The front differential of a Subaru can use either ATF (automatic transmission fluid) or a specialized front differential fluid with a GL-5 rating. The GL-5 rating is important because it indicates that the fluid is suitable for gears with a high sliding force, which is the case for the axles of a Subaru. It is recommended to use a fluid with a GL-5 rating for the front differential of a Subaru.
Contents
- What fluid goes in the front differential?
- What kind of oil does a Subaru differential take?
- What kind of oil does a Subaru Outback diff take?
- Can you use transmission fluid for front differential?
- Can I use transmission fluid in my differential?
- Is CVT fluid the same as differential fluid?
- What happens if you use the wrong differential fluid?
- Does Subaru have a front differential?
- What kind of gear oil does a Subaru take?
- Do Subarus have differential fluid?
What fluid goes in the front differential?
If you haven’t guessed already, the differential relies on differential fluid (aka gear oil or differential oil) to stay working in peak condition.
What kind of oil does a Subaru differential take?
Use the type of tranny fluid as specified in your owner’s manual which is subaru atf HP. The front and rear diffs in the NA cars can use any decent 75w90 gear oil. Valvoline synpower synthetic gear oil will work since it is widely available.
What kind of oil does a Subaru Outback diff take?
GM Original Equipment SAE 75W-90 Synthetic API GL-5 Dexron LS Gear Oil by ACDelco®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.
Can you use transmission fluid for front differential?
The differential will be damaged if you use ATF fluid. It doesn’t have even close to the lubricating properties you need.
Can I use transmission fluid in my differential?
In emergency situations, you can put transmission fluid in your differential, but beware of the lower degree of viscosity compared to differential fluid. Your vehicle will burn through it quickly, so change it out or replace it with the right fluid as soon as possible.
Is CVT fluid the same as differential fluid?
Differential fluid and transmission fluid may seem similar, but they actually serve different purposes. Differential fluid helps to lubricate the gears in your car, while transmission fluid helps to cool and protect the transmission components.
What happens if you use the wrong differential fluid?
They found that whoever replaced the oil in the differential with the wrong viscosity was directly responsible for the damage caused to the front differential assembly and the four-wheel-drive (clutch) assembly.
Does Subaru have a front differential?
Your vehicle’s differential system is a gearbox between the drive wheels that allows wheels to turn at independent speeds and assists your car in turning. All-wheel drive Subarus have both front and rear differentials. The fluid in the differential system breaks down over time and will eventually need to be replaced.
What kind of gear oil does a Subaru take?
Genuine Subaru Gear Oil Extra MT 75W-80 is uniquely formulated for Subaru manual transmissions. This low viscosity fluid reduces mixing resistance, enables efficient power transfer from engine to tires and provides improved fuel economy.
Do Subarus have differential fluid?
Having your Subaru’s differential fluid drained and replaced as often as every 30,000 miles is important to keeping your vehicle running in top condition. At Sport Subaru we offer our customers Subaru Differential Fluid Exchange Service.
