Yeah the gear oil shouldnt spray everywhere lol. With the level of gearbox oil I thought mine was low but it was just the oil was so new it was hard to see. Check it again and put some bright light on the dip stick, also maybe the dip stick wasnt in right after you checked it.

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WRX MY05
215HP - 16 PSI
Ultrex TBE
Cobb Air Intake
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