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Toyota Hiace H200 (2014): Differential Oil Change

A 2014 Hiace H200 2WD has one rear differential. A 4WD model has two (front and rear). An oil change is recommended every 40,000-50,000 km, even though Toyota's maintenance schedule lists the oil as lifetime. The procedure is the same for both axles. Only the oil volume differs.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-1.5 hours Steps: 10 Tools: Lift or jack with jack stands, 24 mm wrench (for fill and drain plugs), gear oil syringe or pump, drain pan, shop rags

Part

  • 🔩 API GL-5 gear oil, 80W-90 or 75W-85 (rear axle: 3.1-3.3 L (3.3-3.5 qt) standard or 3.4-3.6 L (3.6-3.8 qt) with LSD; front axle on 4WD: 1.4 L (1.5 qt)). Toyota drain plug washers 12157-10010 (2 per axle, single-use)

Step by step

10 steps
  1. Warm up the differential with a short drive (5-10 minutes). Warm oil drains completely.
  2. Put the vehicle on a lift or raise it with a jack, strictly level. A tilt will throw off the fill level.
  3. Clean the area around the fill plug (the upper one, usually on the side of the differential housing).
  4. Remove the fill plug FIRST with a 24 mm wrench. If it is seized, do not drain the oil until you are sure you can refill the new oil.
  5. Place a drain pan under the drain plug (the lower one, on the differential housing) and remove it with a 24 mm wrench.
  6. Wait for the oil to drain completely (5-10 minutes). Inspect the drained oil. Metal shavings or an emulsion (milky look) are signs of wear or water getting in.
  7. Replace the drain plug's aluminum washer with a new one (12157-10010) and tighten the plug to 49 N·m (36 lb-ft).
  8. Slowly add fresh oil through the fill hole with a syringe or pump: rear axle without LSD 3.1-3.3 L (3.3-3.5 qt), with LSD 3.4-3.6 L (3.6-3.8 qt) (GL-5 LSD oil), front axle on 4WD 1.4 L (1.5 qt). Keep filling until oil starts to run out of the fill hole.
  9. Replace the fill plug's washer with a new one and tighten the plug to 49 N·m (36 lb-ft).
  10. Lower the vehicle, drive 5 km, and check for leaks under the differential.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • If your Hiace has a rear axle with a limited-slip differential (LSD), use only special GL-5 LSD oil. Regular GL-5 will damage the friction clutch packs. An LSD is indicated by a sticker on the differential housing or a marking on the VIN plate. If the vehicle has more than 100,000 km, the old oil contains sludge. Brief noises are possible after the change until the system flushes out.