Subaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity - Rear differential gear oil - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Recommended grade and viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. Never use different brands together. For details, refer to “Manual transmission, front differential and rear differential gear oil”.

    Rear differential gear oil
    There is no rear differential gear oil level gauge. To check the rear differential gear oil level, consult your SUBARU dealer for inspection. ...

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