I did my first differential oil change on the car ever at 186,000 miles and everything looked good. Subaru builds a solid car from a mechanical standpoint.
I have been warned on differential service (of a different vehicle) to check to see if you can remove the fill plug PRIOR to draining the fluid. It would make sense to add the overflow plug to that routine.
@@MrSubaru1387 I'm about to do the fluid change, but I swear I can't find the front dipstick on my 2016 Outback 3.6. Sadly, I believe Subaru removed the dipstick and moved the fill port to the bottom side of the differential.
@@blueweb00 2015 with 3.6, same issue, also looking for the tool to pull the drain plug. its like a t44 or something. There is a "nub" where the dipstick may have been supposed to be. Have not messed with it in fear of breaking something. @MrSubaru1387 can you clarify the newer model fill port on the front diff please??
Very nice, I have a legacy sedan h6, 3.0 2005. The torque values that are applied are the same as those indicated in the videos, since my vehicle is Japanese.
Tip for everyone that doesn’t have a dipstick for the front diff. There’s a grey plug with a tube in what looks to be the same area. It says diff real small on the side.
Is there any way you could do a video on how to change the fluid in a 2010-2014 Subaru Outback 2.5 Front and Rear Differential fluid change video? I love your videos!!!
The cleanest Mechanic I have ever seen, I wish my mechanics were even 10% like you . I guess I have to start working on the car myself but first I need a place. somehow could be a related question, on my Subaru Forester after driving on snow I get a burning oil smell when , there are no leaks anywhere, any idea? I know this is not easy to guess but I have seen many people online with the same issue , I thought it may be a common thing, apparently the dealer doesn't even know what it is lol. thank you
@@MrSubaru1387 2014 2.5 model , the smell started from about 15k now I have 45k on the clock , using 0w20 oil, I don't know if this is related but when I start the car I also have the chain tensioner noise for the first few seconds .
Being that it's a 2014, and should have an FB25B. I'd say it's oil consumption. It's a pretty well known issue on those engines. How often do you check your oil level?
I check it every month, no consumption or very little, once I drove it 15k km without changing oil and the level was still ok between the min and maximum range on the dipstick. the smell is not from the exhaust pipe and there is no smoke. it is driving me crazy :)
By seing your videos you gonna save me a lot of money. One question, how to know the type of the rear differential ? and va1 or va2 is it the same oil ?
For the previous generation 04-09 EZ30 cars. The rear diff torque spec is only 29Nm. Any idea as to why there is a difference? Especially as they are the same VA2-Type
I love watching this one!! so is it one bottle for the rear? Seemed like only one. After watching this again I am going to at least try to do the front I really like working on my cars its just hard after injuries.
Do you happen to know if the drain and fill plug gaskets are the same part numbers for a 2019 outback 2.5? If they are different, do you know which gaskets that year model would need? Thanks. I enjoyed your video.
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I put in and measured exactly what I pulled out in the front but when I check the dipstick a few days later it’s exactly halfway between E and F. Is that right? Thanks mrsubaru you are the BEST!
@@MrSubaru1387 I would like to thank you very much for making this video. The dealer I have been going to has said do not worry about this and I know way better then that. I am a older lady but grew up working on various cars. I will wait for warm weather and get myself some car ramps like to have here and follow just what you showed. I took notes so I should be fine. Its a bit scary though when you are alone and have no one around when you are doing things like this. I was going to have a guy help but he proved to be simply trying to make mistakes to get paid twice and he was not careful with the coil pigtail and he knew it was broke and thought he could slide by but Father God was looking out for me and the check engine light came on. I made sure I got the part he never kept his word about anything and I will never allow him to touch my cars again. Lesson learned. Again I am very grateful for all of your teachings. Peace and blessings to you and your family always. Sherry-Elizabeth
When installing rear diff oil...who or where you get the small pump for the oil bottle? I have a Lincoln suction pump however the set up you used look easier. Thanks for taking time on these vids. I enjoy listening to them.
I have had a Subaru forester 1997 (automatic) from new, that has been great for all the years with very little to do other than annual services. However, recently I have had a lot of vibration & shuddering on the wheels when making tight turns (left or right). It is difficult to identify which wheels the noise or shudder comes from and I don't feel much through the steering wheel. I have had all difs replace that has reduced the frequency but not always. We hope it isn't the automatic gear box but has anyone got any ideas what to do next.
I bought a 2013 subaru outback limited3.6 with 114000 and its over 14,000km and i noticed sometimes when its cold. It has a whine when slowing down. Could this be due to the diff and transmission service not being done? If not any suggestions on what i should be looked at. Dealership just replaced spark plugs with pcv. Harmonic balancer needs replacing due to its wobbling idk if that could cause the whine but it came out of no where
hey I had this same exact problem. what I've noticed with my car is that is was much easier to pull out the dipstick when the car is cooled off. also try spinning/wiggling the stick around to try and break it free before trying to pull it out. if it's really stuck in place try to crack it open just enough for you to squeeze a little bit of gear oil underneath the yellow lid with a small eye dropper and let it sit there for a little bit then try again
Hi, thank you for providing huge useful info about Subie. Can I ask a simple question? My car is 2011 Forester, and there is a tire skidding sound when doing a U-turn or sharp turn from rear almost in every surface in both direction; it is not a joint or axle problem-related sound, I checked it before. In my opinion, there are two possible scenarios 1) only rear left tire is new, and others are used things due to unexpected tier broken, 2) time to replace differential fluid?... hearing that sound in every morning is pretty stressful. Could you give me a solution?
Mismatched tires on a Subaru are a big no-no. All four tires have to match and have the same thread depth. I'd imagine your issue stems from that used tire.
Yeap... thanks! should replace tires before winter time. By the way, what is your favorite tire brand and model? Here, midwest, winter is sometimes crazy, but most of my area is 'totally' plain, just covered with bunch of white power and power. I think the original equipment, Yokohama Geolander, is pretty good, but want to try other brands.
2008 Outback 2.5 NA- I bought this car used and tried to perform a diff service. Couldn’t get any plugs to budge, even with a breaker bar and penetrating oil. I suspect the plugs have never been removed and the rear ones are rusty. 130k on the car, I need to perform this, any suggestions for getting the plugs off?
This may sound like a stupid question but what do you use in that spray can to clear off the oil I noticed you used it before thank you for these helpful videos.
should be fine till your next service, on your next service however see if you find any more and if so take it in to get it checked out. edit: i'd also service it slightly sooner than recommended just to be safe
@@MrSubaru1387 where can we coommoon folk get access to a manual I really wish I could get one for the 2011 Outback Limited 3.6R is there any way to find them? Thanks
I did my first differential oil change on the car ever at 186,000 miles and everything looked good. Subaru builds a solid car from a mechanical standpoint.
Maybe not so much the headgaskets on the EJ25 motors, but for the most part you are right.
I know this was five years ago but your cars are so clean underneath I think you wash and wax the undersides. Thanks for a great video (Canada).
There is something extremely satisfying watching you work. Subscribed.
I have been warned on differential service (of a different vehicle) to check to see if you can remove the fill plug PRIOR to draining the fluid.
It would make sense to add the overflow plug to that routine.
Ha! I was headed out to the garage to do the diff maintenance on my 2010 3.6R and happened to check TH-cam before I did. Great video!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
So useful, as always 👍🏾
Your videos allow me to save a lot of money, and teach me how to maintain my Subaru
Expert mode as always on.
Perfect video to watch on a Sunday ☺️
Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻
Thanks for posting that. It's so easy once you see it done!
Professional as always, Take care.
Thank you.
Thanks for the video! My Subaru dealership service department is charging $220 for differential fluid change.
Wow!
@@MrSubaru1387 I'm about to do the fluid change, but I swear I can't find the front dipstick on my 2016 Outback 3.6. Sadly, I believe Subaru removed the dipstick and moved the fill port to the bottom side of the differential.
@@blueweb00 2015 with 3.6, same issue, also looking for the tool to pull the drain plug. its like a t44 or something. There is a "nub" where the dipstick may have been supposed to be. Have not messed with it in fear of breaking something. @MrSubaru1387 can you clarify the newer model fill port on the front diff please??
Very nice, I have a legacy sedan h6, 3.0 2005. The torque values that are applied are the same as those indicated in the videos, since my vehicle is Japanese.
Tip for everyone that doesn’t have a dipstick for the front diff. There’s a grey plug with a tube in what looks to be the same area. It says diff real small on the side.
Is there any way you could do a video on how to change the fluid in a 2010-2014 Subaru Outback 2.5 Front and Rear Differential fluid change video? I love your videos!!!
Great video. Thank you so much. I am going to do the same on my 2011 Tribeca.
Doing my 2011 3.6r-parts numbers are exactly the same as your 2014.
I just got a 2011 as well. You’re sure that all of the parts are the same?
Mr Subaru...The best!
The cleanest Mechanic I have ever seen, I wish my mechanics were even 10% like you . I guess I have to start working on the car myself but first I need a place. somehow could be a related question, on my Subaru Forester after driving on snow I get a burning oil smell when , there are no leaks anywhere, any idea? I know this is not easy to guess but I have seen many people online with the same issue , I thought it may be a common thing, apparently the dealer doesn't even know what it is lol. thank you
What year model is your Forester?
@@MrSubaru1387 2014 2.5 model , the smell started from about 15k now I have 45k on the clock , using 0w20 oil, I don't know if this is related but when I start the car I also have the chain tensioner noise for the first few seconds .
Being that it's a 2014, and should have an FB25B. I'd say it's oil consumption. It's a pretty well known issue on those engines. How often do you check your oil level?
I check it every month, no consumption or very little, once I drove it 15k km without changing oil and the level was still ok between the min and maximum range on the dipstick. the smell is not from the exhaust pipe and there is no smoke. it is driving me crazy :)
Hmm. 🤔 That is a head-scratcher for sure then.
I need a video for a front diff replacement, can’t seem to find one anywhere
Get a Mechanic to do it, frigging nightmare
By seing your videos you gonna save me a lot of money. One question, how to know the type of the rear differential ? and va1 or va2 is it the same oil ?
For the previous generation 04-09 EZ30 cars. The rear diff torque spec is only 29Nm. Any idea as to why there is a difference? Especially as they are the same VA2-Type
For the resr diff area, do you recommend scuffing off the rust and spraying something on it? If so, what might you recommend.
I love watching this one!! so is it one bottle for the rear? Seemed like only one. After watching this again I am going to at least try to do the front I really like working on my cars its just hard after injuries.
Another great video!
Thank you.
Funny how my Outback has regular fasteners everywhere, but for the front diff they just HAD to put a T70. Brb, just going to buy my 17$ torx socket.
Cheers and thanks very much 👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺
Do you happen to know if the drain and fill plug gaskets are the same part numbers for a 2019 outback 2.5? If they are different, do you know which gaskets that year model would need? Thanks. I enjoyed your video.
i have a 2005 Outback LL Bean. Is it the same T70 torx socket? Thanks in advance.
Ia the front diff technically overfilled since it's above the line? Mine is about the same above the line so I'm wondering if it even matters?
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Tremendos videos...
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I put in and measured exactly what I pulled out in the front but when I check the dipstick a few days later it’s exactly halfway between E and F. Is that right? Thanks mrsubaru you are the BEST!
Get her to F mark on level ground.
@@MrSubaru1387 I would like to thank you very much for making this video. The dealer I have been going to has said do not worry about this and I know way better then that. I am a older lady but grew up working on various cars. I will wait for warm weather and get myself some car ramps like to have here and follow just what you showed. I took notes so I should be fine. Its a bit scary though when you are alone and have no one around when you are doing things like this. I was going to have a guy help but he proved to be simply trying to make mistakes to get paid twice and he was not careful with the coil pigtail and he knew it was broke and thought he could slide by but Father God was looking out for me and the check engine light came on. I made sure I got the part he never kept his word about anything and I will never allow him to touch my cars again. Lesson learned. Again I am very grateful for all of your teachings. Peace and blessings to you and your family always. Sherry-Elizabeth
can you spray the rear diff with a underseal or a rust to metal paint ? RE Subaru WRX Thanks !
When installing rear diff oil...who or where you get the small pump for the oil bottle? I have a Lincoln suction pump however the set up you used look easier. Thanks for taking time on these vids. I enjoy listening to them.
This is a cheap transfer pump I bought years ago at Advance Auto Parts. Glad you enjoy the videos.
I have had a Subaru forester 1997 (automatic) from new, that has been great for all the years with very little to do other than annual services. However, recently I have had a lot of vibration & shuddering on the wheels when making tight turns (left or right). It is difficult to identify which wheels the noise or shudder comes from and I don't feel much through the steering wheel. I have had all difs replace that has reduced the frequency but not always. We hope it isn't the automatic gear box but has anyone got any ideas what to do next.
I bought a 2013 subaru outback limited3.6 with 114000 and its over 14,000km and i noticed sometimes when its cold. It has a whine when slowing down. Could this be due to the diff and transmission service not being done? If not any suggestions on what i should be looked at. Dealership just replaced spark plugs with pcv. Harmonic balancer needs replacing due to its wobbling idk if that could cause the whine but it came out of no where
Is this the same for a 2013 2.5?
HELP!!!! Can anyone supply the part number for the front differential dipstick guide tube?
Thanks for your video! The dipstick of my front differential gear is stuck;; any suggestions do you have?
hey I had this same exact problem. what I've noticed with my car is that is was much easier to pull out the dipstick when the car is cooled off. also try spinning/wiggling the stick around to try and break it free before trying to pull it out. if it's really stuck in place try to crack it open just enough for you to squeeze a little bit of gear oil underneath the yellow lid with a small eye dropper and let it sit there for a little bit then try again
Great video. What spray do you use to clean the oil?
Brake parts cleaner.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks
You're welcome 👍🏻
Hi, thank you for providing huge useful info about Subie.
Can I ask a simple question? My car is 2011 Forester, and there is a tire skidding sound when doing a U-turn or sharp turn from rear almost in every surface in both direction; it is not a joint or axle problem-related sound, I checked it before.
In my opinion, there are two possible scenarios 1) only rear left tire is new, and others are used things due to unexpected tier broken, 2) time to replace differential fluid?... hearing that sound in every morning is pretty stressful. Could you give me a solution?
Mismatched tires on a Subaru are a big no-no. All four tires have to match and have the same thread depth. I'd imagine your issue stems from that used tire.
Yeap... thanks! should replace tires before winter time.
By the way, what is your favorite tire brand and model? Here, midwest, winter is sometimes crazy, but most of my area is 'totally' plain, just covered with bunch of white power and power.
I think the original equipment, Yokohama Geolander, is pretty good, but want to try other brands.
I'm partial to Michelins myself. Can't speak on snow tires, never get it here in South Carolina.
MrSubaru1387 haha sure want to go there someday to enjoy sc style ribs!
Hmm. How do you know what rear diff oil your outback uses?
Took a chance and ordered a autool smoke machine .
2008 Outback 2.5 NA- I bought this car used and tried to perform a diff service. Couldn’t get any plugs to budge, even with a breaker bar and penetrating oil. I suspect the plugs have never been removed and the rear ones are rusty. 130k on the car, I need to perform this, any suggestions for getting the plugs off?
Soak them down with penetrating oil several times and try again would be my suggestion.
This may sound like a stupid question but what do you use in that spray can to clear off the oil I noticed you used it before thank you for these helpful videos.
It is brake parts cleaner. Great stuff. I use it all the time.
I noticed you sprayed some break cleaner inside the front differential by accident. Would that degrade or thin out the gear oil ?
Question on the rear diff. washers? Are they the same 803918060 washers - one for the drain plug and one for the fill plug???
Yes, two. One for drain plug, one for fill plug.
Thanks man!. I have to say, your videos are some of the best out there. Keep up the great work!!!
You're welcome.
Awesome
Excelente vídeo, pienso comprar un Subaru tu lo recomiendas a tu experiencia, saludos desde Pasadena TX.
Impresionante, bienvenido a la familia Subaru.
Crushable side of the washer towards the housing? Flat side to bolt?
Yes
MrSubaru1387, I found metal shavings in the front diff. 31,000 miles. Runs great. Any course of action you recommend? Maybe change it out more often?
How big were the shavings? Some build up on the drain plug is normal, chunks are not though.
I wouldn't say chunks at all but not the normal looking sludge. Reminded me of hair left over on an electric shaver.
should be fine till your next service, on your next service however see if you find any more and if so take it in to get it checked out. edit: i'd also service it slightly sooner than recommended just to be safe
Is there a way I can PM you?
MrSubaru1387@gmail.com
How do I determine which rear differential I have on my 2018 Limited Outback 3.6R?
You mean rear differential?
yes
You'd have to look at it and compare it to the different styles in the service manual.
@@MrSubaru1387 where can we coommoon folk get access to a manual I really wish I could get one for the 2011 Outback Limited 3.6R is there any way to find them? Thanks
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Just remindec me I have to do my car .
what year is the vehicle?
2014
my oil still looks like water cristal clean
The gear oil should be a light honey color. Have not seen any that's water clear.
@@MrSubaru1387 interesting and this was changed at the dealer 🤔🤔🤔
Sdt 206
First
Didn't realise it was 2015 still......
@@zfiddy good times
Great video! what spray did you use to clean the excess oil?
Brake parts cleaner.
Thanks! Really enjoying your vids 🙏