JoeGT Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Anybody else had the chance to check their manual transmission/front differential oil level yet? Following the string of low power steering fluid vehicles, I checked all my fluid levels. I had to take the large plastic cover off to get to the dipstick. The dipstick was barely wet with gear oil, right around the low mark. My driveway is very slightly tilted, so that may explain part of the lower oil level. Not low enough to be a concern, but still, I'm going to add just a few ounces of gear oil to get it more comfortably in the middle of the low/full mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted August 31, 2004 Share Posted August 31, 2004 Mine was ok, and my engine oil was probably a half quart too full. Make sure you measure on a level surface before you add oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 Mine was on the low mark as well, and I topped it off with about 1/4 qts to reach the full dot, and man, did it ever totally smooth out the shifting! I mean before it was pretty good, but after it was noticeably better, like a hot knife thru butter!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcsine Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I was concerned about my front diff fluid level, but the manual says never to mix different brands of fluid. You may want to drain it before you fill back up with new stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 I'll have to check both of these when I get home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGT Posted September 1, 2004 Author Share Posted September 1, 2004 [quote name='Deer Killer']my engine oil was probably a half quart too full.[/quote] BTW, my engine oil was a too high as well. That was the reason I did an oil change at ~ 550 miles. I plan to add just a small amount of MT fluid (I checked the fluid level in my garage which is very close to level - not perfect but close enought not to make it read almost lower than the L mark). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey']I'll have to check both of these when I get home...[/quote] Mine is ok. Filled to the correct level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Wow! First the PS level on my car is low... Then the oil is a bit high, and I have some gear whine... Any bets I'm a bit low? Going to sneak into the dealer tomorrow morning before work... -B -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Well, checked the diff fluid this morning, and it is low. On a slight slope, but there's only about 1/4 inch or so on the dipstick. Booo! Getting it taken care of tomorrow morning. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandShark Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Had my 5MT get the 3K mile service this past weekend at the Subie dealer. When I lifted the hood before leaving, I noticed (for the first time) that the PS fluid was WAY LOW! I asked the service manager if I could get some added and he said sure. I asked him if it was unusual for a car that's only 6 weeks old to be nearly out of PS fluid. He said it was probably filled too low from the "factory." I was unaware of a general low PS fluid issue with the LGT. Is there some basic flaw or real problem with the PS system in this car? I sure hope not. I really love my LGT. I plan to return to the dealer tomorrow with a printout of this thread and ask the service dept to check all the car's fluids....esp. the front diff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeracer Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Did your dealer do a pre delivery inspection..? All fluids should be topped off before you get the keys. Not just gas. "Gimme mines Balboa...Gimme mines".....Clubber Lang - Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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