Does the Subaru Outback have limited-slip differential?
At Andy’s Auto Sport, we have a huge variety of Subaru Outback limited slip differentials to ensure that you have every limited slip differential option available to you.
What is Subaru differential service?
Wilsonville Subaru Differential Service Your vehicle’s differential system is a gearbox between the drive wheels that allows wheels to turn at independent speeds and assists your car in turning. The fluid in the differential system breaks down over time and will eventually need to be replaced.
How often should you change differential fluid Subaru?
every 15,000 miles
When Should Differential Fluid Be Changed? Fortunately, differential fluid doesn’t need to be changed as often as the oil in your engine, but we do recommend that you get your differential fluid replaced every 15,000 miles or so.
How to tell if your Subaru Outback has a bad differential?
Like Exoticbreed said..look at all rear bushings close..grab channel lock plyers and twist side to side on all control arms and if any move to easily you have bad bushing. But focus on that lateral arm bushing at frame. It seperates from the inner sleeve. o
What kind of oil does a Subaru Outback use?
GL-5 (75W-90) is correct for the rear differential for all models. But the 2015 Legacy/Outback FSM specifies SUBARU GEAR OIL EXTRA MT (or equivalent) for the front differential in all models. For the high-torque G1 (TR690) transmission mated to the 3.6 engine the FSM notes:
Where is the fill on a Subaru Outback?
The fill is up on the driver side close to the half axle. The second thing that’s a little different on the front diff is that it has a fill overflow plug. So, open the fill and the drain and drain the gear oil, then put the drain plug back in and torque it.
Where is the dipstick on a Subaru Outback?
Additionally it could be a failing wheel bearing, wiggling the wheels may indicate a bad bearing, but not always. Would be best to drive it on a hoist and listen to each corner along with the drive train. The front diff will have a dipstick on the passenger side of the engine bay, towards the back of the firewall.