I couldnt believe all the fine metal grit that was in the fluid. full synthetic motor oil. Feb 6, 2010 · Second, if you want the front diff to read full on the dipstick, then 2 quarts is not quite enough to do both the front and the rear. Service type Differential Fluid Service - Rear Replacement: Estimate $168. 2-1. 1st try on trying to take out the hex filler plug, stripped it INSTANTLY. Here is a picture of the fill hole for the front diff on the 2014 with CVT. Fits: 2001 Subaru Forester | Roy Robinson Subaru How do I tell which to use and which is for the front and which is for the rear? Thanks Mar 11, 2019 · Signed up for regular oil change at my local shop. Nov 24, 2012 · guys, as it turns out, neither were the front diff fill plug. If not Subaru fluid, what type of diff fluid for front and rear? 3. The rear diff's plugs takes a 13mm square drive; loosen the top (fill) plug before removing the lower (drain) plug. Jun 9, 2020 · Only 16. I finally bought the 13mm plug. Aug 9, 2020 · I have been reading posts and cannot get a feel for how often to change the front and rear differential fluids. 22 - $265. with the front passenger tire Dec 31, 2009 · David, I'm glad the info was useful. S. 5i cvt. with Valvoline 75w/80 dino. 3. it has its own dipstick and filler and torx type drain plug, same as my 1992 liberty manual had separate transfer case and also different oil in it than the AT. MSRP $30. Will do my front diff at 30k. 87: Shop/Dealer Price $202. I know the weight of the fluid is 75W-90 GL-5. check tire wear because it will eat both of them and not just on the outside since you axle is so free that it follows ruts and bumps and the rear of the car will feel detached from the body. I made sure when filling through the overflow port, that I used a little more than the required amount and made sure to only close it up after I had the port flowing with a steady flow of overflow. XV Crosstrek. Jul 19, 2019 · Front diff fill plug behind passenger wheel does have a gasket. So 2 quarts of your favorite 75W-90 gear oil will suffice for both diffs. Even if this changed on the Sep 3, 2013 · The front diff and the MT (a transaxle) share the same housing on the MT-equipped models. From what I've read, it all seems pretty straight forward, however I wanted to confirm that the manual transmission fluid shares the same reservoir with the front differential. 15k on mine and it looked fine. But I don't think it is stuck. Old transmission was removed, all additional components were removed and installeld on to the new transmission. I did remove the drain and overflow plug for the front differential so all the differential is drained out. Forester. It is hexagonal in shape. Genuine Subaru Part - SOA427V1700 Jan 9, 2013 · I will be doing a ATF change and replacing front and rear diff. Today I noticed a leak from the front driver side near the CV joint, my deductions have concluded there's some seal leaking fluid from the differential. The rear diff. Subaru Specialty Tools - https://www. AUKU; Sep 12, 2022; ATF May 28, 2023 · Are you looking for a quick and easy way to change your Front and Rear Differential Oil on your Subaru Forester? Look no further! In this video, we'll show you how to change your Mar 13, 2014 · This and language in the maintenance stuff downloaded from Subaru seems to indicate that the MT front diff is part of the transmission. One is for engine oil, one is for differential fluid, and another is for the transmission (automatic). buymeacoffee. I used Mobil 1 gear oil that met the spec (it was 10-15 years ago, may have been GL-4). Nov 21, 2016 · Subaru went to all the trouble of casting into the housing just where the drain and check holes are for the front diff, but not so the filler. Decide for yourself how relevant that is for you in the US. Part of May 25, 2021 · 5. . Refilled the rear diff. Oil was very clean and there was of course metal on the lower plug. Aug 24, 2007 · Just did a differential fluid change for the first time, front and back (AT transmission). I had at least 250 ft lbs on it. L. As stated earlier, the rear is a 13mm square drive. 04: 2006 Subaru Forester H4-2. The OEM oil came out black "well used" with some metal particles from the original breakin. From 09/2012. it had 99,900 miles on it. 5K - 3K miles: One qt. The 2014 is a little different than the 2013. Just oil. 28: 2017 Subaru Forester H4-2. 2 quarts for US conversion. quick video of how to replace your front differential fluid 1. Jul 22, 2012 · Just did my rear differential and am now looking at front + transmission fluid. Mar 3, 2015 · Front differential fluid change performed on a 2010 Subaru Impreza. That way if you cannot get the drain plug out, you will at least still have fluid in the differential and can put the filler plug back in and be on the road. Also subscribe for futu Aug 20, 2021 · I replaced the rear diff oil on my purchased new '18 Forester myself at 11k miles, and it was almost black. oil was plenty dirty and the magnet plug had a fair amount of mush on it. com/MTcoffeeHow to perform a (Gen 4) 2015 Subaru Forester Differential Fluid Change. I use a 1/2" drive 18" breaker bar. The p/n is 806913060. front diff and tranny (if the same) use the same type of fluid as the rear diff? 75w/90 gear oil? 2. Be sure to subscribe for future videos. My forester is a CVT Non-turbo May 25, 2023 · At 94,000 miles, and 4 years and 45,000 miles after differential fluid changes front and rear, this is what my front differential looks like today, with a thin dark film of oiliness across the bottom of the differential. Jul 28, 2015 · This site lists two different ones, a High Performance Gear Oil SAE 75W-90, and a Limited Slip Differential Gear Oil 80W-90 (GL-5): Fluids. Jul 13, 2008 · here is your problem. 2 liters is amount or i think that is 1. Nov 22, 2009 · Will drain and fill the front diff. Filters, Fluids, Maintenance. Subaru's like to have regular fluid changes. There was definitely way more fluid in the front diff than was called for on the dipstick. Auto trans. Differential fluid will be the standard Subaru stuff, 75-90w. 5ish maybe 3. Oct 14, 2013 · on it during the change. This seems to indicate that the front diff on a CVT is a separate item and would be drained/filled in the classic Aug 2, 2015 · I'll be changing the front and rear differential fluid next weekend on my GF's 2013 2. Mar 18, 2023 · Front and read differential oil question: Forester maintenance manual indicates the 2 differentials should be periodically inspected and oil replaced only if the car has experienced severe driving. I assume that the dipstick hole is used to fill the diff after a fluid change. If you are looking for a bit fancier fluid there are many out there, I have used Motul Gear 300 75-90 diff fluid with good luck. The manual shows how to check the levels, but not how to drain the old fluid out. Jan 26, 2022 · 2012 Forester AT Joined Jan 26, 2022 Our car is Subaru Forester SH 20124 Speed AT . I have: jack jack stands wheel chocks drip pan Long funnel for ATF fluid T-70 bit What I will need: 1. The correct fill hole is not the obvious one above (leading to the transmission and unmarked) but one well hidden on the opposite side (also unmarked). 36 - $260. I do my own work so it only cost me some time under the car (which I enjoy) and for the synthetic gear oil (Mobil 1- 75w90) an oil filter and 5+ qts. The front should have a 21mm plug. The one in the front of the car on the engine oil pan is the engine oil plug. Before you do anything see if you can locate the correct procedure for setting the preload, I will see if I can find the one I used buts it's unlikely since that was High PERF Gear Oil 75W-90. Tried to check the front diff fluid and the dipstick is frozen solid. com/s Aug 23, 2010 · There are 3 plugs in the undercarriage of your Forester. as long as you have not run the diff dry. (this is how i make alot of money,gottalove those kids)dont let the problem continue as if the bearing fails futher you will change the pinion to ring gear clearance as the bearing wears and damage further Aug 3, 2018 · I used very similar Technic youtube ( Samb wague ) used , which is filling fluid from check drain plug location, I used those 12V electrical pump , intended to suck engine oil from dip stick hole, those pump sell for around US $20 , and it has 3/8 ID 10mm ID barb. Apr 19, 2015 · on it during the change. Dec 28, 2022 · Subaru Canada requires a CVT fluid replacement at 5 years/100,000 km for 2012-2018 Foresters in order to maintain the CVT warranty enhancement that brings the warranty to 10 years/160,000 km. I intend on changing this oil only after a few thousand miles in order to clean out any left behind Feb 9, 2015 · I would like to change the front and rear differential fluid in my 2011 Forester 2. As all who are familiar with this know, it is a tough place to get Differential for 2015 Subaru Forester. or should i say your last oil change facility drained it instead of the oil drain. I brought it to the Subaru dealer and they were able to replace the fluid through the overfill port- which saved me some cash tapping that 8mm bolt out. ) since the front diff is part of the CVT, I now have a new front diff and new CVT for free! :thumbsup: Feb 25, 2015 · 2002 Outback wagon 3. 5 K miles on the vehicle. When you fill the tranny, you fill the diff. INSANE. I'm sorry to report that I'm not familiar with Nulon products (sample links to gear & diff oils and additives). Apr 10, 2011 · Also swapped out the power steering fluid with the same Idemitsu ATF-HP fluid. The transmission can use the same gear oil as the rear differential with one exception I'm aware of (others here might have more about this): Mobil 1 gear oil, which is a highly regarded synthetic, is not recommended for use in the May 10, 2020 · When I tried to replace my front diff gear oil, I found the fill port to be rounded/stripped (first time doing it after being the car used). 5 qt of 75w90 gear fluid,T70 key to remove drain plug. Attached is a photo of the front passenger side. Subaru Forester. Feb 10, 2013 · The front diff in the 5MT also shares this same reservoir of 75w90 gear oil. Tools Oct 17, 2016 · Personally I would question why they said this and actually, swapping out the rear diff fluid is easy enough but, unless the design has changed since the older models (anyone?), the 5MT had the front diff incorporated into the gearbox (4EAT had separate front diff) so the same fluid is used for the tranny and diff. At this point I have swapped out my Brake Fluid, Power Steering, Differential Fluid front & rear, Coolant ( when I did the timing belt), Trans and of course engine oil. But, what I don't know is what type of fluid to use. 102,000 and counting. Remember not to over-torque the rear diff plugs. Mar 3, 2014 · The last front diff fluid change had no metal in the fluid, I tossed a magnet into my new drain bowl ( cheap 3qt food storage container from walmart) for a week just to make sure. I put in just over 1qt of fluid and it was right to the full line. Apr 22, 2020 · The parts for our fluid replacement will be a few new gaskets for the removed plugs. 08 . The T70 front diff drain plug gasket is part # 803926090. My dealer is telling me that the differential fluid should be changed every 42,000 miles. May 9, 2011 · 2. Its easier to fill the front diff. Transmission was reinstalled into the vehicle, filled with new CVT fluid and front differential fluid, and torque converter re-learn completed. amazon. Nov 7, 2019 · Was beginning the front differential fluid change on our 2014 Forester 2. The front diff came exactly to the F (full) mark. MT Fluid and Rear Diff Fluid on 2012 Subaru Forester 5-spd MT. Aug 8, 2020 · I bought a used 18 Forester a month ago with 15,000 miles and the first thing I did was change out front and rear differential fluids and change the oil. 142,000 and counting. The magnetic drain plug was covered and the fluid that i collected held alot of the grit. It was tight. If not Subaru fluid, what type of ATF fluid? 2. May 13, 2014 · Rear diff fluid was definitely dark, and the front was also on the darkish side. Unfortunately it was 3/8" drive. Mar 17, 2019 · I took it to the dealership and just told them i was hearing a whine under the shifter. Nov 6, 2023 · Hi all, I inspected underneath a 2016 Subaru Forester XT and found a suspected oil leakage. Perhaps even tow the car to the dealer. Bean no more: "Mal". All fluid levels seem fine except the front differential level (almost at the minimum) 2. I think some of you guys may be ocd. com/carsntoys Tools and Supplies: https://www. 3 quarts for the rear and front, respectively, and I was a little under full after emptying the second quart. For the Auto(4EAT) the center diff is really less of a diff and more of a clutch pack. . Check your MY2008 OM pages 11-21 through -23 for gear oil specs and page 12-4 for capacities. The fluid is yellow in color, there's no smell to it 3. Jun 5, 2012 · Its whatever you're comfortable with. Any good GL-5 oil will do, many folks have many different favorites. I've never used more than about 1. Sep 13, 2013 · Does someone have a diagram or know where the front diff fill is located. 87: Shop/Dealer Price $197. 4 quarts. 5x NA auto. Two qts. Model: 2015 Forester 2. Mismatched cloth interior swap. 5L Turbo: Service type Differential Fluid Service - Front Please Like, Comment, and Share. The magnet showed very little debris. 5 with CVT and stripped out the hex fitting on the fill plug. There 2 dipsticks in the front: 1 for engine oil, 1 for transmission/diff. On the AT model of the Subaru, there are 3 drain plugs up front, 1 for engine oil, 1 for transmission oil, 1 for May 8, 2023 · I had my forester up on 4 jack stands. What are the signs that diff oil needs to be changed at 30k miles? TIA Mar 21, 2013 · The manual transmission is really more of a "transaxle", as it contains both the transmission and the front differential. 5x 5-speed manual. I was using a long extension on the 8mm hex bit socket and apparently didn't have it lined up properly when pulling on the long ratchet handle. So my wife took our 05 forester to a quick lube joint to get the oil changed and well long story short they drained the front diff instead of the oil:icon_mad: the only good thing is they caught it before over filling the oil. 5 liters of API GL-5 gear oil is required; 75W-90 weight is popular. You have to remove your engine under tray or aftermarket skid plate to get to it. Apr 8, 2009 · I decided to change the front diff oil myself; attached is a picture of the old stuff. 2 quarts to refill my front diff to the full mark on dipstick. I am thinking to open the drain plug - if a quart or so comes out, then at least I've been adding to the right place and there is some oil in the differential, but I'd have to go buy more diff oil in the morning (with another car) and fill up again. The diagrams above are from the 2019 shop manual, and are accurate for 2019-2023 Foresters, and will likely be that way for 2024. Tried to use a jack on the handle but that really did not work. The new aluminum washers are tightened to the low 30's, IIRC. I want to try and REMOVE the fill plug that is stripped, and replace it with a new one. Some of the online manuals indicate to "inspect" the fluids which does not clarify the issue for me. How much oil is the engine using every 2. @Jerenz Bronilla If there was actual differential fluid passing/leaking Aug 4, 2008 · a T70 torx bit does the front diff drain, half inch drive ratchet for the plugs on the rear diff, 17mm box works best on the auto transmission drain I used mobile 1 synthetic 75-140 in the front diff of mine, you could put it in both front and rear of the X as there is no LSD to contend with Mar 28, 2021 · As far as I know there is no front differential dipstick (nor CVT dipstick). The front diff is a T70, and it does haver a washer. Its is lubricated via the automatic transmission fluid. with the front passenger tire Feb 6, 2023 · Sounds like he may have pumped differential oil into the CVT. It also has a washer that is bigger than the oil/trans drain plug crush washers. Also changed my oil on my olds delta 88 at 50k and it was fine. Jan 22, 2015 · The fluid in the rear was not clear and clean like the front, but opaque. 00 Transmission replacement completed. I don't know about my MY19 forester will find out today from the dealer and service centre. ill try to put a figure. May 9, 2022 · Just bought a 2012 Forester with 132K km. I used Valvoline non synthetic and non LS 80w-90 for the rear diff (. • API classification GL-5 (75W-90) (You may use this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil. 3qts in the front and . fluid on my 2009 Forester w/ Premium package. Aug 1, 2021 · ('14-'18) - DIY 2015 Forester 2. Next was the front diff. Drained the rear diff. Oct 4, 2023 · @ffcaro41 - Welcome. The old copper washer got replaced and tightened to about 51 ft-lbs. The old oil was silvery black and there was quite a bit of metal stuck to the drain plug magnet. Dec 24, 2013 · Also, you will need a T70 torx for the front diff, kind of an odd size. if i drain the front differential under the car do i fill it from dip stick hole of the trans fluid or front differential? based on my understanding/ and research of couple days Front diff - using the same crush washer same as oil plug Aug 1, 2012 · There is a front differential, but it's part of the manual transmission, and shares the transmission's gear oil. I'm doing mine once a year since I don't beat Jul 8, 2009 · Hello everyone newbie here with a problem I did search but couldn’t find an answer to my questions. Aug 5, 2021 · I have 46,000 on my 2018 forester Premium. Nothing to service. Extension bar, breaker barThe plug is nearly impossible to get a good grip and break it. Manual tranny so the front was diff+tranny and back was diff only, same oil. Just because Subaru doesn't list it doesn't mean they don't need attention once in a great while. Stinky but no metal particles. 5L: Service type Differential Fluid Service - Front Replacement: Estimate $173. Feb 10, 2017 · FWIW, in the last four Subarus I’ve used either Castrol Syntrax 75W90 or Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90 in the front & rear diffs (Castrol Syntrax 75W90 was superseded by Castrol Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90). The mechanic recommended changing the differential fluid as well, front and rear, so we did that. turns out that the CVT is covered under the 100,000 mile warranty (barely. Dec 25, 2014 · I have since driven the car for a few hundred meters and when I came back, I opened the overflow plug - nothing came out of it. It was dirtier than I expected, dark brown but not sludgey, and with a fair amount of metal shavings clinging to the magnetic drain plug. If the car is ramped, oil flows to the front of the long rear housing, which will be Sep 24, 2013 · Check for the correct tools before starting work, and don't confuse the drain plugs for the front diff, the engine oil sump, and the auto trans sump. 2006 Outback 2. Feb 15, 2020 · Buy me a coffee| https://www. If doing this operation yourself,plan on having a breaker bar and an extension for un-doing the drain plugs. Not seeing any clear instructions online for how to do this on a manual transmission, I bought the "Subaru Legacy (10-16) & Forester (09-16) Haynes Repair Manual" (I hope this is the correct repair manual?) for torque / oil / socket specs. Dec 13, 2019 · On the MT model of the Subaru, there are 2 drain plugs up front, 1 for engine oil, 1 for transmission/diff. Jul 22, 2015 · Just changed the front and rear differential fluid at 51,000 km. Putting the back end up (I used ramps) helped to make room for the breaker bar to get the drain plugs out, but leaving it up prevented the last 100cc of fluid from draining out. 8 quarts) and Valvoline non synthetic and non LS 75w-90 for the front (3. Jul 17, 2021 · A few weeks ago, I changed rear diff oil for my 2015 forester and posted. Nokya Hyper Yellow 2500K fog lights. 8 and 1. It shows in Torque converter figure of the manual. When the vehicle moved out, I saw two penny-sized oil puddles on the floor as well. I found a write up of a 2015 Forester, that was what the 2014 is like. Nov 13, 2012 · DIY: Gen 4 3. We need to change it. Dec 6, 2016 · I'm trying to narrow down some whining I have in my '17 XT, and I'm almost 100% positive it's from the CVT/front diff. I was able to change the rear fluid without raising the car off the ground. I attached pics of gear oil container for details. (51. Can someone please circle where the drain and fill plugs are located? I don’t want to make a mistake. Changing the MT fluid includes changing the front diff fluid. I really don't bother to check or clean them unless I see a diff oil leak from an axle or pinion seal, same goes for the breathers on the front diff/trans. Subscribe: http://youtube. The rear fluid was vey black whereas the front fluid was still a golden colour, and in hindsight I probably could have skipped changing the front. HIR1 high beam upgrade. 5X . I seem to recall using Dexron III is OK to use. Aug 22, 2020 · I am planning to change for the first time my front and rear diff oil in my 5speed 2009 Subaru Forester. oil today! Yesterday, I drained the rear diff. A 13/16" spark plug socket fits VERY tightly. ended up flipping the fluid through the overflow port. Oct 9, 2011 · I wouldn't call it only for off-roaders. Looking at the maintenance schedule in the manual, it shows just inspection every 12000 miles. They said I need to replace Front & Rear differential gear oil. 9qts in the rear. Old serial 863358, New Serial: FAIL Feb 8, 2024 · I replaced the rear diff oil on my purchased new '18 Forester myself at 11k miles, and it was almost black. I currently have about 1800 miles on the XT, and I'm honestly tempted to try and change the front diff and CVT fluid for some fresh fluid at the dealer, I know it's very premature to do it, as I've only got 1800miles, but I want to eliminate the fact that it could be fluid Sep 10, 2012 · This might work if the dipstick was merely stuck. So 2 quarts fill both differentials if the car is level. I did the front diff fluid sometime later and it still looked golden. There's a drain plug you'll need a T70 "star" bit for it. Dec 6, 2016 · I have a 2010 Forester with 116k miles. The front diff on the 4EAT is separate and has its own 75w90 gear oil that can be changed. Word of advice, remove the filler plug first before the drain plug. Ended up going with Mobil 1 synthetic 75w90. Can I use this on my front and rear diff oil changes? I think manual says 75w-90 with spec gl 5. Some notes about changing the fluid on the rear: 1. ? HTH, Feb 24, 2019 · Ghost walking check trailing arm bushing this changes the toe to the point the front half of the car is dragging the back. I looked at Subaru maintenance schedule and its only indicates it just needs to be inspected. First of all, diff oil change is simple and straightfoward as long as Nov 22, 2010 · on my 2006 forester there is a separate transfer case from the the auto trans. Im pretty sure you fill through the vent/ breather, but where is it. The front diff and CVT plugs are close. The front diff requires a Torx T-70 to open. The front diff on the AT-equipped models is a separate unit. Mar 17, 2012 · Gear Oil 75w-90 for the gearbox/front diff, 2012 (Edited We’re the best Subaru Forester Owners Forum to talk about the best years of the Subaru Forester May 6, 2014 · Front and rear differential service as performed on a 2002 Subaru Outback L. Impreza. However, there is a wide range of well-known gear oil products here in the U. You may be looking at videos for much older Foresters. Jan 16, 2013 · Looked like it had been doing it a while, because it looked like the oil had spread around all over and possibly to the CVT oil pan as well (unless the CVT oil is leaking, but from how it looked and smelled, it seemed like diff oil). 6 quarts) All GL5. May 28, 2013 · 1. For Front Differential. Mar 10, 2006 · I changed my diff oil on my Tacoma at 100,000. There is a separate drain plug for the rear diff. 5i base CVT, Mileage: 10150 miles, Purchase: the end of July, 2014. 6 ft-lb) Jun 23, 2008 · With the car level, I stopped pumping the rear diff as soon as it overflowed, and put the rest of that quart plus another quart into the front diff. Aug 27, 2012 · Front diff: About 1. Capacities in the owner's manual are 0. However, using this type of oil will detract from driveability and fuel efficiency Jun 1, 2022 · I changed the diff & tranny oil in my '04 Forester back when it had 40k miles. Is there a fill bolt that can be used to fill the diff to the overflow level? May 10, 2023 · I changed my 2020 sport front differential fluid over the weekend. 0 L. The owner showed the log book to me, and he serviced the car last week from a Subaru dealer. oil, which had about 60,000 miles of use on it, and itwas thin and murky. Maybe:, Subaru really is needed early. In Australia Diff oil is scheduled to be changed every 50,000 km or 31,000miles. The vehicle only clocked 122,000 km. 5i Front Diff Oil Change | Subaru Forester Owners Forum Mine, being a manual transmission, I was able to locate just the drain plug, at the very bottom of the transmission and some dipstick at the back of engine, but before the transmission (not for the engine oil), well hidden. It is on the passenger side, fill from under the vehicle. I did remove the under cladding, just left one retainer on because I was being lazy. I change the rear diff and the fluid was black. This car has not. If the end is bent over inside the differential, the tremendous force of the come-along is likely to pull the yellow plastic handle off the metal rod, and let the rod drop down into the differential. May 31, 2012 · So for the price of a adapter and some diff oil i recommend changing your front diff oil. I sucked my front oil on mine and it looked fine. Please Like, Comment, or Share this video. com/shop/mrsubaru1387?listId=2YVO5I1UIBLN Mar 19, 2022 · I have sae 80w-90 with spec gl 5 gear oil from another project laying around that I’ll likely never use. Jul 2, 2011 · There is an O-ring on the differential dipstick. ) had to get all new tires because the treadwear was different on 3 of the tires (causing the CVT to bind. a bit more complex but not crazy. If you’re not tech savvy… I would have both levels checked by Subaru asap. It is the same gasket (803918060) that is on the rear diff fill and drain plug as well as the front diff overflow plug. , and there are several "cocktail" mixes that appear to be popular. I will be changing it on a shorter interval going forward. 1-1. Dec 1, 2010 · Is there any requirement to change the differential fluid after a specified amount of miles have been traveled on an AWD? If so, is there a schedule for changing the fluid, like every 15,000 miles? I ask because it was mentioned to me that the differential fluid in AWD Subaru's should be changed as mentioned above, and if so I'm not aware of it. It is so easy to do, 1. I would think the 80w-90 would be ok but I’ll go with what this forum says. Bean edition. Dec 8, 2010 · Got the breaker bar out and the front diff oil is changed and I feel the butter in my driving. What the heck? I located a 17mm drain bolt on the driver's side underneath off a large box, so I assume that's the transmission Jul 27, 2019 · I’m looking to change my front differential oil on a 2015 Forester 2. Jun 18, 2010 · As far as dif fluid I was surprise that the front plug was not tight on at all, but I was surprise seeing what came out of the differential the oil was just ugly, I mean I know color dose not mean much but it was chunky, I am glad I did the change at 13k and with my next Subaru I will do it as soon as 10k, I have not done the rear dif as I am Nov 22, 2015 · Front Diff: • Subaru Extra MT (The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of manual transmission oil/front differential gear oil). It's not wet or slippery, and I've noticed no drips on the pavement. 5i wagon: "Professor Sprout". This is applicable for my 2004 forester 2. Apr 24, 2020 · 2 weeks ago (at 120,000 miles), I had service done on the suspension -- new control arm, wheel bearing, and stabilizer bars/bushings. 6R Front and Rear Differential Oil Change I changed my rear differential fluid yesterday at 35K miles and decided to post this to help anyone else do this super easy DIY. IIRC, a capacity is listed for the CVT front diff. Today, I want to share some photos taken during my work. the pinion bearing is worn on the front diff . Any hints on how to get it unstuck would be appreciated. A 2010 Forester I previously owned that I bought used with 69k miles and changed the rear diff fluid soon after was black. My Subaru dealer told me that the oil must be replaced every 50K to 75K regardless of how it is driven. 1. qm ld av ki so cq nq co as hg