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

Tiny
BASHWHEELS
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  • 2001 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 200,000 MILES
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.
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 AT 1:47 PM

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Tiny
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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Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 AT 9:02 PM

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