Did my rear yesterday, easy-peasy thanks to your other video. Couldn't do the front since I didn't have jack stands (engine cover won't come off without enough clearance). One thing I can suggest to everyone, get the flex-fill containers of oil. (Valvoline makes one). It is a squeezable pouch! No pump necessary; made the job so much easier. Just stick the nozzle into the fill hole and squeeze.
i agree with ya. Unfortunately, i had bottles and bottles of oil still in my garage i had to finish up. Once they are all gone, i'll go to the oil bags. Thanks.
Great video! One point I would add is to remove the fill bolt completely so when you remove the bottom one it wont "splash all over the place". Thank you for doing these! Like button smashed, subscribed and bell rung
Just got me a 2013 gx with 144k been watching all your videos. Ill make sure to do this to keep track on the oils. Thanks for all your help great videos
Again another helpful GX460 maintenance video from GX*BOB --- I have to mention that the differential looked like it rolled of of the Tahara Plant in Japan on a sunny Tuesday-:) ?
On Allen bolts, if you can get part of the key in, you can then beat the key into the bolt and have it be reformed. I accidentally messed one up when tightening, and did not wish to have a nightmare on my hands next time I needed it out, and slowly worked in the socket and refreshed it. Not end of the road harbor freight has some Icon bits that can bite into them as well, but those destroy the bolts.
Thanks again, Bob, for your very detailed videos. I just replaced front/rear differential and transfer case oil. My experiences are: I did transfer case first. Ravenol 75W bottle cap has integrated spout - just twist and lift those tabs. Then squeeze the oil into transfer case. My front differential drain plug was seized and rounded off. Had to buy a new one, cut groove on old one & get if off with hammer and cold chisel. My bottle of 75W90 gear oil has nozzle on cap. I just connect the nozzle to a section of 3/8 ID vinyl tubing and hold them in place with handyman’s secret weapon… Much faster than hand pump. For those 24mm hex bolts… 15/16 shallow socket actually works better.
@@chenyang2377 okay so the front diff drain is 10mm hex? same for the fill? I've got under the car this past weekend to change the front and rear diff fluid and I've tried to put a 10mm hex into the drain bolt and seemed way larger than 10mm hex and the largest size I had was 12mm hex so I couldnt change the fluid and had to figure out the exact size so I could go buy the bits.
Hi Bob, what do you think about using Idemitsu 75W90 Full Synthetic Gear Lube (2846-042)? OEM Motor oil recommendation is Idemitsu 0W20 and I thought maybe it's a good idea using same brand (appropriate viscouisty) gear oil...
Idemitsu is a really reputable lube company. They are up there with all the top tier lubes that i trust. Only reason why i don't push it in my vids is because they are not readily available at my local walmart or costco. I have stuck to mostly Mobil 1 for that reason especially when a sale hits. But if you have access to idemitsu, i'd go for it. Good product.
yo yo yo dude, so here's the thing.....i seriously wanted to do the transmission one....seriously. But i took my car in to do something super quick at the mechanic shop and he gave me an offer i couldn't refuse. Transmission oil dump and fill with OEM Lexus/Toyota fluid for $80. I said fck it, do it. Hence there are no videos for it. I kinda regret it because the contents i see on youtube are way too elaborate for my type of tranny fluid exchange. Checking stupid temperature and sht. WTF. Just freakin' keep your car running for a bit and warm it up. Goddammmit.
Awesome video man, thanks a lot. At what mileage did you do this. I have a 2018 since new with 62,000 miles. I'm thinking do front and rear as well as transmission. Your thoughts?
Hey Mickey. I did this at 70k only because that was the mileage i bought the SUV at. I normally change all my fluids the minute i take ownership regardless of what the previous owner said. Typically, i do my transfers and diffs at 30k intervals because i tow campers, trailers, hitches, and small boats. If you don't tow at all and drive on asphalt all day long to the mall and back, then the dealer doesn't really specify a mandatory transfer and diff change. These are fine prints under "special" driving conditions.
@@GXBOB Thank you very much for such a quick reply. Good information. I believe my manual states to change the differential at the 65,000 service or pertaining to driving conditions as you stated. Enjoy yours as I do mine. Look forward to more of your content. Thank you again
Hi Bob, are these known to leak often? I noticed about an ounce of fluid under the car (front-middle) after getting groceries. Fluid was oily and clear. Recently had service done on the transfer case 1month ago, but when I Google “these” leaks - turns out it’s common
Chances are they used the wrong weight gear oil and that's why you are leaking,need to verify Toyota 75w case specific was used and not 75/140 or something
@@GXBOB I definitely saw this at the time but forgot to give an update. Took the car back to the dealer for service and they missed one of the washers in the transfer case. It’s been fixed now; and zero issue.
@@roamwashington2230 yep, they missed one of the washers. Apparently there’s two of them - I forget. But it has now been addressed. I haven’t had any leaks at all. 💪
I was searching this washers on eBay and can’t find them . I wanna do it myself but it will be my first time so I need to know where I can find the washers. Some help?
Look at the 2nd picture. He labels it out for you. www.ebay.com/itm/Differential-and-Transmission-Drain-Plug-Crush-Washers-Gaskets-Fits/174576466845?epid=12023651984&hash=item28a5917b9d:g:YqwAAOSw~8Ff64ta
Anybody has issue with gx460 stuck on 4lo blinking light and it does want go faster than 40mph. However once it push the pedal hard and pass 40mph it does go
Hey Ben, technically you're only supposed to replace the differential oil every 15k if you're towing, have a heavy roof rack, or doing some heavy loads. Under normal driving conditions, its just a "inspect" and replace as needed. Regardless, i change out mine every 15k anyways but the issue is i never keep my car long enough to get past the 15k mark. lol.
They sell them as a set on eBay or amazon. Here is a link. www.amazon.com/Differential-Transmission-Replacement-12157-10010-90430-24003/dp/B07DFJ24WD/ref=asc_df_B07DFJ24WD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312373636797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=935775798583501332&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9057137&hvtargid=pla-568912750736&psc=1
Check Engine light is caused by emissions or electrical related components. Unless your truck is a spaceship, you can run the differential completely empty, and the check engine light won't turn on.
HI Brian, i replace mine every 15k miles. Lexus requires it if you do towing or carry heavy loads such as boats and RV's. There is no need to replace if you do normal driving except to just check the fluid level and condition every 30k.
Here is the Lexus maintenance schedule. Go to the pages in the back to see all maintenance schedules. It looks like you should replace every 15k miles if you're towing or carrying a load. Otherwise I typically change every 30k for peace if mind even if Lexus says I don't have to. www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/omms-s/L-MMS-16GX460/pdf/L-MMS-16GX460.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjIl7fqkK3tAhXLvJ4KHfIvD9MQFjACegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw3LWZzWgFe5T9EELFTADoBp
Did my rear yesterday, easy-peasy thanks to your other video. Couldn't do the front since I didn't have jack stands (engine cover won't come off without enough clearance). One thing I can suggest to everyone, get the flex-fill containers of oil. (Valvoline makes one). It is a squeezable pouch! No pump necessary; made the job so much easier. Just stick the nozzle into the fill hole and squeeze.
i agree with ya. Unfortunately, i had bottles and bottles of oil still in my garage i had to finish up. Once they are all gone, i'll go to the oil bags. Thanks.
Great video! One point I would add is to remove the fill bolt completely so when you remove the bottom one it wont "splash all over the place". Thank you for doing these! Like button smashed, subscribed and bell rung
I totally agree w/ you, thanks for the comment!
Just got me a 2013 gx with 144k been watching all your videos. Ill make sure to do this to keep track on the oils. Thanks for all your help great videos
glad you can come onboard!
Thank you sir! I need to do this, I have 106k miles on my 2011 GX460! Cheers!
Are you suuuuuure you don't want to take it to the dealer? The truck might fall on you while you're under there.
@@GXBOB 8^D
I haven't finished the can tell it is gonna be good great experience nice jb😊
Excellent vid as usual. Thanks for posting. Love the GX
Thanks for watching! You've disappeared off the face of the Earth Gipstetz, everything okay in your part of the world?
Again another helpful GX460 maintenance video from GX*BOB --- I have to mention that the differential looked like it rolled of of the Tahara Plant in Japan on a sunny Tuesday-:) ?
i have no idea what that Tahara plant commment meant. I am not in the loop and need to get out more often.
@@GXBOBit's a compliment. That's the name of the factory that makes GX460s
@@GXBOB All the best toyota'/lexus's are made there they say
On Allen bolts, if you can get part of the key in, you can then beat the key into the bolt and have it be reformed. I accidentally messed one up when tightening, and did not wish to have a nightmare on my hands next time I needed it out, and slowly worked in the socket and refreshed it. Not end of the road harbor freight has some Icon bits that can bite into them as well, but those destroy the bolts.
thanks for the input gwilli!
Thanks for the video. Just did this and notice alot of tiny bubbles in hand pump hose while filling. Is this normal??
Don’t worry. Your transmission is an open system. It’s not a closed line like your brake system. The transmission will purge the air in it by itself.
Thanks again, Bob, for your very detailed videos. I just replaced front/rear differential and transfer case oil. My experiences are:
I did transfer case first. Ravenol 75W bottle cap has integrated spout - just twist and lift those tabs. Then squeeze the oil into transfer case.
My front differential drain plug was seized and rounded off. Had to buy a new one, cut groove on old one & get if off with hammer and cold chisel.
My bottle of 75W90 gear oil has nozzle on cap. I just connect the nozzle to a section of 3/8 ID vinyl tubing and hold them in place with handyman’s secret weapon… Much faster than hand pump.
For those 24mm hex bolts… 15/16 shallow socket actually works better.
Great input Chen , thanks. Ill definitely remember that at the next oil change
@@GXBOB My pleasure:)
Can you confirm that the Hex bit size I need is 24mm? not 10mm?
@@yosupmoon0302 Front drain plug needs 10mm hex key (Allen wrench), everything else 24mm (or 15/16) socket
@@chenyang2377 okay so the front diff drain is 10mm hex? same for the fill? I've got under the car this past weekend to change the front and rear diff fluid and I've tried to put a 10mm hex into the drain bolt and seemed way larger than 10mm hex and the largest size I had was 12mm hex so I couldnt change the fluid and had to figure out the exact size so I could go buy the bits.
I wish you were my neighbor, Bob.
This is assuming Drew is the name of a hot blonde with long legs, then the feeling is mutual.
Hi Bob, what do you think about using Idemitsu 75W90 Full Synthetic Gear Lube (2846-042)? OEM Motor oil recommendation is Idemitsu 0W20 and I thought maybe it's a good idea using same brand (appropriate viscouisty) gear oil...
Idemitsu is a really reputable lube company. They are up there with all the top tier lubes that i trust. Only reason why i don't push it in my vids is because they are not readily available at my local walmart or costco. I have stuck to mostly Mobil 1 for that reason especially when a sale hits. But if you have access to idemitsu, i'd go for it. Good product.
Another useful video... Thanks Bob!
Glad it was helpful!
nice video thx. do you have one for the transmission?
yo yo yo dude, so here's the thing.....i seriously wanted to do the transmission one....seriously. But i took my car in to do something super quick at the mechanic shop and he gave me an offer i couldn't refuse. Transmission oil dump and fill with OEM Lexus/Toyota fluid for $80. I said fck it, do it. Hence there are no videos for it. I kinda regret it because the contents i see on youtube are way too elaborate for my type of tranny fluid exchange. Checking stupid temperature and sht. WTF. Just freakin' keep your car running for a bit and warm it up. Goddammmit.
@@GXBOB the fluid alone is $80 thats a deal
Would you say these 2010-2019 maintenance applies all the way up to 2023? I have a 2021 and looking into doing some of this stuff.
2010-2023 is the same platform. You should be good. 🍷
Thanks! Great vids. It's going to come in handy real soon
Awesome video man, thanks a lot. At what mileage did you do this. I have a 2018 since new with 62,000 miles. I'm thinking do front and rear as well as transmission. Your thoughts?
Hey Mickey. I did this at 70k only because that was the mileage i bought the SUV at. I normally change all my fluids the minute i take ownership regardless of what the previous owner said. Typically, i do my transfers and diffs at 30k intervals because i tow campers, trailers, hitches, and small boats. If you don't tow at all and drive on asphalt all day long to the mall and back, then the dealer doesn't really specify a mandatory transfer and diff change. These are fine prints under "special" driving conditions.
@@GXBOB Thank you very much for such a quick reply. Good information. I believe my manual states to change the differential at the 65,000 service or pertaining to driving conditions as you stated. Enjoy yours as I do mine. Look forward to more of your content. Thank you again
Excellent video Bob . So when you gonna make a video about flush transmission fluid? I couldn’t find a good one on TH-cam.
I’ll do one when i pick up s GX 470. I already had the flush and fill on this GX460 at the mechanic. He gave me a deal i couldn’t pass up.
Thanks for making those videos!
Hi, Did you make the video about transmission fluid? thanks.
Not yet! I just had a recent flush and fill so i won't be doing one anytime soon.
I had 2014 gx 460 only 30 thousand miles never drive off road or tow anything. Should I change rear and front differential? Thanks again
No need. Unless you have money to throw around.
Thanks BOB you ROCK!
Thanks BlueWAve, appreciate the comment!
Hi Bob, are these known to leak often? I noticed about an ounce of fluid under the car (front-middle) after getting groceries. Fluid was oily and clear.
Recently had service done on the transfer case 1month ago, but when I Google “these” leaks - turns out it’s common
mine hasn't leaked yet. where is the leak coming from? have you included a crush washer when installing your bolt? is the leak coming from the seals?
Chances are they used the wrong weight gear oil and that's why you are leaking,need to verify Toyota 75w case specific was used and not 75/140 or something
@@GXBOB I definitely saw this at the time but forgot to give an update. Took the car back to the dealer for service and they missed one of the washers in the transfer case. It’s been fixed now; and zero issue.
@@roamwashington2230 yep, they missed one of the washers. Apparently there’s two of them - I forget. But it has now been addressed. I haven’t had any leaks at all. 💪
Good looking out bro!
No problem dude
I was searching this washers on eBay and can’t find them . I wanna do it myself but it will be my first time so I need to know where I can find the washers. Some help?
Look at the 2nd picture. He labels it out for you. www.ebay.com/itm/Differential-and-Transmission-Drain-Plug-Crush-Washers-Gaskets-Fits/174576466845?epid=12023651984&hash=item28a5917b9d:g:YqwAAOSw~8Ff64ta
Front diff fill washer: 12157-10010
Front diff drain washer: 90430-24003
Anybody has issue with gx460 stuck on 4lo blinking light and it does want go faster than 40mph. However once it push the pedal hard and pass 40mph it does go
Where did you get those washers
eBay
Every how many miles should we change the oil on that?
Hey Ben, technically you're only supposed to replace the differential oil every 15k if you're towing, have a heavy roof rack, or doing some heavy loads. Under normal driving conditions, its just a "inspect" and replace as needed. Regardless, i change out mine every 15k anyways but the issue is i never keep my car long enough to get past the 15k mark. lol.
Hey Bob, where do you get the washers?
They sell them as a set on eBay or amazon. Here is a link.
www.amazon.com/Differential-Transmission-Replacement-12157-10010-90430-24003/dp/B07DFJ24WD/ref=asc_df_B07DFJ24WD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312373636797&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=935775798583501332&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9057137&hvtargid=pla-568912750736&psc=1
What mileage should you change the diff oil
Every 15k miles under a load such as towing, roof racks, harsh environments, etc. 30k without. I do 15k regardless.
At wht interval should the front diff oil be changed?
My baseline is every 15k even if the book says only if you tow and 30k if you don’t.
Thank you Sir
Anyone know why I have check engine light on and Trac off after remove and replace diff oil???
Check Engine light is caused by emissions or electrical related components. Unless your truck is a spaceship, you can run the differential completely empty, and the check engine light won't turn on.
How many thousand changes this? Bob
HI Brian, i replace mine every 15k miles. Lexus requires it if you do towing or carry heavy loads such as boats and RV's. There is no need to replace if you do normal driving except to just check the fluid level and condition every 30k.
Is it the same for the rear?
Here ya go!
th-cam.com/video/YIZvihrrR1w/w-d-xo.html
How many miles I change that?
Here is the Lexus maintenance schedule. Go to the pages in the back to see all maintenance schedules. It looks like you should replace every 15k miles if you're towing or carrying a load. Otherwise I typically change every 30k for peace if mind even if Lexus says I don't have to.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/omms-s/L-MMS-16GX460/pdf/L-MMS-16GX460.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjIl7fqkK3tAhXLvJ4KHfIvD9MQFjACegQICBAB&usg=AOvVaw3LWZzWgFe5T9EELFTADoBp