How to: Front Differential fluid drain/fill 2009-13 Subaru Forester

[@62Cristoforo]

The words “DIFF OIL” are embossed on the bottom of the differential oil drain pan, right beside the differential oil drain plug. You may need a rag to wipe away accumulated grease and other debris to see the embossing.

[@alexwilliams8488]

Thumbs up for PPE

[@jimarnold3603]

Thanks so much for the outstanding video!.....I watch lots of car repair videos to be able to do my own work and this is one of the best I have seen!

[@hurstysgarage]

You made me blush Jim....THANKS A BUNCH!!!!

[@adam1885282]

I measure what came out using a 4 cup pyrex measuring cup and put the same amount back, then wait and check, usually perfect

[@hurstysgarage]

Very good call and smart procedure! Glad you actually change yours too by the way:-)

[@vmsballer]

Like the videos. Have a 2013 and want to do all these services myself. Videos make the job look straight forward

[@hurstysgarage]

Thanks Verdayne!!! Yeah buddy, I know you can do it! The hardest part is getting started and of course it takes a lot longer than it normally would because you're doing it for the first time.. just take your time and follow the steps and you will be just fine. Let me know how it works out if you decide to tackle some of this. Leave a NEW comment though if you have a question, so I get notified again, otherwise I will miss it. Thanks for comment buddy:-)

[@ericcherry4184]

Thanks so much! This is really helpful. I have 246,000+ pm my 2009 Forester and it is past time to be doing these service items. Also, I don't really like to pay anyone to do stuff that I can do myself. I appreciate your information!! Looking into other of your videos now ;)

[@hurstysgarage]

Absolutely LOVE to hear it:-)

[@mjo4981]

Great video! You made the job clear and straightforward!

[@steventaliadoros7167]

How do you drain the front differential gear oil from the front differential on a 2017 Subaru legacy

[@hurstysgarage]

Hey Steven, it should be pretty close to this action...but I do not have access to this year Subaru, so I cannot confirm. I do hope that you got it figured out though. Best of luck!

[@christophertreatmuniec1584]

does this apply to a 09 outback? the video was perfect.

[@hurstysgarage]

Hey Christopher, the general outline of steps is pretty much Universal to changing out the differential fluid... the only thing that might differ is make dang sure that you verify that the gear oil is the same viscosity and the fluid capacity might change just a bit. But remember this is just my opinion and is in by no means professional advice, so always consult a qualified technician before performing this action. Thanks for watching!!!

[@arcanask]

what's the part number or at least the size of the washer/gasket?

[@hurstysgarage]

Yeah, sorry for the late response Gasket 803926090

[@dzynryt]

Source or part # for drain plug, wife's ruined on some previous trip to service, ruined, socket for T70 wont fit ..

[@hurstysgarage]

drainplugmagnets.com/cars/subaru/

[@hurstysgarage]

I believe it is the M26x1.5x16...but please confirm with a Subaru dealer before buying:-)

[@dzynryt]

NONE of those have the T70 socket this is for DIFF not engine or tranny@@hurstysgarage

[@longDFellow]

did you end up needing the breaker bar? I cannot get the torx to budge.

[@hurstysgarage]

Sorry for the late response.. Yes mine was a pain in the rear and I had to use the breaker bar:-)

[@WX4GPS]

Subaru part number for gasket or washer for front diff

[@hurstysgarage]

You probably already accomplished this and I'm sorry for the late response, but here it is... Gasket 803926090

[@tonecold216]

Just did mine following your steps thank you for taking the time to make this video, next is my transmission

[@hurstysgarage]

Awesome to hear!!!! Yeah, mine is coming up again in the next 10,000 miles...yuk...video coming soon though:-)

[@3obardThawn3]

Straight to the point... thank you so much...

[@hurstysgarage]

Awesome, glad it helped!!! What year Subaru do you have REVERSE FLASH, and how do you like it?

[@3obardThawn3]

@@hurstysgarage I have a 2009 subaru forester xt

[@ARDG89]

is there a reason why you chose the subaru brand gear oil?

[@hurstysgarage]

Sorry for the late response... I always like to use the Subaru brand oils if possible unless it's just out of control crazy expensive which this was really not at least in my area cuz they had a sale on their fluids at the time I bought it.. but you can use your favorite brand if you would like just as long as it gets done is the most important thing, LOL, IMOP:-)

[@mywave9737]

Thank you so much for detailed video

[@hurstysgarage]

Glad it helped!!!

[@RajeshR-bz3nj]

Is it integrated into the transmission? Do I have to change the front differential oil separately or is it the same as transmission oil change?

[@62Cristoforo]

Here are the four Subaru oil compartments: 1. Engine oil (and filter) 2. Transaxle oil (and filter) 3. Differential oil -front 4. Differential oil -rear

[@hurstysgarage]

Separately they are not integrated

[@sigurgeirhbjarnason3054]

Thank you very much. It was very clear and well explained. I am allmost sure I can help my friend replace both the front and rear differantial oil. He has a 2009 Forester. It seems to me it was done way too long ago.Very dear greetings from Iceland.

[@hurstysgarage]

Thanks, that is exactly what I LOVE to hear...I'm positive you can help him or her, absolutely! And, it's funny...sometimes I forget that these videos can be seen all over the world...have an awesome day, and let me know how it went:-)

[@sigurgeirhbjarnason3054]

@@hurstysgarage I just wanted to tell you that I was able to change the differential oil on my friends Forester.I only replaced the oil in the rear.The oil was quite bad but it looks good in the front and was the correct amount. Thank you once again for making it much easier for me to do it. It went quite well. The plugs were not so stuck. I borrowed the neccesary tool from a friend.Very good greetings. God keep you and your family.

[@hurstysgarage]

@@sigurgeirhbjarnason3054 AWESOME, so glad to hear! GOD bless you too...and cheers for helping a friend out:-)

[@barbiekline6592]

Does a 2008 Subaru Forrester have one

[@hurstysgarage]

It ABSOLUTELY does Barbie:-)

[@Teteak]

What is the part number for the front differential drain plug gasket? Link to where you bought it? Great video.

[@hurstysgarage]

Hey Chris...its benn a little bit now since I got that part, but I believe that it was from my local Subaru dealer, because they actually were as cheap on that as anywhere else! Plus, I wanted to do it right away, and there was no wait time:-) Thank you for the kind words, and sooo glad this could help you! Sorry I was not able to answer your question with a link, because my Subaru dealer charges a shipping fee to purchase online which would negate any savings you might get from purchasing local.

[@1hpimaging]

For my 2011 the Subaru dealer near me gave me the gasket part number 803926090 With measurements 26.3 x 32.3 x 1

[@damienboyd5196]

@@1hpimagingthat’s very helpful. I’m assuming it 26mm inside diameter and 32mm outside diameter…??

[@damienboyd5196]

Do you know the diameter of the drain plug/gasket?

[@sleepyTYmeBear]

Thanks for the info Hursty!

[@hurstysgarage]

You got it buddy:-)

[@jimw1615]

This is the second video of yours that I viewed. And as is normal, the camera work clearly showed the work to be accomplished and dialog made the process easy to follow. You included everything I need to accomplish the fluid change. Thank you again.

[@jimevans301]

Liked your rear differential video. This one appears specifically to automatic transmission but did not state. Manual different capacity. But still helpful if one had automatic.

[@hurstysgarage]

Yeah sorry, I guess I didn't put in there that this is for the automatic... Not sure if it is the same for the manual oh, I'll have to get back with you on that one:-)

[@dewanehill1435]

Outstanding!!!

[@RobinatorsPlace]

Skip to 5:50

[@katieh6026]

Thanks so much for this comprehensive guide!!!! Are you able to make one for the transmission (gear) fluid/oil change too.??? I need to do both front and back diff as well as engine oil AND transmission oil changes for my 2010 fox and would love to see you do it.

[@hurstysgarage]

Glad I could help Katie! And I know dang it, lol...I changed it right around the time I did these, but did not have time to do the video, so now you will have to wait the 30,000 miles to get that out of me (shouldn't be too long though, cause I drive a lot):-) Glad to hear that you are taking on these tasks yourself...Absolutely LOVE to see the mechanics lose out on money that should stay in the drivers pockets with easy tasks like these! Keep it up and video coming soon:-)

[@kstory9082]

Hey, front differential is not actually name. Just manual transmission man. You re not mechanic real.

[@hurstysgarage]

Hey K story...as far as Subaru is concerned for us "regular folk", this is how they refer to it. But you are correct, I am not a mechanic, and my videos are for entertainment purposes only:-)

[@iamtoothewalrus]

@@hurstysgarage You're doing great. Really helpful to us retired people maintaining our cars for a fraction of the cost charged by a "real" mechanic. I can change it by myself faster than it takes to drive to a mechanic.

[@hurstysgarage]

@@iamtoothewalrus Love to hear that, cause you are a 100percent right! Thank you for watching!!!!

[@johanfeliz4129]

If the vehicle is manual transmission. Your going to find the transmission dipstick where you would find the differential dip stick on a automatic. That is what he meant. So “op” is partially wrong. IMO your video is good.

[@TheIrishAmish]

@kstory9082 You’ve just shown your ignorance on this. Keep your mouth shut if you don’t know what you’re talking about. This vehicle has a seperate CVT and differential.