Colorado Transfer Box Oil Level

[Tbone]

Can anyone tell me how you check the oil level on the transfer box and what oil I should use. I can't seem to find any online pictures etc.

I have looked into getting a manual but none seem to be right for my Colorado 3.0 TD GX 1998. Maybe someone brighter than me can point me in the right direction.

Thanks in advance.

Tbone

[sandgroper]

TBone,Gregorys (Australian)have a petrol manual available but you have to purchase an additional diesel supplement that covers Colarado/Prado and diesel hiluxs from 1990-99.

The gearbox and t/case each have 2 plugs one for draining,one for filling.

When you refill on a level surface the the filling hole is the upper level for the oil.

Differentials are the same.This is generally applicable to all common vehicles.

I use Castrol VMX 80 on my 5 sp landcruiser and t/case.

Limited slip diffs ,if you have them, need a special lubricant

[sandgroper]

That supplement is actually for 97-01

Here is a link but I couldnt see the petrol version but I know it exists and Gregorys is part of Haynes now.

http://www.haynes.com.au/category175_1.htm

Ross

[Tbone]

Thanks very much sandgroper thats really helpful.

Tbone

[Wishmasteruk]

I have the landcruiser colorado auto, i was told from the dealer there are 2 version's contant 4 wheel drive and semi so 2 types of oil

4 wheel drive constant (mine) - sx75w - 90 gl-4 semi synthetic

 

please do not fill to the top of the hole, manufacturer states 1 litre overfilling will only create leaks hope this helps.