Recommended Materials: Lubricants

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

LUBRICANTS AND RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Lubricant	Recommended materials
Lubricant	API spec.	ILSAC spec.
Engine oil Choose oil suitable for the standard from the right.	SN or SM grade "Resource conserving" or "Energy conserving" Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Those with the above API service labels	GF-5 or GF-4 Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Those with the above ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark)
Manual transmission gear oil	GL-5	-
Front differential gear oil	GL-5	-
Rear differential gear oil	GL-5	-

Fig 1: SAE Viscosity Chart (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: SAE Viscosity Chart (2 Of 2)

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