Gearbox OIL ????????

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Bundo
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Gearbox OIL ????????

Post by Bundo » Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:01 pm

Hi.
I am new to the Subaru sence.

What oil do i use in the gearbox of a 1999 outback.

its a manual. I think the centre diff is binding up. so want to change the oil.

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Post by AlpineRaven » Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:04 pm

Castrol Multitrax is recommended by Subaru.

I'm currently running Redline shockproof in mine and its a better oil but hefty price tag.
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1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
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Post by BaronVonChickenPants » Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:56 pm

If the centre diff is binding an oil change wont help as it's caused by a blown viscous coupling.

I believe it's about $1,500 for a new centre diff, not sure if you can just replace the coupling, mine was done by the dealer pre-purchase.

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