Which Vendor do you use for gear oil?

JoshuaNH · 10-17-2010, 04:27 PM

Ok,

I am about to purchase my motul 300 gear oil and redline light weight shock proof gear oil (smurfs blood).

Which shop do you buy it at?

Who has the best price.

I am about to use some vendor on Amazon. Does anyone recommend a specific vendor? Obviously wanting the best price.

Thanks.

sterfore · 10-17-2010, 04:39 PM

im using motyl gear by motul 80w140

BAC5.2 · 10-18-2010, 03:13 AM

PM'd you

GTISun · 10-19-2010, 09:11 AM

Im also curious about this, although I dont know if naming a vendor violates forum rules.

Ive been wanting to change my front and rear diff oil for a while, but cant find any suitable gear oils available locally. Even my Sub dealership only sells the Subaru Extra S gear oil in 5 gallon drums (would have a TON of extra oil left over!).

Tremo · 10-19-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GTISun

Im also curious about this, although I dont know if naming a vendor violates forum rules.

Ive been wanting to change my front and rear diff oil for a while, but cant find any suitable gear oils available locally. Even my Sub dealership only sells the Subaru Extra S gear oil in 5 gallon drums (would have a TON of extra oil left over!).

For the rear you can use any good synthetic 75W-90 GL5 gear oil. I've used M1, Valvoline Synpower, and Redline in the rear. You can get these at the local car parts store.

It's the FRONT which is ultra critical since it's the tranny's oil as well. Nobody in my area carries the Shockproof oils, so I mail order it from Summit Racing. There are small time independent garage dealers for the Motul or for the Neo of you prefer that.

GTISun · 10-20-2010, 12:37 PM

Does synthetic gear oil have a shelf life? If I buy a 5 gallon drum, could I make that last for a couple of drain and fills of MT fluid, assuming I seal it tight, store it in the basement, etc..?

neoshi · 10-20-2010, 12:43 PM

^iirc, all unused oils are pretty much indefinite shelf life as long as it isn't tainted with something else.

Scoobywagon · 10-22-2010, 10:50 PM

2 words. Royal Purple.

BAC5.2 · 10-23-2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Scoobywagon

2 words. Royal Purple.

Yep, you should avoid this at all costs.

Tremo · 10-25-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BAC5.2

Yep, you should avoid this at all costs.

RP has built in LS friction modifiers. That's the last thing you want on your tranny synchros.

RL Lightweight Shockproof is what's happening.

chiptosser · 12-02-2010, 04:25 AM

Can anyone direct me to a source for the Motul lubs in Ohio? Thanks

jstawgn · 12-02-2010, 04:52 AM

Iron Pony in Columbus and Competition Accessories in Springfield caries them. Both are mail order motorcycle parts vendor.
Jegs and Summit racing sells Redline. If you live pretty far from those store its easier to just get it online.

Danny · 12-03-2010, 06:13 PM

Tremo, have you ever drained your front differential fluid and seen red?

Whenever I change the front differential oil it is gold in color. Isn't tranny fluid red?

funkymonkey1002 · 12-04-2010, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

Tremo, have you ever drained your front differential fluid and seen red?

Whenever I change the front differential oil it is gold in color. Isn't tranny fluid red?

On the 4eat you have the front diff on one side and the tranny fill on the other. ATF=red, gear oil is goldish (although some are different, but you can tell by the viscosity, atf is watery)

Tremo · 12-06-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

Tremo, have you ever drained your front differential fluid and seen red?

Whenever I change the front differential oil it is gold in color. Isn't tranny fluid red?

Are you sure you drained the front diff and not the auto tranny? ATF is indeed red. Gear oil is golden brown.

Ouch, if someone filled the front diff with ATF. I think ATF is a GL4 oil and that will not make the hypoid very happy. The hypoid wants GL5.

Do you have a 4EAT or 5MT? I've drained both, my Outback has 5MT and the wife's Foz has the 4EAT. First time I went under the Forester it was pretty obvious which drain plug was for what.

10-17-2010, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoshuaNH Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Nh Car Year: 2005 Car Model: FORSTER Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Which Vendor do you use for gear oil? Ok, I am about to purchase my motul 300 gear oil and redline light weight shock proof gear oil (smurfs blood). Which shop do you buy it at? Who has the best price. I am about to use some vendor on Amazon. Does anyone recommend a specific vendor? Obviously wanting the best price. Thanks.

10-17-2010, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
sterfore Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 223 Location: Cerritos, California Car Year: 2007 Car Model: FXT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im using motyl gear by motul 80w140 __________________ 2007 Forester XT 4EAT Newport Blue Pearl

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neoshi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,261 Location: 949 The OC/The City 415 Car Year: 05 Car Model: XSsss.. Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 25 reviews	^iirc, all unused oils are pretty much indefinite shelf life as long as it isn't tainted with something else. __________________ 05 XS

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Danny Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 454 Location: Harvard, IL Car Year: 2oo8 Car Model: ForesterXT LIM. AT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tremo, have you ever drained your front differential fluid and seen red? Whenever I change the front differential oil it is gold in color. Isn't tranny fluid red? __________________ 08FXT 4EAT stg 2 Last edited by Danny; 12-03-2010 at 06:21 PM.

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GTISun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 47 Location: Albany, NY Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im also curious about this, although I dont know if naming a vendor violates forum rules. Ive been wanting to change my front and rear diff oil for a while, but cant find any suitable gear oils available locally. Even my Sub dealership only sells the Subaru Extra S gear oil in 5 gallon drums (would have a TON of extra oil left over!).

10-20-2010, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
GTISun Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 47 Location: Albany, NY Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does synthetic gear oil have a shelf life? If I buy a 5 gallon drum, could I make that last for a couple of drain and fills of MT fluid, assuming I seal it tight, store it in the basement, etc..?

10-22-2010, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scoobywagon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Port Orchard, WA Car Year: 2001 Car Model: Forester S Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2 words. Royal Purple.

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chiptosser Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Location: Ohio Car Year: 98 Car Model: forester S Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can anyone direct me to a source for the Motul lubs in Ohio? Thanks

12-02-2010, 04:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
jstawgn Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 591 Car Year: SG9 Car Model: Forester XT Transmission: Stick Shift Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Iron Pony in Columbus and Competition Accessories in Springfield caries them. Both are mail order motorcycle parts vendor. Jegs and Summit racing sells Redline. If you live pretty far from those store its easier to just get it online.

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