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SCFD · 11-24-2020, 10:20 AM

I used to own a Honda as well and I find that Subaru transmissions aren't quite as slick. My 2nd gear is notchy almost every time in cold weather unless I've driven it for 20min and the car is brand new. If you want to try a lighter weight oil, I previously used Redline MTL (75w80) in my Honda which worked well in freezing temperatures. The Pentosin MTF mentioned above (also a 75w80) seems to be highly regarded as well.

Personally, I'm going to try Ford Motorcraft MTF (XT-M5-QS) which is still a GL-4 and 75w90 oil that Subaru calls for.

11-24-2020, 10:20 AM	#4
SCFD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Drives: FR-S Location: USA Posts: 171 Thanks: 322 Thanked 71 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I used to own a Honda as well and I find that Subaru transmissions aren't quite as slick. My 2nd gear is notchy almost every time in cold weather unless I've driven it for 20min and the car is brand new. If you want to try a lighter weight oil, I previously used Redline MTL (75w80) in my Honda which worked well in freezing temperatures. The Pentosin MTF mentioned above (also a 75w80) seems to be highly regarded as well. Personally, I'm going to try Ford Motorcraft MTF (XT-M5-QS) which is still a GL-4 and 75w90 oil that Subaru calls for.