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25 July 2002, 12:21 PM

adamm

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best oil for rear diff - MY98 sti Type R ??

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25 July 2002, 12:52 PM

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I used Castrol Syntrax - Its 75w/90 graded as per Subaru GL5 standards. Rear diff uses around 0.8 - 0.9 litres. Halfords sell this in 1 litre for £9.95

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25 July 2002, 12:56 PM

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cool - same stuff I should use in the gearbox yes ?

How much oil for the gearbox ?

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25 July 2002, 01:09 PM

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Same oil can be used, u need around 3.5 litres for the g/box

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25 July 2002, 01:10 PM

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Silkolene. Doesn't everyone use that already?

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25 July 2002, 01:21 PM

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thanks - reading other threads it's a toss up between the two makes. I'll get either thats available locally..

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25 July 2002, 01:40 PM

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Silkolene. Doesn't everyone use that already?

In the diffs, the gearbox or both?

Matt

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which diff oil ??

which diff oil ??

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