I have a 04 Forester XT, does anyone know what kind of fluid I can use in the tranny (5spd) and the Diffs and is their an transfer case?

Thanks

I use Redline shockproof lightweight in the tranny and Redline 75W-90 in the rear. You will get all sorts of different answers on this question though.

I've got some info here:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3091

and

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7326

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NS 75w-90 for the tranny and 85w-90 for the read diff is what the manual calls out for. There are also a lot of other preferences.

I didn't have good experience with complete Redline lightweight shock proof in the tranny since day 1. I am blending my own in the future.

I've used the shockproof in three of my scoobies with very good luck myself.

My service manual says 75W - 90 for both the tranny and rear diff.

I could be confusing the oil faq from service section. But do agree I need heavier oil or synchro friendlier oil.

Peaty,

I am guessing our different mileage cars and wear have something to do with it. I've also heard from locals that RL SP worked wonders for them.

It's hard to find a store that carries 85W90 gear oil around here. Plenty of 75W90s and 75W140s.