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Old 03-11-2011, 07:37 PM
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Diesel is just a thin oil with detergents added, I'd probably use petrol in the box if I wanted to get rid of all traces of old oil if I was changing from/to something like Redline which doesn't mix well, just fill it up and lift off the ground and spin the box a few times to dilute what is in there but otherwise I wouldn't bother.
Definitely don't start the engine with only petrol in the gearbox, you'll destroy the bearings in no time.
Even spinning a roller bearing with no oil in it by hand can damage it.
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We use Fortron enigne flush. I don't know where you can buy it from, we buy bulk
You work for Subaru dont you, or used to??

So there is no problems running this stuff through in regards to seals, gaskets etc.
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You work for Subaru dont you, or used to??

So there is no problems running this stuff through in regards to seals, gaskets etc.
Safe as mate, never had a problem with it
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Safe as mate, never had a problem with it
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