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Recommended Materials: Lubricant

Use the lubricants shown in the table below, or equivalent. See the table below to choose the correct SAE viscosity.

Item Recommended materials
Engine oil standard
Engine oil Choose oil suitable for the standard from the right.
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Those with SN or SN PLUS <Resource Conserving> logo in case of API standard.
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Those with GF-5 <starburst mark< displayed on top of the container in case of ILSAC standard.
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
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Item Recommended materials
API standard
Manual transmission gear oil (TY85)(1) and rear differential gear oil(2) GL-5
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature
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(1) Applicable to TY85 only.

(2) Do not mix two different kinds or makes of gear oil.
CAUTION: If an alternative transmission gear oil (TY75) is used, expected functionality and performance may not be obtained.
Item Recommended materials Item number Alternative
Transmission gear oil (TY75) SUBARU GEAR OIL EXTRA MT - GL-5 (75W-90)
CVT front differential gear oil SUBARU GEAR OIL EXTRA MT - GL-5 (75W-90)