What does a rear diff temp light mean?
DIFF TEMP light illuminates. Continued driving with this light illuminated can damage the rear differential and other parts of the powertrain. If this light illuminates when the engine is running, it may indicate that the rear differential oil temperature is too hot. After the light turns off, you can start driving.
What is R Diff temperature Subaru?
Exclusive to the Subaru WRX STI, the “R. DIFF TEMP” warning light indicates when the oil lubricating the rear differential is overheating. Once again, we recommend pulling over and letting the differential cool off until the warning light turns off.
What fluid goes in a rear differential?
There are two types of differential fluid. One is mineral oil, which is a natural, crude oil-based fluid. The other is synthetic differential fluid, which is created in a lab.
How far can you drive with no differential fluid?
However, unlike oil changes which need to happen much more frequently, you can usually postpone transmission flushes anywhere from 50,000 miles to 100,000 miles – or even 150,000 miles in some cases.
Why is my rear differential temperature light flickering?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. This is a common problem with many Subarus… if your REAR DIFF TEMP light flickers like this, it is typically the result of corrosion on the single-wire blade connection.
What to do if rear differential oil temperature warning light does not turn off?
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the nearest safe place. Park the vehicle for several minutes. After the light turns off, you can start driving. If the light does not turn off, contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
When does the r.diff.temp warning light come on?
Whenever I accelerate the R. Diff. Temp comes on and then goes off again as soon as I ease off. It does not show when the car is idling, and it will come back immediately after starting the car no matter how long I wait. Does anyone know what this might be?