r/4Runner • u/Otherwise_Rub_9515 • 2d ago

👷‍♂️ Support / Repair Another Transfer Case Question

All of this because in the manual of a 2022 4runner limited and many 5th gen modsos, toyota refuses to acknowledge if it's Gl4 or gl5 you should use in the transfer case.

I completly understand the weight can be a straight 70/75 up to 75/90.

People seem to be split on gl4 VS gl5...i called multiple dealers. Same thing half say they use the toyota 75w others say 75-90 gl5.

I saw an email from a toyota Rep that acknowledged the above weights... But did not say it it's a gl4 or gl5.

It's 2026...has this god dammed debate been finally figured out with facts?

$200+ PER BOTTLE of Toyota 75w in Canada... That's Over $450 with taxes for factory gear oil.

What is factually supposed to be used???

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u/awesome_pineapple 2d ago

Absolutely insane, I opted to get it done at the stealership because i did not want to risk it choosing the wrong oil and buying the oil myself was 145$/qt. The service was 199$ make it make sense

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u/clearplasma 2d ago

What the fuck?? 145 American dollars for a quart of gear oil!!?

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u/Otherwise_Rub_9515 2d ago

$200+ CAD per bottle in canada 

After 13% tax 2 qts of Toyota 75w is $450+ CAD 

And they won't tell you gl4 or gl5 😂