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Subaru Legacy/Outback Oil and Other Fluid Questions

48 messages,  Last post on Oct 13, 2011 at 2:39 AM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Fuel System, Oil, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Sedan, Wagon

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#42 of 48 Fluid coming from tansfer case by jim355

Jan 16, 2010 (7:30 pm)

I have a 95 outback and after a recent engine change the transmittion ( or transfer case ) started slipping and now there is fluid coming from the fill port of the transfer case and the transmittion is empty of fluid. There is a loud grinding noise when trying to drive but with the car on jack is dosent make the noise and seems to trun the wheels fine. What could it be. A bad transmittion, transfer case or torque converter?

#43 of 48 Synthetic fluids for differentials by 204meca

Jan 21, 2010 (10:15 pm)

Any comments / experience on the pros / cons of using synthetic fluids for front & rear diffentials?

#44 of 48 Re: Synthetic fluids for differentials [204meca] by xwesx

Jan 22, 2010 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: 204meca (Jan 21, 2010 10:15 pm)
I use synthetic 75w-90 in my Subaru(s), both front and rear differentials, and it makes for easy moving on cold mornings (0F and colder) compared to the stock fluid. I love it - the very first thing I do when I get a new Subaru is change out the differential fluid to synthetic.
 
Cons? Well, my '08 Outback, with its rear LSD, chattered a little when I spun the tires, but a little slip lock cleared that right up. I only drove it 300 miles (on dry pavement) before changing the fluid, so I am not sure if the chatter would have occurred with the OEM oil.

#45 of 48 Re: OIL IN RADIATOR [rsholland] by wolverin13

Mar 08, 2010 (10:15 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Jun 17, 2007 11:34 am)
OK BUT WHAT IT HAVE TO BE DONE
I EAR THAT IS BETTER TO CHANGE THE WHOLE ENGINE

#46 of 48 Re: OIL IN RADIATOR [wolverin13] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 08, 2010 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: wolverin13 (Mar 08, 2010 10:15 am)
Nah, that's like building a new house because the roof leaks!

#48 of 48 Re: Fluid coming from tansfer case [jim355] by subbie4rever

Oct 13, 2011 (2:39 am)

Replying to: jim355 (Jan 16, 2010 7:30 pm)
This just started happening to my car tonight!! Its very loud, and I cant seem to make it go away at all, check lots, think i found where the sound is coming from, i had my hood up and was rolling it verry slowing to discover where the sound was coming from, not too sure what it is but I can see it looking down from my engine (thanks to a new intake I just put it getting rid of the big air box.) and it had like an axle to a boot to a green cylinder to a box. Did you find out what it was?! Please need help!!!
 
Anyone!!
Thank you!!

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