How to check and top off subaru manual transmission fluid. Max atf is a synthetic, highperformance, automatic transmission fluid. Level adjustment cvt fluid level adjustment procedure 2014 subaru forester. My 2011 subaru outback is experiencing shuddering and stalls when. Transmission fluid level check subaru legacy 20102014. Checking oil level in manual transmission transaxle front differential. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2011 subaru outback 3. Subaru transmission warranty extension to 10 years, 100,000. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your impreza and how to check the transmission fluid level. Customers have reported that shifting is smoother and less prone to grinding with subaru extras fluid specs. We scheduled online the transmission fluid service for this morning tuesday, feb. Subaru 75w90 high performance geartransmission fluid1 quart. Or check your subaru owners manual to see fluid type is specified. Drain and fill of the cvt transmission fluid on a gen 4 2012 subaru outback with the 2.
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Narrow your results location category engine oil 32 brand castrol 4 idemitsu 4 mobil 4 mobil 1 8 pennzoil 4 quaker state 2 royal purple 2 stp 4 valvoline 4 container type. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions. I was able to change the rear fluid without raising the car off the ground. The manual transmission is really more of a transaxle, as it contains both the transmission and the front differential. Recommended service maintenance interval on 2014 forester, outback, brz, legacy. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again. There is no dipstick to put the fluid back into the transmission. According to subaru going with a thicker cold viscosity will really start to limit the acceptable cold operating temps. I wanted to change the transmission fluid at home but couldnt find the recommended fluid type listed in the manual. The rear fluid was vey black whereas the front fluid was still a golden colour, and in hindsight i probably could have skipped changing the front.
Recommended type of transmission oil for subaru forester. Genuine oem subaru 31728aa121 cvt transmission fluid strainer filter fits. What kind of automatic transmission fluid atf should i. Search from 16 subaru outbacks for sale, including a used 2014 subaru outback 2. In 2014 subaru sent dealers a technical service bulletin that described. Locate fairfax, va car dealers and find your car at autotrader. Not sure what to do answered by a verified subaru mechanic. You found the fill plug on the drivers side of the transmission. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your subaru outback can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. The engine in your 2011 subaru outback should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. I ask as im about to change my fluid and am looking into this question myself. Accidentally drained transmission fluid from 2014 subaru.
Save money on oil changes, avoid costly auto shop visits with the best synthetic oil, filters, transmission oil, coolants and differential fluids on the market. We have 3 subaru 2014 outback manuals available for free pdf download. Automatic transmission parts for 2014 subaru outback for. One new genuine automatic transmission fluid soa427v1660 for subaru. Subaru motor vehicles have used manual, conventional automatic, and continuously variable.
Transmission fluid level check subaru impreza 20082014. On this page new car breakin period and the first oil change 2014 maintenance schedules outback and legacy i forester, crosstrek, brz, wrx, sti, and impreza i tribeca. Mated with the 6 speed manual transmission, this thing will carve up mountain roads of varying terrain composition. There is a fill plug on the back of the transmission. To see how frequently 2014 subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. From time to time you need to change your subaru outback transmission oil.
This tutorial is for subaru wrx 30,000 mile general servicing. Subaru outback transmission fluids, oils, additives. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your outback, even in the most severe driving conditions. I called the dealer to get the fluid change in the transmission and they said it was not recommended. The engine in your 2011 subaru legacy should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. I have also attached the fsm pages applicable to these services as well as the owners manual page listing the specs for the oil. Accidentally drained transmission fluid from 2014 subaru outback 2. There could be differences among models, model years, transmission or engine types, national markets, or even within a model year. According to this, maintenance kit 05 30k 2015 outback. The process should be the same on 20102014 subaru outbacks and other subaru vehicles with cvt. Recommended oil for transmissions of subaru forester.
Subaru manual transmission transaxle oil level check youtube. Check your subaru fluid levels in 60 seconds center subaru. The subaru outback has some updates for the 2014 model year, including a revised continuously variable automatic transmission cvt, options for premium and limited models that include eyesight. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. This should work for nearly every year and model subaru but this video specifically shows a 1998 subaru impreza 2. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Subaru outback questions how do you change the cvt fluid. Brake fluid, all models, and clutch fluid, manual trans models, 5. Royal purple max atf high performance synthetic automatic transmission fluid universal max atf high performance synthetic automatic transmission fluid by royal purple. What type of transmission fluid for subaru forester. Manual transmission station wgn outback fits 14 legacy 689522 fits.
A subaru transmission warranty extension has been issued for 20102015 legacy and outback, 20122015 impreza, 202015 crosstrek, 20142015. Purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Manual transmission station wgn outback fits 14 legacy 336220 fits. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your outback and how to check the transmission fluid. Monday at 6pm we get a phone call from the service department at the dealership fairway subaru, greenville. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your legacy and how to check the transmission fluid level. Transmission fluid level check subaru outback 20102014. The latest outback offers only a continuously variable automatic transmission cvt, while last years model came with a cvt or a 5speed manual in 4cylinder guise, or if you chose the 6cylinder, a 5speed automatic.
Dont change the transmission fluid on a subaru unless you know the correct information. Between transmission upgrades and technology improvements, subaru increased the outback s fuel economy for 2015. The engine in your 2011 subaru impreza should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. How to check the manual transmission on your subaru. Subaru outback cvt fluid change 20102014 gen 4 youtube. I hope you learn something and thanks for watching. We just disagree on the point on cvt transmission fluid. Im trying to find the dipstick on a 2014 legacy for the. Ive read the manual and it says that there is a dipstick on a 2. The owners manual says to use castro transmax j pennzoil atfj or idemitsu atf hp i found the atf hp made by castro. Can i assume that the 2014 is the same layout as the 2015. Im trying to find the dipstick on a 2014 legacy for the transmission fluid. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1. Subaru built their own fourspeed automatic transmission based on the old.
We have 948 2014 subaru outback vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 793 1owner cars, and 1,150 personal use cars. View online or download subaru 2014 outback owners manual. Transmission and front differential use the same drain and fill ports. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your outback and how to check the transmission fluid level. And does all of the fluid need to be flushed or just the fluid near the calipers. Park your subaru on a level surface and stop the engine. Just changed the front and rear differential fluid at 51,000 km.
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