2012 WRX Transmission and Differential - time to change fluids - have questions...

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    I'd like to get the fluids swapped out of my 2012 WRX transmission and differential.

    From what I understand, changing the 5 speed transmission lube takes care of the transmission and front differential - is that true? Around 3.7 quarts?

    Is this as simple as getting the car on the lift, draining old lube and filling with new - I'm assuming there is a fill plug on the side of the transmission? Or does it need to be filled from the top, and is that accessible w/o removing anything?

    Then, all I need to change is the rear differential fluid? Which I believe is around 0.8 quarts?

    And I believe a 75W-90 can be used for both? I'm planning on Redline 75W-90NS for the transmission.

    Or, my other consideration was Royal Purple Max Gear 75W-90.

    Thanks!