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Dango1 · 09-29-2014, 01:49 AM

Bring back full tank of gas.

roddy · 09-29-2014, 08:05 AM

1. I'm fairly sure (not 100%) That the bottled oil at our local Subi and Toyota dealers is the same as the U.S. versions. The Subaru oil is also made by idemitsu (but a different formula than the Mazda oil), and the Toyota oil (TGMO) is made by Exxon-Mobil. I get my TGMO for about $5/litre for a case of 12 locally, so it is hard to imagine US prices being much less.

2. Pentosin MTF2 fluid. It really helps with the 2nd gear thing in cooler climates. Don't just take my word for it...read through some of the multiple threads in the engine/transmission and fluids threads before you make your decision. I have seen prices as low as $20 and as high as $35 locally for 1 litre, and it is not that easy to find. Someone posted pictures of it on the shelf in the US. It was at one of the big chain stores, but I cant recall if it was Autozone, Pep Boys, or where it was. Something to keep in mind, though, the spec for the transmission is 75W90...Pentosin is 75W80.

3. In most cases, yes...rear diff and trans use a different fluid. A straight up rear diff fluid (GL-5) will contain additives (mainly sulphur, IIRC) that are hard on some metals in the transmission. The actual spec for the rear diff is 75W85 GL-5, with 75W90 as an acceptable substitute. With a Torsen diff like we have in these cars, a limited slip additive isn't necessary, but it wont hurt if it is there. I use Redline 75W85 lightweight gear oil in mine.

tanner · 09-29-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewbot

If you're a photography guy, B&H photo is the world's best store.

This, good thing when I was down there they were closed otherwise I probably would have dropped a few bucks there!

Myv · 09-29-2014, 11:45 AM

@roddy Would you mind pm'ing me which dealership you go to for TGMO?

JERM^ · 10-04-2014, 05:59 PM

Alright guys seems like it's either Mazda in the states or just Toyota local now?

09-29-2014, 08:05 AM	#16
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1. I'm fairly sure (not 100%) That the bottled oil at our local Subi and Toyota dealers is the same as the U.S. versions. The Subaru oil is also made by idemitsu (but a different formula than the Mazda oil), and the Toyota oil (TGMO) is made by Exxon-Mobil. I get my TGMO for about $5/litre for a case of 12 locally, so it is hard to imagine US prices being much less. 2. Pentosin MTF2 fluid. It really helps with the 2nd gear thing in cooler climates. Don't just take my word for it...read through some of the multiple threads in the engine/transmission and fluids threads before you make your decision. I have seen prices as low as $20 and as high as $35 locally for 1 litre, and it is not that easy to find. Someone posted pictures of it on the shelf in the US. It was at one of the big chain stores, but I cant recall if it was Autozone, Pep Boys, or where it was. Something to keep in mind, though, the spec for the transmission is 75W90...Pentosin is 75W80. 3. In most cases, yes...rear diff and trans use a different fluid. A straight up rear diff fluid (GL-5) will contain additives (mainly sulphur, IIRC) that are hard on some metals in the transmission. The actual spec for the rear diff is 75W85 GL-5, with 75W90 as an acceptable substitute. With a Torsen diff like we have in these cars, a limited slip additive isn't necessary, but it wont hurt if it is there. I use Redline 75W85 lightweight gear oil in mine. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

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Dango1 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 85 Thanks: 8 Thanked 79 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bring back full tank of gas.

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