Differential Oil Change
Hi all,
I have a STI v2 (1995) Impreza classic and I'm looking to change the differential oil this weekend. I've read up on the process I believe I need to:
· Drive the car for 5 minutes to warm up the oil
· Jack up all four sides of the car
· Undo the sensor from the fill hole (top bolt)
· Remove the top fill plug
· Place drain pan under the differential
· Undo drain plug (bottom bolt)
· Clean any metal shavings from the plugs and inspect for any large pieces! (diff on the way out!)
Questions from this point onwards!
· Should I place some threaded PTFE seal tape on the bolts, to safe guard against leaks, or some other compound?
· What oil would you recommend? Should I buy from Subaru directly?
· In tightening the nuts what torque setting should I apply?
· What does everyone do with the old oil? (would like to be environmentally friendly).
Cheers,
Iceman_II
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