What're You Bay *WRX* Folks Using in your Trannys+Diffs??
07-23-2008, 05:19 PM
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Hey all,
Getting ready to give my ride a little love and am wondering what everyone (WRX folks) is putting in their tranny and rear differential? Yes, I did do a search on here and at the other place, but, as usual, there are like a bazillion different opinions on what's best. I figure I'd just narrow down the info and see what you other locals use, since I rarely ever take my car that far out yonder anymore.
Thanks in advance,
CL
Btw, my '02 bugeye has 30k miles, and I've been running Redline 75-90 since 15k. It felt good at first, but then got pretty notchy, so I was thinking of going back to regular, non-syn fluid or maybe trying some Motul.
Getting ready to give my ride a little love and am wondering what everyone (WRX folks) is putting in their tranny and rear differential? Yes, I did do a search on here and at the other place, but, as usual, there are like a bazillion different opinions on what's best. I figure I'd just narrow down the info and see what you other locals use, since I rarely ever take my car that far out yonder anymore.
Thanks in advance,
CL
Btw, my '02 bugeye has 30k miles, and I've been running Redline 75-90 since 15k. It felt good at first, but then got pretty notchy, so I was thinking of going back to regular, non-syn fluid or maybe trying some Motul.
You can get the service from LIC
or you can buy it from www.lubrify.com
Nothing like it, nothing even comes close. Take it from "old timers" like LIC and myself. Adam from LIC told me about it, and ever since I put that stuff in my car, it's magically cured all grinding, funky shifting through gear gates, everything.
I recommended it to an Evo chick who's got grinding on her Evo (common) and has had to go through an expensive rebuild, which never solved her issue. She's tried ALL the forum bull**** cocktails and redline crap, nothing worked. I told her to get swepco, and problem solved.
07-24-2008, 01:00 AM
#17
210/212 are listed as multi-grade, but they're 80w-140.
Is 201/203 the 80w-90?
http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/gear.htm
Is 201/203 the 80w-90?
http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/gear.htm
07-24-2008, 02:11 AM
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Car Info: 1999 2.5RS / 2004 Forester X
Transmission:
1 qt. Redline heavy duty shockproof
1 qt. Penzoil synchromesh
Top off the rest with Mobil 1 75w-90
Rear diff:
Mobil 1 75w-90 only
I have 125k on my transmission, still no problems yet.
1 qt. Redline heavy duty shockproof
1 qt. Penzoil synchromesh
Top off the rest with Mobil 1 75w-90
Rear diff:
Mobil 1 75w-90 only
I have 125k on my transmission, still no problems yet.
07-24-2008, 07:53 AM
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210/212 are listed as multi-grade, but they're 80w-140.
Is 201/203 the 80w-90?
http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/gear.htm
Is 201/203 the 80w-90?
http://www.swepcousa.com/lubesite/gear.htm
07-24-2008, 02:10 PM
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Totally agree
My 2002, 170K mile, WRX's gear box was grinding like crazy. Got the full treatment from LIC. They filled her up with Swepco and now it's smooth as silk. I'll be going back to them when I hit 200K.
Swepco 80w-90
You can get the service from LIC
or you can buy it from www.lubrify.com
Nothing like it, nothing even comes close. Take it from "old timers" like LIC and myself. Adam from LIC told me about it, and ever since I put that stuff in my car, it's magically cured all grinding, funky shifting through gear gates, everything.
I recommended it to an Evo chick who's got grinding on her Evo (common) and has had to go through an expensive rebuild, which never solved her issue. She's tried ALL the forum bull**** cocktails and redline crap, nothing worked. I told her to get swepco, and problem solved.
You can get the service from LIC
or you can buy it from www.lubrify.com
Nothing like it, nothing even comes close. Take it from "old timers" like LIC and myself. Adam from LIC told me about it, and ever since I put that stuff in my car, it's magically cured all grinding, funky shifting through gear gates, everything.
I recommended it to an Evo chick who's got grinding on her Evo (common) and has had to go through an expensive rebuild, which never solved her issue. She's tried ALL the forum bull**** cocktails and redline crap, nothing worked. I told her to get swepco, and problem solved.
07-24-2008, 05:21 PM
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never heard of that Swepco stuff, but maybe I'll look into it if I keep my car long enough for another tranny+diff fluid change. i don't have any probs right now and don't track or abuse my ride. as mentioned, I rarely drive it at all, so I think I'll be fine putting in some OEM Extra-S for a while.
appreciate all the feedback tho. I'm sure the other WRX guys checking in do too.
appreciate all the feedback tho. I'm sure the other WRX guys checking in do too.
07-24-2008, 09:08 PM
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hmmmmmmm swepco stuff looks interesting ... maybe i will use that when i need to get my tranny+diff fluid change .. in like 3000 miles or so I am assuming. Sometimes my tranny makes that griding noise from neutral to 1st gear. hoping that would be resolved
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