izdizef Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Can I put SAE 110 in my transmission? I am getting notchy shifts before and after I changed to non-syn Valvoline 75/90 as the manual recommended. The specific oil I am looking at is LE Duolec 1605. This is for my 5MT Legacy BK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I wouldn't. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatisit Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 try a synthetic 75/90. that should help out alot. If you want dino oil, use Subaru's Extra-S. I wouldnt personally step up to 110 unless you tend to drive in extreme heat, or drive in sand dunes alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I wouldn't. /thread. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izdizef Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 i do want to stick with dino oil. i couldnt imagine that another brand of oil with the identical weight will give much of a difference. plus i dont really want to be stuck with a 5 gallon jug. what would be the downsides? aside from added friction in the driveline. 75/90 actually works fine until it heats up and thins out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I thought the Subaru gear oil was the cat's meow? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatisit Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I thought the Subaru gear oil was the cat's meow? it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 it is You don't have to buy it in 5 gallon drums either... http://www.fredbeansparts.com/index.php/subaru-75w90-extra-s-gear-and-transmission-quart-bottle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Subaru Extra-S is magic. I'm not one to believe a certain oil can make that much of a difference, but after spending 150.00 bucks on different weights and brands the Subaru stuff is tits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I'm using Wal-Marts Supertech after using Extra-S and so far I've noticed absolutely no difference during normal driving. I don't auto X my car, so I don't know how it would perform under those conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izdizef Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 /thread. this is such a pointless response. no one has yet to give me a solid reason against using the 110. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 It sounds like your already convinced on using the 110, so just try it and post up afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 this is such a pointless response. no one has yet to give me a solid reason against using the 110. And I'm not going to anymore, if you are going to act like that. Try it. I won't recommend it. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 extra-s My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Go ahead and see what you think about the result. Too thick oil in the gearbox/diff isn't going to do more than cause sluggish shifts. If it doesn't work out then you can always swap back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izdizef Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Go ahead and see what you think about the result. Too thick oil in the gearbox/diff isn't going to do more than cause sluggish shifts. If it doesn't work out then you can always swap back. I thought the higher weight would help because the synchronizers work fine initially but begin to fail and grind after driving the car for a bit. I figured that the 110 would stay thicker/cooler for longer and make the gears go in better at running temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 extra-s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Amsoil makes a 75w110 severe gear lube that worked very well in my 08 LGT for 25k. I then switched to extra-s and I would put them on equal ground - extra-S a bit better in very cold weather, AMSOIL a bit better at reducing drivetrain noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izdizef Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 And I'm not going to anymore, if you are going to act like that. Try it. I won't recommend it. How can you expect someone to consider your recommendation without including an explanation to support it...for all I know you are a some teenager who doesnt know jack. Im not looking for oil recommendations. I did that research myself. I want to hear some input about using this specific oil. My logic tells me that it would work. Maybe it is faulty, but it will take a logical explanation to convince me otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Im not looking for oil recommendations. I did that research myself. OR I want to hear some input about using this specific oil. ... My logic tells me that it would work. Maybe it is faulty, but it will take a logical explanation to convince me otherwise. You are so blinded by the superiority of your own ideas that you are not listening to anyone but yourself. Which is actually kind of funny because now more and more people are hoping you'll just put in 110 weight oil. Funnier still is you might actually do it. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Charlie Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Put ice cream in it. It's got gobs of viscosity and has cooling properties, too. Be sure to post how well it holds up. Synthetic and natural both have their adherents, but whichever you go with be sure to avoid types with nuts/berries/chocolate chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izdizef Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 OR ... You are so blinded by the superiority of your own ideas that you are not listening to anyone but yourself. Which is actually kind of funny because now more and more people are hoping you'll just put in 110 weight oil. Funnier still is you might actually do it. u wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 How can you expect someone to consider your recommendation without including an explanation to support it...for all I know you are a some teenager who doesnt know jack. Im not looking for oil recommendations. I did that research myself. I want to hear some input about using this specific oil. My logic tells me that it would work. Maybe it is faulty, but it will take a logical explanation to convince me otherwise. I bet your logic is spot on. I mean, you pegged me for a "teenager who doesnt know jack". [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I bet your logic is spot on. I mean, you pegged me for a "teenager who doesnt know jack". With 4500 posts, you must have had to start posting by age 14... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 With 4500 posts, you must have had to start posting by age 14... I wasn't much older than that when I rebuilt my first Subaru manual transmission. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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