RAPTR Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hey fellas, My wife's 05' LGT 5EAT needs ATF fluid replacement and unless I want to buy an enormous amount of the OEM fluid, I can't find any of the Repair Manuals suggested substitutions. I did some research and found this; CASTROL Import Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Click the link to see the specifications. What do you guys think? I also e-mailed Castrol to hear their opinion. http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/p,q/pds_ImportMV.pdf It states in the data that it meets all Subaru transmission requirements and Nissans type-j requirements. Kragens and others thought I was retarded but there was no way I was going to put any of that type -f ATF fluid in her car. One of the guys thought that Jaguars only use type-j ATF fluids. Love to hear what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeeeeYa Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hey fellas, My wife's 05' LGT 5EAT needs ATF fluid replacement and unless I want to buy an enormous amount of the OEM fluid, I can't find any of the Repair Manuals suggested substitutions. I did some research and found this; Since the Subaru fluid (IDEMITSU ATF-HP/PSF) comes in one quart (32 fl oz) containers and it only takes four (minus 300ml, for me) I don't understand the "enormous" part. Some things like engine oil or rear diff fluids you have some choices with, but when it comes to your Subaru's 5EAT you should stick to the recommended fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPTR Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 My dealership would only sell it to me in 5 gallon units. Do you know where I can find quarts? I've been looking for the IDEMITSU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 subaruparts.com has them under subaru fluids, iirc. Mike SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPTR Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Thank you oh so very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostsr20 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Yeah, I wouldn't use anything but the suby fluid. My dealer sells it in quarts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Some things like engine oil or rear diff fluids you have some choices with, but when it comes to your Subaru's 5EAT you should stick to the recommended fluid. Good advice. ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Good advice. ^^^^ Indeed, and that goes for any car. Acura and Honda advise to never use any ATF other than their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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