diff fluid change - Subaru Outback

backout2000 · 03-23-2008, 05:16 PM

Hi, I would like to change the front and rear diff gear oil in my 2000 obw w/ all weather package. Does anyone have any pictures or can you help me locate the place to drain them. I have found information that says the front diff drains directly under where the dip stick is located. I dont see it. Anyone with time to help, thanks in advance.

**bheinz57** · 03-23-2008, 05:25 PM

Hello and welcome. Do you have an auto or manual tranny?

Brian

backout2000 · 03-27-2008, 02:37 AM

Thanks for the reply Brian, My 2000 obw is an automatic. 146,000 miles & counting! Owned it for 1 year. I am able to change some of the fluids. Just not exactly sure what I'm looking at w/ the diff gear oil. I have no idea if diff oil has ever been changed.The car runs good. I am real confident the previous owner properly maintained the vehicle. The engine is clean and runs strong. I enjoy working on it and would love to do this task myself. If you have time and can provide some direction? Thanks again.

wb8164 · 03-27-2008, 08:45 AM

If you enjoy working on your Subie, I'd pick up a Haynes Shop Manual at one of the local auto stores. I picked one up and haven't been disappointed. They only run about $20.00 and you can refer to it for other routine maintenance items as well.

Just my two cents.

bill

1320fastback · 03-27-2008, 09:15 AM

For the rear remember to take the fill plug out FIRST, because if you cant get it out after its already been drained your in trouble.

backout2000 · 03-27-2008, 02:15 PM

Thankyou for the replies. I appreciate the help.

**porcupine73** · 03-27-2008, 02:56 PM

Good call on doing the mainteannce. You should find the soob to be a pretty easy to maintain vehicle. The rear diff you just need a 1/2" drive breaker bar or 1/2" male pipe plug socket. The plugs can be in there pretty tight, so some people use a floor jack to push on the breaker bar to get more force. I usually use an impact wrench with a pipe plug socket but it depends what you have available.

www.endwrench.com can be your friend, it hasl ots of free articles from Subaru about how to do various maitnenance, common issues, etc.

htioki · 03-27-2008, 03:22 PM

better yet:

Service manuals for 01'-04' Legacy, Forrester & Impreza!

click on the link. it's in Russian, but the actual PDFs are in English. Download and make a copy for yourself.

03-23-2008, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
backout2000 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2008 Car: 2000 outback winestone Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	diff fluid change Hi, I would like to change the front and rear diff gear oil in my 2000 obw w/ all weather package. Does anyone have any pictures or can you help me locate the place to drain them. I have found information that says the front diff drains directly under where the dip stick is located. I dont see it. Anyone with time to help, thanks in advance. __________________ GO ZAGS

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bheinz57 Superb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Neenah, WI Car: MY12 WRX, MY07 FXT Posts: 6,182 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hello and welcome. Do you have an auto or manual tranny? Brian __________________ If you can't see into the future, you aren't driving fast enough

03-27-2008, 02:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
backout2000 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2008 Car: 2000 outback winestone Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the reply Brian, My 2000 obw is an automatic. 146,000 miles & counting! Owned it for 1 year. I am able to change some of the fluids. Just not exactly sure what I'm looking at w/ the diff gear oil. I have no idea if diff oil has ever been changed.The car runs good. I am real confident the previous owner properly maintained the vehicle. The engine is clean and runs strong. I enjoy working on it and would love to do this task myself. If you have time and can provide some direction? Thanks again. __________________ GO ZAGS

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backout2000 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2008 Car: 2000 outback winestone Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thankyou for the replies. I appreciate the help. __________________ GO ZAGS

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03-27-2008, 08:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
wb8164 Recruit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Car: 2002 WRX and 2001 Outback Limited Posts: 20 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you enjoy working on your Subie, I'd pick up a Haynes Shop Manual at one of the local auto stores. I picked one up and haven't been disappointed. They only run about $20.00 and you can refer to it for other routine maintenance items as well. Just my two cents. bill

03-27-2008, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
1320fastback Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern occupied mexico Car: 98 OUtback and 68 Mustang Fastback Posts: 41 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For the rear remember to take the fill plug out FIRST, because if you cant get it out after its already been drained your in trouble.

03-27-2008, 02:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
porcupine73 I :heart: SUBARU Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Car: '00OBW, '96&'94 Legacy Posts: 4,721 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good call on doing the mainteannce. You should find the soob to be a pretty easy to maintain vehicle. The rear diff you just need a 1/2" drive breaker bar or 1/2" male pipe plug socket. The plugs can be in there pretty tight, so some people use a floor jack to push on the breaker bar to get more force. I usually use an impact wrench with a pipe plug socket but it depends what you have available. www.endwrench.com can be your friend, it hasl ots of free articles from Subaru about how to do various maitnenance, common issues, etc.

03-27-2008, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
htioki Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA 909 Car: 01 OBW, 2.5L, 5MT Posts: 145 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	better yet: Service manuals for 01'-04' Legacy, Forrester & Impreza! click on the link. it's in Russian, but the actual PDFs are in English. Download and make a copy for yourself.

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