jlim Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Manual I had a quick question regarding the different types of oil available for the rear differential and transmission. Just to make sure, the transmission is connected to the front differential, or am I speaking gibberish? I searched around google and the recommended oil is 75W-90. I was thinking about buying the Redline brand, but I wasn't sure if I should pull the trigger since there have been mixed feelings. I was planning on buying the NS redline for the transmission, but since it is connected to the front differential(?), should I just use the regular Redline 75W-90? I was considering going to a Subaru dealership and getting the OEM oil, but didn't want to go through the hassle. Also, I live in Arizona so it gets pretty toasty down here. Not sure if it would make a difference in the type of oil I use. Thanks for any feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted February 12, 2014 I Donated Share Posted February 12, 2014 Any 75w90 synthetic gear oil should do you just fine. You are correct in saying the front diff is part of the transmission. If you're wanting higher end oil, I would suggest AMSOIL....hands down its the best out there. I'm an AMSOIL dealer and I'm in the Phoenix, AZ area if you're wanting to look into it. Feel free to shoot me a message. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlim Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Thanks for the reply! I'm planning on replacing one of the CV axles (?) this weekend, drain the diff and trans fluid, and maybe fix a transmission leak from the axle seal. I'll probably end up buying some gear oil at O'Reilly's. Thanks for the offer, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted February 13, 2014 I Donated Share Posted February 13, 2014 What part of Arizona are you in? -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlim Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Tempe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 i need to do the same thing to my GT soon. ive been too lazy to find the info tho, lol. welcome to the forums, always good to see another az person here. im in mesa, home of the crazies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleaidestar Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 One of my favorite bands is from mesa, I might be taking a road trip out there near phoenix to look at some places in or around scottsdale..my wife will most likely be attending the culinary school in scottsdale. It's not too far a trip from where I am now and I have some friends in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlim Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Another question. Went shopping for 75w-90, and O'Reilly's only had the limited slip versions in stock. Went to Autozone and same story. I assume the limited slip oil is for the rear differential and not the front transmission. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 One of my favorite bands is from mesa, I might be taking a road trip out there near phoenix to look at some places in or around scottsdale..my wife will most likely be attending the culinary school in scottsdale. It's not too far a trip from where I am now and I have some friends in scottsdale is expensive for the most part. nice place tho, i have family there. what band is your fave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnectar Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 limited slip requires a limited slip differential. standard legacies are open diff I believe. Even my LSD out of a 96 STI does not require a limited slip additive. Motul Gear 300 would be the best bang for your buck. Amsoil might even be a step up but will definitely cost more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleaidestar Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I hear that its a richy rich little town, I even heard some of the locals call it snottsdale. Lol, maybe we will look closer to phoenix, I just saw normal income is 90k in scottsdale. Authority zero is from mesa. [ame=http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3aqi23-BBLA]Authority Zero - One More Minute (Video) Radio Edit Audio - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 You dont want to use anything with LS additive in your manual trans. Use the redline 75w90ns or the Motul Gear 300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleaidestar Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/finicky-shifting-after-extended-driving-198210.html?t=198210&highlight=redline+coctail A few friends of mine have put these oils in there with good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I hear that its a richy rich little town, I even heard some of the locals call it snottsdale. Lol, maybe we will look closer to phoenix, I just saw normal income is 90k in scottsdale. Authority zero is from mesa. ah, i like that band. we usually call it snobsdale lol. its really not that bad, just inflated pricing for everything, and the club scene is full of douchebags. the term scottdale wife is real here, too. theres a reason that thedirty.com started out in scottsdale lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Does he have an auto or a manual? Can't put 75w-90 in the auto... Only in the front & rear diffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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