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Old 02 February 2000, 05:52 PM
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Hi all,
Does any one have to hand the oil capacities
for an STi, for the engine(sump), gearbox and diff.

The 30k service is due and I was considering using Mobil 1 Motorsport throughout perhaps
using ZX1 aswell - any comments?

I was wondering what the consensus of opinion was regarding oils for the Imprezas and the most commonly used product(s).

Thanks in advance

Howie

Old 02 February 2000, 07:45 PM
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The engine oil capacity in an STi II is about 4.5 litres, however it is usually a good idea not to fill it all the way up (about 3/4 way between the empty and full readings on the dipstick).

The gearbox... err, I think it's about 3 litres. You'll need 3 litres, it's more than 2 IIRC. The rear diff only requires one litre of fluid.

If you want the best, give Pete a call @ Scoobysport and grab some of that lovely Silkolene oil that he stocks. IIRC, you'll need one 4 litre canister of Pro-S, one 1 litre bottle of Pro-S, three one litre bottles of SynTran5 and one one litre bottle of BOA....

Hope this helps,

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Howie, I think they are the same as a UK car, which is 4 litres for the gearbox and 0.8 litres for the rear diff,

Mark
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Thanks guys for your info. and time,
much appreciated

chiz
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STI3 gearbox takes 4Litres. Silkolyne Pro SRG 75 (?) is doing a great job for me.
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Moray, (do you have an sti3?)

What are you using in your engine? I've had various opinions from (Mobil1 Motorsport - PE) to Shell Helix Ultra (DP Motorsport), to Semi Synth 10w/30 as recommended by prodrive (C+K)

Generally I've used Mobil1 or Esso Ultron in the past on my VW's, but for scoobs I want to bottom the best being a Turbo and running at higher oil temps. Silkolene seems to be favourite amongst scooby owners so far! (Would Scoobysport have anything to do with that I wonder!) ;-)

Howie

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