STIs: What kind of gear oil do you run in your tranny?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

05-13-2009, 03:59 PM

#16

code3suby

Registered User

Thread Starter

iTrader: (23)

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: South SF

Posts: 2,674

Car Info: 97' Dodge Cummins and an RSTI thingie

Well after reviewing the benefits and risks, I've decided to go with Subaru Extra S, partly because I've read nothing but good things about it, a lot of shops prefer it and I can get 5 quarts for 55, and I got quoted for $20 per quart for Motul 300.

Anyone know where to get the extra S locally? I called Albany and Marin Subaru and they didn't even know wtf I was talking about.

05-13-2009, 04:01 PM

#17

subie OCD

Registered User

iTrader: (11)

Join Date: Aug 2005

Location: Concord

Posts: 5,808

Car Info: 04 STi

Quote:

Originally Posted by code3suby

and I got quoted for $20 per quart for Motul 300

Yep, expensive stuff

05-13-2009, 04:06 PM

#18

subie OCD

Registered User

iTrader: (11)

Join Date: Aug 2005

Location: Concord

Posts: 5,808

Car Info: 04 STi

Quote:

Originally Posted by code3suby

Anyone know where to get the extra S locally?

Maybe try one of the two vendors that recommended the Extra S in this thread?

05-13-2009, 05:21 PM

#19

glenspen

VIP Member

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: Feb 2005

Location: BAIC

Posts: 2,793

Car Info: 05 WRX

Quote:

Originally Posted by code3suby

If you are planning on tracking your car you really should stump up the cash for the best fluids available.

05-13-2009, 05:34 PM

#20

AutoHQ

Former Sponsor

iTrader: (10)

Join Date: Jun 2005

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posts: 1,199

Car Info: Shops cars: 07 STI & 07 Lotus Exige S

Quote:

Originally Posted by subie OCD

Maybe try one of the two vendors that recommended the Extra S in this thread?

I believe you called me already concerning this and I always keep Subaru Extra S in stock..

-bryan

.

05-13-2009, 07:15 PM

#21

code3suby

Registered User

Thread Starter

iTrader: (23)

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: South SF

Posts: 2,674

Car Info: 97' Dodge Cummins and an RSTI thingie

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenspen

If you are planning on tracking your car you really should stump up the cash for the best fluids available.

I don't necessarily agree that higher cost is always better. According to some posts on nasioc people had problems with first gear using motul when its cold, and everyone's said they haven't had any problems with extra S.....

And yes Brian, I did call about it and I'll be buying it tomorrow

05-13-2009, 07:18 PM

#22

jagstyle

10.07.85 - 05.22.10

iTrader: (7)

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: NorCal

Posts: 265

Car Info: 2007 STI

Swepco from LIC. Love it and it's blue

05-13-2009, 07:22 PM

#23

455h013

Registered User

iTrader: (10)

Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: Grapeville

Posts: 1,755

Car Info: 2005 WRB STi

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagstyle

Swepco from LIC. Love it and it's blue

I had LIC do this and my shifting has never been smoother.

05-13-2009, 07:32 PM

#24

Ballz

Registered User

iTrader: (44)

Join Date: Aug 2006

Location: Palo Alto, Ca

Posts: 6,133

Car Info: 13 Taco Double Cab 4x4/ 71 Datsun 510

Quote:

Originally Posted by code3suby

I don't necessarily agree that higher cost is always better. According to some posts on nasioc people had problems with first gear using motul when its cold, and everyone's said they haven't had any problems with extra S.....

And yes Bryan, I did call about it and I'll be buying it tomorrow

Y not an I