Oil Type for Subaru Outback Differential
The type of oil required for a Subaru Outback’s differential depends on the engine type. Here are the specific oil types for different engine configurations:
– 4-cylinder engines: Require OW-20 synthetic motor oil.
– 6-cylinder engines: Require 5W-30 synthetic motor oil.
It’s important to use the recommended synthetic oil for the specific engine type to ensure proper functioning and longevity of the differential.
If you have any further questions or need additional information, feel free to ask!
Contents
- How often do you change the differential fluid in a Subaru Outback?
- What kind of rear differential fluid does a 2014 Subaru Outback take?
- What type of differential oil do I need?
- What kind of fluid does a Subaru differential take?
- Does Subaru differential fluid need to be changed?
- Do Subarus have differential fluid?
- What kind of gear oil does a Subaru Outback take?
- What fluid should never be used in a rear differential?
- What color is Subaru gear oil?
- What kind of oil goes in the rear differential?
How often do you change the differential fluid in a Subaru Outback?
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.
What kind of rear differential fluid does a 2014 Subaru Outback take?
Red Line 75w-90 NS and Motul Gear 300 75w-90 are good choices.
What type of differential oil do I need?
The best way to determine which differential fluid is correct for your application is to reference your vehicles owner’s manual. Using the appendix, locate the section under fluids, transmission fluid, transfer case fluid, or lubrication.
What kind of fluid does a Subaru differential take?
Front & rear diffs both use 75W-90, and the CVT uses CVT fluid.
Does Subaru differential fluid need to be changed?
Just like the oil inside your engine requires replacement to maintain maximum protection, so does the oil in your differential. Anytime there are moving metal-on-metal parts, lubrication is important and the oil will break down over time. Give our Service Department a call to learn more.
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.
What kind of gear oil does a Subaru Outback 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.
What fluid should never be used in a rear differential?
Never, under any circumstances, put engine oil in your differential. This will result in devastating damages to your engine. Engine oil is much different than gear oil, mostly it cannot withstand high pressure. Therefore, engine oil should never be used in place of gear oil.
What color is Subaru gear oil?
Fresh and healthy transmission fluid has a light red, somewhat transparent color. Transmission fluid that’s in good condition is light brown and semi-transparent. If the transmission fluid is opaque and either dark brown or black, it’s bad.
What kind of oil goes in the rear differential?
75W90 GL-5 Gear Oil
The go-to gear oil for most differentials.
