2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Control Systems: Preparation: Differential: Lubricant

Front differential 

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL - LUBRICANT

Item Capacity Oil grade Classification
w/ A.D.D. 1.45 to 1.55 liters (1.53 to 1.63 US qts, 1.27 to 1.36 Imp. qts.) Hypoid gear oil APL GL-4 and GL-5 Above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90) Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 75W-90
w/o A.D.D. 1.35 to 1.45 liters (1.42 to 1.53 US qts, 1.18 to 1.27 Imp. qts.) Hypoid gear oil APL GL-4 and GL-5 Above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90) Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 85W-90

Rear differential 

REAR DIFFERENTIAL - LUBRICANT

Item Capacity Oil grade Classification
w/ Differential lock 2.85 to 2.95 liters (3.01 to 3.12 US qts, 2.51 to 2.60 Imp. qts.) Hypoid gear oil APL GL-5 Above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90) Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 85W-90
w/o Differential lock 2.95 to 3.05 liters (3.12 to 3.22 US qts, 2.60 to 2.68 Imp. qts.) Hypoid gear oil APL GL-5 Above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90) Below -18°C (0°F): SAE 85W-90
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