Aug, 2007 how to change the transmission fluid on a subaru 5 speed manual transmission. This vid can apply to other makes and modelsprocess in most cases are. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2007 subaru legacy 2. I ask as im about to change my fluid and am looking into this question myself. Summary of contents for subaru 2009 legacy page 1 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Changing automatic transmission fluid is easy subaru. Truedelta 2009 subaru forester transmission problems. What type of transmission fluid for subaru impreza. In all cases, the recommended procedure is a fluid inspection at 30 month or 30,000 mile intervals. After replacing fluid and filter on the transmission i cannot my husband cannot get the flu to go back in wondering if hes trying to put it in the wrong place where is the refill port 1999 subaru legacy. If you must replace your clutch, replace your transmission or have it rebuilt, you will have to remove the transmission. I noticed the mistake only when i attempted to start the car. Today i show you some of its more interesting quirks and features.
Nov 27, 20 in an attempt to change the oil in my 20 impreza, i accidentally drained the transmission fluid and put 5 quarts into the oil. Transmission service overview of 2005 subaru legacy 2. Subaru legacy outback manual transmission fluid change. I called the subaru stealership by my house and they told me they didnt know about the play in the front diff, but they did say that a lot of people complain about the binding when low speed turning. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. The fully synchronized gears of the 5 or 6speed manual transmissions make every shift smooth and efficient for fluid and exciting acceleration. This is for the 5 speed manual version of the impreza. The engine in your 2000 subaru legacy should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Automatic transmission fluid change for subaru automatic 4eat forester xt. Hello, i just replaced the drive belt on my 2010 forester 2. Myself nor the staff of are not responsible for any damage done by attempting this the following was done on a 2005 subaru wrx wagon. I called the dealer to get the fluid change in the transmission and they said it was not recommended.
I am not certain whether this is the same for the wrx or sti. Within the last week or so i drained and refilled both differentials with synthetic 75w 90 which is spec. Transmission fluid level check subaru legacy 20002004. The automatic transmission fluid in your subaru legacy should be checked every six months to make sure that the oil isnt burned and that the oil levels are normal. This should work for nearly every year and model subaru but this video specifically shows a 1998 subaru impreza 2. Subaru design subaru of america official subaru site. Hi guys and thanks for watching, if you can see in this one at least i get 4 qrts of fluid and is better then nothing now the car is running like new. Sep 10, 2016 in this video, i show you how to do a drain and refill of the fluid in your transmission pan and also how to replace the transmission fluid filter. If the transmission fluid level on your impreza is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
There was a change between 05 and 06 models from dex iii to the new stuff. Subaru cvt transmission proper refill change this was done on a 2018 subaru forester but may apply to many other of subaru s engines. Subaru legacy transmission fluids, oils, additives carid. Start the engine and monitor fluid temperature with a capable scan tool of until it reaches 86104f 3040c. Do i need to change the cvt transmission fluid subaru. Subaru automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions.
Subaru hpatf or whatever the new spec fluid is called is very good fluid though, and you can use it without fear of it not being able to properly lube and protect your transmission. Subaru claims that cvt fluid is a lifetime fluid but most of us got a note from subaru that the transmission warranty is extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles whatever comes first. I mistakenly drained the fluid during an oil change. Cvt fluid that was used was genuine subaru cvt fluid for non turbo cvt 4 cylinder cars. The transmission fluid has probably never been changed it has been shifting hard so i figured it was worth a shot. Subaru outback transmission fluid and filter change youtube. I followed a youtube video, and i tightened it to about 14 of deflection. Jan 28, 2019 subaru cvt transmission proper refill change.
Transmission fluid level check subaru legacy 20052009. Save on cost when you find your subaru replacement automatic transmission fluid with us. How to change the transmission fluid on a subaru 5 speed manual transmission. The engine in your 2010 subaru legacy should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. In this video, i show you how to do a drain and refill of the fluid in your transmission pan and also how to replace the transmission fluid filter. Forester transmission fluid change maintenancerepairs. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2008 subaru impreza 2.
Automatic transmission fluid change on a 2001 subaru. The engine in your 2007 subaru legacy should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2008 subaru impreza 2. Dexron iii, iid, iie semisynthetic transmission fluid. After replacing fluid and filter on the transmission i cannot my husband cannot get the flu to go back in wondering if hes trying to put it in the wrong place where is. How to do an oil change and how to replace the oil filter on a 20092014 subaru legacy.
Subaru legacy transmission fluid change cost estimate. While you are there pick up some of the drain plug washers if you do not already have some from changing the oil. Dexron vibmw 7045enissan matic d, j, lt 71141, jws3309ford mercon v, mb236. Hi, i have a 2001 subaru legacy l w,xxx miles on it that i bought 5,000 miles ago. Wrx, forester, impreza, legacy, crosstrek watch this guide so you dont mess up your cvt or differential by filling up the wrong places with the. For more information on repairsolutions and available promotions, please visit youtube. The severity of repairs is average, and major issues are less frequent than average, so major repairs are not common for the legacy.
Fwiw, the factory service manual lists cvt fluid capacity as follows. How to change transmission fluid on a 2010 subaru impreza. On some subarus, the owners manual suggests pumping the brake pedal 25 times before looking at the fluid level, be sure to check your owners manual to see if this applies to your 2007 legacy. Maintain the likenew quality of your subaru with oem 2009 subaru parts. Ive got a bunch of info on how to do an automatic, but theres nothing about manual transmissions. Some people have used valvoline cvt fluid and others have used redline cvt fluid. Transmission fluid level check subaru legacy 20102014. Many transmission problems on the legacy can be traced back to low transmission fluid levels. Checking the brake fluid in your 2007 subaru legacy is easy and should be done once a month. A tour of my 2009 subaru forester limited i bought a new car.
Step 1 lift the subaru with the jack, and rest the vehicle on jack stands. Today we show you how to change the transmission fluid on a 2005 impreza 2. To see how frequently 2009 subaru forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Vibration or shudder on acceleration vibration or shudder on acceleration a vibration or shudder may be noted on acceleration. Mar 04, 2011 3 i use synthetic transmission fluid and never had a problem with it. Subaru legacy questions when do you change transmission. Dependable and lightweight manual transmissions give passionate drivers the control to express their personal driving style. Subaru cvt transmission proper refillchange this was done on a 2018 subaru forester but may apply to many other of subarus engines.
Get detailed information on the 2009 subaru legacy including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your legacy and how to check the transmission fluid level. He recommended a transmission fluid change center differential, and to add gm limited slip differential additive to the transmission. Automatic transmission fluid change on a 2001 subaru legacy w. The same applies to manual transmission and front and rear differential lubricants. How do i add new transmission fluid to a 20 subaru legacy 2. How to check and top off subaru manual transmission fluid. I started the car and it started fine, no whining as it did before. Complete manual transmissions for subaru legacy ebay. How to check the automatic transmission fluid in a subaru. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Im about to change out the oil on my 5speed 09 as a part of the 100,000km service. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair.
Changing the automatic transmission fluid atf in the subaru outback 4eat is no harder than changing the standard engine oil. Removing the transmission on a subaru is straightforward and similar to the process for other vehicles, with some key differences. The subaru transmission is relatively heavy, so it would benefit you to have a helper when lifting it in and out of the car and to ensure that it remains on the lift during removal. There is an interesting thread going on forester forum. If the transmission fluid level on your legacy is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
Move the select lever from p r, then n d, again from d n, next to r p, while the engine is idling, to make the fluid circulate within the transmission. Subaru lineartronic cvt introduction webinar handout. Dec 02, 2017 today we show you how to change the transmission fluid on a 2005 impreza 2. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Do i have differerential or transmission issue awd. May 12, 2017 2008 subaru forrester drain and refill trans how to drain and refill a transmission no different than an oil change. Subaru manual transmission transaxle oil level check youtube. When you regularly maintain your 2009 subaru, youre helping to maintain peak performance and helping avoid more serious repairs and damage in the future. Subaru has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid. Free video on how to change the oil and oil filter in a 2006 subaru outback 2. Only parts from the subaru parts online retailer network come fully backed by subaru. The subaru transmission is relatively heavy, so it would benefit. How to change manual transmission fluid 2005 subaru impreza.
Front and rear differential service as performed on a 2002 subaru outback l. When and how to check fluid level engine should be running. There is no recommended replacement interval for the transmission fluid on late model subaru vehicles. How to check the manual transmission on your subaru. Watch before you screw up your subaru cvt transmission. The most commonly reported 2009 subaru legacy problem is. Manual transmission fluid change subaru forester xt. The dealership parrots this tune and is not in favor of changing the transmission fluid. Checking oil level in manual transmission transaxle front differential.
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