Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your wrx, even in the most severe driving conditions. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. It is even the same fluid used for the power steering in my makemodel, so it was a doublewhammy for me. Auto transmission filter is maintenance free replace only when damaged or the fluid has leaked 3. Aug, 2007 how to change the transmission fluid on a subaru 5 speed manual transmission. The subaru impreza is a compact car that seats five, has standard allwheel drive and is available as a sedan or fourdoor hatchback. View and download subaru 2010 impreza owners manual online. Gear oil for differential and manual transmission subaru. Subaru recommends the transmission fluid being changed every 30k miles, along with the rear diff gear oil. The only problem is i cant find an reccomended weight. In this video i am showing you how to replace the manual transmission front differential oil on a subaru impreza generation 4 2012, 20. I have sn 12 impreza with a stick and its getting up in miles so i should change tge oil in the trans and diff. Use oem 2011 subaru impreza manual transmission replacement parts and silence any uncertainty about performance and reliability.
To get the most accurate reading you should check the transmission with the engine running and properly warmed up, on a level service. Jul, 2004 my question revolves around running a gl4 transmission fluid in a subaru where the transmission and front differential share the fluid. Contact us today to schedule a manual transmission fluid. This oem subaru 75w90 gl5 fluid will work in any subaru that requires 75w90 fluid in their transmissions and differentials. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru impreza based on all problems reported for the impreza. My question revolves around running a gl4 transmission fluid in a subaru where the transmission and front differential share the fluid. If the transmission fluid level in your impreza is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube.
I always change the rear differential fluid when i do the transmission. Pull out the dipstick again and check the oil level on it. I start draining the transmission first, then move onto the differential to completion allowing the transmission to drain for that entire time. The factory recommends using gl5 fluid but i have run gl4 in most all my manual. Park your subaru on a level surface and stop the engine. Subaru manual transmission fluid change service information. Ive got a bunch of info on how to do an automatic, but theres nothing about manual transmissions.
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Subaru impreza wrx manual transmission fluid change cost. Generally this is a pretty quick job once youve decided on an oil to use. Hello,this is going to be a long post due to the backstory involved here. I start draining the transmission first, then move onto the differential to completion allowing the transmission. Purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Castrol transmax cvt atf can be used in certain subaru. Check your subaru fluid levels in 60 seconds center subaru. When clutch fluid is added, be check the fluid level monthly. Since the 1970s, all subaru conventional automatic transmissions have been jatco designs adapted to subaru. I have yet to actually look under the car, so id like to know.
The factory recommends using gl5 fluid but i have run gl4 in most all my manual box and the difference between running gl5 and gl4 is night and day, with the gl4 working sooo much better. The engine in your 2011 subaru impreza should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable cvt transmissions. Used subaru impreza with manual transmission for sale. Subaru has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2012 subaru impreza, be our guest. He feels its a little hard to get it into 1st gear even when stopped, so as a preventive maintenance wants to change the manual trans fluid, the subaru spec is gl5, but he has read on the subaru forums that people are having better results with gl4. When adding transmission fluid to your impreza, be sure to add it slowly as the transmission fluid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Subaru impreza wrx sti manual transmission fluid change cost.
Considering the recommended amount to put in after draining the old fluid is around 4 to 4 12 qt dont have my manual. I went to autozone and they didnt know off hand, and i pulled the manual up online and it only showed that i need 3. Manual transmission parts for subaru impreza for sale ebay. At mike shaw subaru near denver, our factory trained. Transmission fluid level check subaru impreza 20082014.
The fully synchronized gears of the 5 or 6speed manual transmissions make every shift smooth and efficient for fluid and exciting acceleration. Subaru 75w90 high performance geartransmission fluid1 quart. Im going to provide a little knowledge about the tranny, since its kind of odd, and talk a little ab. The six speed sti box is the best manual transmission subaru has produced so far and is the centrepiece of the subaru performance range. Subaru impreza owners have reported 9 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. What type of transmission fluid for subaru impreza. When does subaru recomend changing transmission fluid on 99 subaru legacy. Dexron iii, iid, iie semisynthetic transmission fluid.
Subaru manual transmission problems clutch replacement in. If your subaru has a manual transmission, that means having your manual transmission fluid changed. The 2007 subaru impreza has 2 problems reported for transmission failure. This seems like a basic question but what type of manual transmission oil do i use in a 2008 impreza. Recommended clutch fluid if clutch fluid has chambers for each system, be sure to by your subaru dealer.
They know subaru transmissions better than most anyone. Today we show you how to change the transmission fluid on a 2005 impreza 2. Worked out perfectly when i was changing my transmission fluid in my 2010 subaru impreza wagon. Manual transmission parts for 2004 subaru impreza ebay. Hi, i have a subaru impreza, 2008, with 4 speed atf. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your impreza and how to check the transmission fluid level. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your impreza. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your subaru wrx can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Subaru impreza transmission fluids, oils, additives. Its the ultimate drivers gearbox with closely spaced ratios, quick shift action and the strongest gearset yet produced by subaru. Or check your subaru owners manual to see fluid type is specified. Subaru impreza manual transmission and front differential oil change.
Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your subaru impreza can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Subaru impreza manual transmission fluid change cost. Subaru impreza questions gear oil for 20122016 impreza mt. Subaru impreza automatic transmission fluid advance auto.
Since you are close enough to the service interval, probably should do the 30k mile service engine air filter, cabin air filter, oil change, transmission fluid, rear diff fluid, spark plugs, brake fluid. Or if there is a substitute that can be found at a local parts store. To maintain the efficiency and performance of your subaru impreza s manual transmission, we recommend you use oem components from the subaru parts online retailer network. Subaru oem automatic transmission fluid atf pack of 6. The subaru transmission does not require the ls additive, but some of our customers like the shifting feel with the ls fluid. Subaru impreza automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Im about to change out the oil on my 5speed 09 as a part of the 100,000km service. Subaru manufactures its own manual and cvt transmissions for nonkei cars. Subaru design subaru of america official subaru site. Your subaru impreza is an investment, so always equip it with the best components.
Contact us today to schedule a manual transmission fluid change service. Change manual transmission oil 09 jump to latest follow. If it is below the lower level, add oil to bring the level back up to the upper level. 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.
Oem 20042007 subaru impreza wrx sti manual transmission shift cable 35060fe000 fits. Buy original manual transmission replacement parts from the subaru parts online retailer network at your next service interval and leave doubt in the dust. Visit mike shaw subaru to learn how a manual transmission fluid change service could maintain and improve your vehicles performance. 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 recommends you replace the transmission and front differential oil every 30,000 miles. This is for the 5 speed manual version of the impreza. Advance auto parts has 8 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. He feels its a little hard to get it into 1st gear even when stopped, so as a preventive maintenance wants to change the manual trans fluid, the subaru spec is gl5, but he has read on the subaru. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again. The short of it is that im trying to find a gear oil that will work in the 5mt in my 2005 subaru impreza 2. When adding transmission fluid to your impreza, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid.
Ive had no problemsissues, but i think i want to change to synthetic, anyway. First, remove the dipstick from under the hood if you are unsure as to where it is located, check your owners manual. Dependable and lightweight manual transmissions give passionate drivers the control to express their personal driving style. Used subaru impreza for sale in victoria, bc cargurus. Manual transmission oil for 2008 impreza clubwrx forum. Changing the transmission oil on a subaru impreza wrx sti. Subaru impreza questions gear oil for 20122016 impreza. Myself nor the staff of are not responsible for any damage done by attempting this the following was done on a 2005 subaru wrx wagon.
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