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Old 07-13-2012, 11:56 PM   #12
Jeff Lange
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Toyota/Subaru even list in the manual that you can use the MG stuff or equivalent (though finding a GL-3 is tough because it is technically an inactive spec from API), afterward they have this nice box:

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Originally Posted by Scion FR-S Owner's Manual
NOTICE

■ Manual transmission gear oil
Using a manual transmission gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine MG Gear Oil special II” may cause
occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel consumption.
This coupled with the fact that it's a warranty thing makes me want to find the MG Gear Oil even more.

Jeff
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