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What size is the gearbox drain plug on a Toyota Hilux?

Gearbox Drain Plug Size for Toyota Hilux
The size of the gearbox drain plug for a Toyota Hilux is 24mm bolt head with an 18mm thread diameter. This plug is used for the engine, gearbox, or transfer case drain (sump plug) and is suitable for many Toyota vehicles from 1977 to current models, including the Hilux.

What size bolt is a sump plug?

According to rockauto.com, your drain plug should be an M12x1. 75 with a 15mm head. If a 15mm wrench is not fitting onto it, get a new drain plug, then get the old one off using whatever method which will work (short of breaking something you still need!).

How often do you change gearbox oil on a Hilux?

The Australian Hilux service schedule specifies the gearbox oil be inspected every 40,000km. It is not required to be replaced if the ‘inspection’ doesn’t warrant replacement.

Are drain plugs a standard size?

There is no such thing as a universal oil drain plug. However, the industry uses a few standard sizes that are widely available.

What size is a drain plug socket?

What size wrench to use for an oil drain plug depends on the size of the oil drain plug itself, which is a long bolt head. There is no universal oil plug size, but they do come in just a few several standard sizes, such as ¼ inch (. 6 centimeters), 3/8 inch (. 9 centimeters), ½ inch (1.3 centimeters), etc.

What kind of oil does a Hilux d4d gearbox take?

Oil – Gearbox and axle – 75W-90.

What size is the sump plug on a Hilux?

SUMP PLUG BUYING GUIDE

BRAND MAKE/MODEL THREAD
Toyota Hilux, Prado, Aurion, Camry. 12mm-1.25
Volvo 6 cylinder engines(’76 – ’82) 16mm-1.5
VW
VW 26mm-1.5

How do you drain gear box oil?

And Jack’s in the correct size breaker bar or Spanish to suit the gearbox drain. And fill plug or your pan oil pump. All of these are available from your local auto shop the oil is best drained warm.

What size is the drain plug on a Toyota gearbox?

This is a genuine Toyota engine, gearbox or transfer case drain (sump plug) or fill plug to suit many Toyota vehicles from 1977 to current models. This plug has a bolt head measuring 24mm and thread diameter of 18mm.

How much oil does a Hilux gearbox take?

Most Hiluxes takes between 2.2 and 2.3 litres. The exact quantity does not really matter in this case because you have to buy 5x 500ml anyway.

How do you change the gear oil on a Hilux?

Oil unscrew and remove the filler. Plug. Select the correct grade and quantity of oil. Use a funnel or a bottle with a filler stem pour in the correct quantity of oil for your vehicle.

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