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Ok so i got the car yesterday and am slowly giving it a solid tune-up. So far I've done engine oil, ATF + spin filter, air filter, sparkers, new coolant and front gear lube oil. So now the problem: I have a rear VLSD but im afraid to change the oil. It's a visco type deal but regular old 75w-90 doesn't gel with temp like the book theory eludes to. There must be a special visco additive but the dealer thinks I'm nuts. What gives. 2007 Forrester LL Bean 38,000 miles
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It's generally considered money well spent. I don't know your mileage but ALL that labor is expensive to expose the t-belt. If the pump goes next month it must be repeated. Most of us do both. Me included. Secondly, if you are handy, say on a scale of 6 of 10, then you CAN do this yourself. I believe you have the SOHC (the easier one). Haynes manual $20. Not payin $600, priceless. Ryan
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Hi all. Got an 07 Forrester LL Bean normially aspirated. Towing package and leather. 38,000 miles. Traded the 99 Grand Cherokee (piece of shat). Book says only use Subaru ATF. What are the alternatives? Book says I "may" have a LSD in the rear. How do I know? And if I do what lube for that thing? Maintenance/beer day is coming, want to be all set. Ryan
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I was spinning out trying to reach my garage so i pulled a little "ebrake". I eventually made it but now my ABS light is on. It must not have liked the poor man's locker trick. Can I clear this by pulling a fuse or yankin the neg battery terminal? I saw dozens of of wrecks today! I even did a 360 on the freeway when the 4runner I was following went sideways and blocked my lane. Nasty stuff. My old tires didn't help any.