The model was heavily revised for the 2015 model year, so this year it will. Your subaru impreza is an investment, so always equip it with the best components. Jeff decided to replace the oem fluid in his transmission and rear differential with redline gear oil. I have a 2016 5 speed but the plug is stuck on the trans. Trade up to a new subaru with more industryleading safety and technology features.
Redline oil mtl this oil is too low of a viscosity to be used in the subaru awd manual transmission. After collecting the necessary tools and replacement parts, jack, drive, or lift the car. In the forum you will find an informative tech area, a place for members journals, vendors with special members pricing, and monthly contests. Use only engine oil with the grade and viscosity recommended in your owners manual. This owner s manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. The rear end, including the 2000 models w viscous rear diff, also uses a 75w90 oil without friction additives. New subaru owners may qualify for a vehicle modification reimbursement. Manual transmission parts for subaru impreza for sale ebay. A manual gearbox in a subaru contains meshed gears.
I was really amazed at how well this car performed and both of us have fell in love with the idea of owning it as a track car. Hi all, a friend and i are looking at purchasing a 2002 subaru sti ra spec c. Check your subaru fluid levels in 60 seconds center subaru. Transforming a 2006 subaru impreza wagon into an sti powered street demon 1989 jdm honda civic sir powered by h23 vtec with bseries transmission ss battles. Dimple magnetic manual transmission drain plug 20152020 wrx sti. Subaru impreza wrx gearbox for sale in uk view 70 ads. Your package will include 5 quarts of genuine subaru 75w90 high performance gear oil soa427v1700 x5 the extra s 5 gallon pail is no longer available and is now superseded by these quarts. Recommended type of transmission oil for subaru impreza. Toyota corolla, honda civic, ford focus, hyundai elantra, vw jetta, mitsubishi lancer. Apperantly it has to do with tight us regulations on gas mileage. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Also, can you switch to synthetic mix at this point the type of oil for the first 66k is unknown.
This comprehensive manual offers important, detailed, vehiclespecific information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 2016 subaru wrx or wrx sti. What type of oil would you suggest for a 2006 subaru impreza 2. Hey guys, i have a 2016 wrx with 4111 miles and ready for an oil change. Subaru recommends you replace the transmission and front differential oil every 30,000 miles. In 20 subaru dropped the name impreza from its list and used only the former versions. Generally this is a pretty quick job once youve decided on an oil to use.
Since the 1970s, all subaru conventional automatic transmissions have been jatco designs adapted to subaru specifications. When i had my subaru impreza serviced by an independent service outlet recently they used 10w40 semisynthetic oil, not the 0w20 synthetic oil specified in the owners manual. This kit is intended for the wrx or sti sixspeed manual transmission. Page 2 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Jack up the front of the car, drive it up onto ramps, or if youre lucky enough to have access to a lift, put the. I recently hit the 60,000km or schedule c maintenance milestone which includes a full transmission and rear differential fluid change on the wrx. The impreza is over 60,000 miles, and i replaced the oil in the transmissionfront differential and rear differential with dino valvoline 75w90 at 30,000 miles. The front differential and gear box share the same oil on the 6 speed manual in the sti. When its time to change the transmission and rear differential fluid, these kits make it. This oem subaru 75w90 gl5 fluid will work in any subaru that requires 75w90 fluid in their transmissions and differentials. A manual gearbox in a subaru contains meshed gears transferring power from the engine in differing ratios to the front, center and rear diffs, thence to the wheels. When i queried them i was told that 0w20 is too light and that it isnt available in australia.
In addition to the regular version you can purchase. Note all 2016 forester, outback, legacy, impreza, brz, crosstrek, and wrx have. Subaru 75w90 high performance geartransmission fluid1 quart. The chain type on subarus ride on the metal pins on the sides that hold the links together and use friction to transfer the torque and is a pull type cvt. Dexron iii, iid, iie semisynthetic transmission fluid. Dual range gearboxes allow the driver to select between higher and lower range of gearing. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions. This is a quote from another thread on here, and as. Subaru impreza engines common problems, oil types, specs. A general ruleofthumb is to change the oil and filter every 3000 miles. Checking your subaru fluid levels in 1 minute may save you hours of headaches. Subaru impreza gearboxtransmissions repairs, rebuild. Idemitsu 3004009975000c020 atf type hp automatic transmission fluid 1 quart.
Transmission and differential fluid change motul gear. To maintain the efficiency and performance of your subaru stis manual transmission, we recommend you use oem components from the subaru parts online retailer network. Transmission and differential fluid change motul gear oil 2016. To maintain the efficiency and performance of your subaru imprezas manual transmission, we recommend you use oem components from the subaru parts online retailer network. Mobil 1 doesnt explicitly state to not use their 75w90 ls gear lube in a gl5 mt, but they do warn against using it some mts, and my take is that the intended use is focused on. Subaru forester 2020 subaru crosstrek 2020 subaru impreza 2020 subaru wrx. Igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. Subaru impreza transmission fluids, oils, additives. Used subaru impreza with manual transmission for sale. The impreza is over 60,000 miles, and i replaced the oil in the transmission front differential and rear differential with dino valvoline 75w90 at 30,000 miles. Subaru tecnica internationals choice to continue using the oil pumpequipped 6mt.
Find out if you qualify for our free subaru roadside assistance. In the technical service manual for the 2007 wrx sti sedan, it states. Subaru impreza is the most known compact car of this brand which has been manufactured since 1992. Some of the lore gets started with the gear oil manufacturers. Subaru impreza manual transmission and front differential oil change.
As long as i have 201415 subaru repair manual, i am good to go. The brzfrs sixspeed is a different gearbox and requires less fluid. I use full synthetic oil and typically go 4000 miles. Gearbox oil serves to cool and lubricate the gears, making the box run quietly and allowing for smooth gear changes. Its ok to change early, especially with hard driving, coldhot weather, or manual. Manual transmission and rear differential what fluid do. Motul motylgear 75w90 2004 subaru impreza wrx sti 6mt. The gears are under high operating forces and turn at high speeds.
Fortunately, it didnt drop the performance compact sedan. Tnt logistics and nationwide approved fitting stations mean fast service. Lots of subaru wrx fans were likely upset with the elimination of the 5door hatch for the 2015 model year, as the 2015 subaru wrx went back to offering only a fivepassenger, fourdoor sedan. Change the motor oil and filter on a subaru impreza wrx sti. I am debating between the pennzoil ultra platinum 5w30 and the amsoil signature series 5w30. Subaru inpuressa is a compact car that has been manufactured since 1992 by subaru, introduced as a replacement for the leone, with the predecessors ea series engines replaced by the new ej series now in its fifth generation, subaru has offered fourdoor sedan and fivedoor body variants since 1992. Getting a new 2016 impreza with manual transmission in the us i really like the 2016 impreza 5door, but its a bummer that they only offer it with an automatic transmission here in the us. For the 2007 wrx sti, the subaru extra gear oil 75w90 was used at the factory for the rear differential and manual transmission. Oem lsd fluid the above setup is what i normally use on all subie. This guide will illustrate an oil and filter change for a 2005 sti, but should apply to similar subbies.
Subaru is initiating a service campaign for certain 20152018 forester 2. Changing the transmission oil on a subaru impreza wrx sti. Change manual transmission fluid on a 2006 subaru wrx sti duration. Subaru wrx 2016, pento speed sae 5w30 full synthetic ll14 motor oil, 1 liter 1. Among subaru models impreza is between subaru trezia and midsize legacy. Ive had no problemsissues, but i think i want to change to synthetic, anyway. Gear oil for differential and manual transmission subaru. How do you change the transmission oil in a subaru impreza. I have stocks of mobil 1 advanced syn 5w30 at home but read up that is not good for the 2. Subaru announced prices for the 2016 impreza, which will arrive at subaru retailers in late fall. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable cvt transmissions. Subaru manufactures its own manual and cvt transmissions for nonkei cars.
The same held true for the 2015 subaru wrx sti hot rod version. For example, redline clearly has different applications in mind for their 75w90 gl5 gear oil and their 75w90ns nonslip gl5 transmission oil. After 86k, the car seems to be content with this interval. Transmission and differential fluid change 20152016 subaru wrx. Subaru gearbox diagnostics make the right choice here at subaru gearbox, our highly experienced subaru specialist mechanics will identify the exact cause of your subaru problem gearbox repair fixing subaru gearbox problems is our specialty, whether it is routine subaru maintenance, simple gearbox repairs, or a complete gearbox rebuild.