Cant wait to see your tutorial

The quick jack doesn't stay lifted under hydraulic pressure, it's only for the initial lift itself. It locks like a jackstand, so it's no less safe than a jack stand once secured. IANAL

I was surprised they changed the whole pumpkin cast to make this new one with the fill/drain on the side. The diff cooling fins are nice!

This is the VB R160. I was curious about it and was digging to find info online when I came across this video. My old Impreza had a VA that looks like any other r160 with the drain and fill on the cover. I think they had this same diff on a few models through the years like the Tribeca and older Outbacks, though currently they are just on the 6 speed Crosstrek and the WRX from what I can find. The fins on the cover are a nice touch.

They have 75w90 for like all wrx models. They changed to a lighter 75w80 for fuel efficiently and same with the oil. All years were 5w30. Now they changed to a lighter/thinner 0w20... For gas mileage. As for me I like the added protection the slightly thicker gear oil or engine oil gives me with the trade off of about 1 MPG.

@@JoeyMontalto The manual says it’s for fuel efficiency and driveability

Speaking of intercooler, when are we gonna get a screen for it!!!

I snugged them tight. No drips or leaks. Torque spec is 38 ft-lbs I believe. Quick jacks are new! Just picked them up to help film better under the car. It was a process to set them up but worth it

@@JoeyMontaltohow big is a compressor is needed? Or are the electric-hydraulic?

I put about 3.5. I just kept adding until it was full on the dip stick.

It’s easier to just remove it. Just a few bolts on top. Super easy access

When I did this I just filled from underneath the car with the pump nozzle that screws on the oil jugs. To each his own.

The WRX has a front and rear differential. For this wrx the front and rear use the same fluid.

Did you use same fluid for differential fluid and transmission fluid?

@@romank6594 yes for this car it's the same fluid

What fluid does it take ?

Rear specs 75w-90, transaxle specs 75w-80, 90 is 1.6x more viscous at operating temp and ~ 3.5x thicker in sub-freezing temps.. this is an appreciable difference, use Subaru Extra MT 75W-80 in the front and skip the heartache.

Since the car was so new I reused the drain plug washer. No leaks

Thanks!

I would think so… but pro tip: always measure what you take out, so then you know how much to put back in.

I did not have to buy any extra to get to max fill dot.

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@@JoeyMontalto you used 4 quarts for transmission & 1 for the differential correct?

The rear diff should be the same. The trans will be different

Not sure where the automatic transmission drain and fills are

MT holds 3.5 qts, my '22 only drained 2.75 qts two times, make sure car is level to accurately refill

That’s exactly what I drained out of my 22 3 days ago idk why he put 4 in? I did 3 and just a tad over full

I didn’t notice a difference. Still shifts smooth

I wanted to replace the oem fluid with motul fluids. Better wear protection and additives geared towards performance

Yes, Same drivetrain as the 15+ wrx. I just received my sti 6 speed swap so I will be swapping the diff and trans on the channel!

I used 4 and 1 for the diff

Check dipstick level BEFORE draining front diff. Spec is 3.5 qt fill.. my '22 was right at Full mark but only drained 2.75 qts. With car off-level on 5% downslope, dipstick reads ~ 12 oz higher, so it's sensitive to the level too.

Yes and I didn’t use it all. I added until the trans dip stick was full and you add until it comes out the rear.

A few weird ones haha

@@JoeyMontalto thank you for these videos Joey. So much appreciated! I ordered a Magnetite Gray '22 should be here August. They tossed in the 6 year 100k mile extended power train warranty but luckily I can still do my own maintenance without disturbing the warranty.

@@theaveragejoebody congrats on the new whip. The gray is nice! Yea there are alot of options for parts that won't effect your warranty. Everything I've installed so far does NOT effect the warranty.