Rear main seal installation, what kind of lubricant should I use?

2001 SUBARU LEGACY
200,000 MILES
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BASHWHEELS
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Can you please tell me what kind of lubricant I should use when installing the new rear main seal? A lot of suggestions online say to use oil, and some say to use grease. A lot of back-and-forth so it has me skeptical what is the right way to go.
Sep 22, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you install it, use the same type of engine oil you use in the engine. That is all that is needed.

If you look below, I attached that section from my manual.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

joe

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Sep 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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