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.
Many Thanks
Gearbox OIL ????????
Gearbox OIL ????????
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- AlpineRaven
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Castrol Multitrax is recommended by Subaru.
I'm currently running Redline shockproof in mine and its a better oil but hefty price tag.
Cheers
AP
I'm currently running Redline shockproof in mine and its a better oil but hefty price tag.
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
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
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

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
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic

- BaronVonChickenPants
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- Location: Nowra, NSW
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.
Jordan.
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.
Jordan.
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