I have a 2010 double cab 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) 4x4 Tacoma w/ 29k miles on it & just did the 30k service myself. I converted to Mobil 1 synthetic 5w30 oil & put Mobil 1 75w90 gear oil in front & rear differentials & transfer case. My transmission fluid doesn't need attention until 60k, but i thought i'd get ahead.
As you know, Toyota calls for their ATF WS fluid in my truck. My (limited) understanding is that the Toyota WS fluid is so so. Are their any advantages to going to a WS approved synthetic? I read about a Tacoma owner using Mobil 1 in his truck with great results even though it's not WS approved.
I don't do any off roading, but i do tow a trailer 30-40 times a year. thanks in advance for the advice.
I have a 2010 double cab 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) 4x4 Tacoma w/ 29k miles on it & just did the 30k service myself. I converted to Mobil 1 synthetic 5w30 oil & put Mobil 1 75w90 gear oil in front & rear differentials & transfer case. My transmission fluid doesn't need attention until 60k, but i thought i'd get ahead.
As you know, Toyota calls for their ATF WS fluid in my truck. My (limited) understanding is that the Toyota WS fluid is so so. Are their any advantages to going to a WS approved synthetic? I read about a Tacoma owner using Mobil 1 in his truck with great results even though it's not WS approved.
I don't do any off roading, but i do tow a trailer 30-40 times a year. thanks in advance for the advice.