Rear differential gear oil – Subaru 2007 Tribeca User Manual

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Maintenance and service

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CONTINUED

1) Upper level

2) Lower level

3. Pull out the dipstick again and check

the oil level on it. If it is below the lower

level, add oil to bring the level up to the up-

per level.

„

Recommended grade and

viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base

oils and additives. Never use different

brands together.

Oil grade:

API classification GL-5

SAE viscosity No. and applicable tem-

perature

Rear differential gear oil

„

Checking the gear oil level

Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear

differential protector. The differential pro-

tector provides protection to the rear dif-

ferential assembly during off-road use.

Removal of the rear differential protector

is not required when checking the oil level.

1) Filler plug

2) Drain plug

Be careful not to spill front differen-

tial gear oil when adding it. If oil

touches the exhaust pipe, it may

cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or a

fire. If oil gets on the exhaust pipe,

be sure to wipe it off.

L

F

1

2

B00318

-30 -20 -10

0

10

20

30

40

-20

0

60

20

80W

75W/90

80

100

40

85W

90

B00032

1

2

B00319

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