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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi Penrite

 

I recently changed the gear and diff oil in my 2018 WRX STI with your Progear 75w-90.

But since I changed it I have started getting synchro issues on the 5>4 downshift during normal low RPM street driving.

Does Progear require a break in period? 

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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi Damo, 

 

For the transmission in a 2018 Subaru WRX STI the information provided to us shows the manufacturer requesting the use of an API GL-5 75W-90. With this information our Pro Gear 75W-90 meets the required specification and is recommended for use http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/pro-gear-75w-90-full-syn

 

Why was the fluid changed? 

 

Consider the use of our Shift Eze https://www.penriteoil.com.au/products/shift-eze

 

Kind regards,

Tate

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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi Tate

The oil was changed as it was due to be changed according to the service manual.

This problem has occurred before: https://www.penriteoil.com.au/forums/topic/9/Suggestions%20&%20Feedback/thread/969/Pro%20Gear%2075W%2090%20suitability%20for%20Subaru%20TY85%206MT%20transmissions?page=1 

If the oil is recommended why is this problem occurring? I shouldnt need to add Shift eze to an oil to make my gearbox shift right

 

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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi Damo, 

 

Can I please confirm whether this is for the 2L or the 2.5L 2018 WRX STI? How much fluid was used for the transmission service?

 

Kind regards,

Tate

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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi Tate

2.5L WRX STI

I used about 4.1L from a full drain.

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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi Damo, 

 

What has the car been used for, street or track use? 

 

Did you perform the service yourself?

 

Kind regards,

Tate

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Posted: 4 years ago | Posted in WRX STI trans oil questio...

Hi

The car is only used for Street use.

The service was done by myself with help from an engineer.

 

Regards

Damion

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