Meallbhan

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I was checking fluid levels today as the car was in for a service last week and wanted to see if everything was ok. What is the wee dip stick for on the right of the turbo (looking at the front of the car)? Is it the gearbox? When I checked its level it was way below the min mark, thought Subaru should have done this???

Cheers.

mit

iTrader: (10)

Yeah it's the gearbox dip stick.

El Cat

how do u fill and drain it??

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

You drain the gearbox via a plug on the bottom of the box itself I believe.

Fill it usually with great difficulty and mess But seriously, you fil it with a funnel through the dipstick hole

El Cat

i'm just about to do all my oils and fluids this week as none have been done for last 4000 miles and ive owned the car 6 months now
so just piece of mind really!

TurboAndy

iTrader: (1)

Yeah as every one else says, Gearbox.

There are 2 gear box drain bungs.

One where the front Diff is and the other is on the side of a little sump.

You have to remove both or you wont get all the old oil out.

But filling is a right tw@t to do.

Funnel with a hose on the end of it.



Would of thought your dealer would of checked it when it was in for a service.

El Cat

i thought that too as he said his went for a service
i assumed service was all oils and fluids
i usually do all mine myself on cars but trying to work everything on a scoob is a bit different!

Microstar

To refill its easiest to use an oil syringe - e.g. CGG500 500cc Oil Suction Gun - Lubrication & Fuel Transfer equipment - Machine Mart

Meallbhan

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Yeh I thought Subaru would have done it too, especially when I paid them £400 for the privilage! I shall be on the phone first thing tomorrow wanting an explanation. This is making me wonder now if they actually gave me a new oil filter or just cleaned the old one. I should have marked it before it went in.

A syringe is a good idea, shall remember that one. Cheers Guys.