Your video is the only one that explains that there are two fill plugs and that if your exhaust blocks one side you can get to the other. This oils have saved me a trip to the repair shop to have someone else do it.
Awesome video! Thank you! Just a reminder , if you guys have to work under the car on a running engine. Always have a shop fan blowing air out of the garage. You can get a carbon monoxide poisoning even if you have the garage opened. It happened to me 2x . If you noticed you get s slight head ache after working in the garage. It’s a sign of CO poisoning. Please be very careful! Also never opened the door that leads to your house if you have an attached garage while working on cars. The CO can get into the house unnoticed. CO poison can happens in a few mins, depending how concentrated it is. (e.g. small exhaust leaks etc.)
Thank you very much for your advice. I truly never thought of that. from now on, I will be careful in my garage. I have a fan in my basement that I can use for that purpose. Thank you again.
Thank you Samb. First oil change on our 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, I accidently drained the CVT fluid. Your video helped me understand what I needed to do to make it normal again! I really liked you demonstrating, during the filling process - shifting in to Drive and Reverse multiple times, then putting more fluid in. That was smart to put on the video. Thanks again.
Me too lol. This video helped more than anything else on the internet. There is no repair manual for a 2018 Crosstrek readily available. Gone are the days of the Haynes manuals? I hope not. The best thing is the Crosstrek runs better than before! Thank you Samb 🙌
At first, I thought this was not an easy mistake to make. Then I got under the crosstrek and saw the oil drain plug is behind a shield, and I would've missed it too.
To make a long story short after draining the trans fluid instead of the oil your video was a huge help in refilling the car. Instead of the pump I snaked to hose through the hood down to the fill plug and had my son pour the fluid into the funnel and it worked like a charm. The tip about shifting through the gears worked amazingly well. Your video was so detailed it left nothing out. I did buy the pump just incase. Why return it? I might find a need for it another day. You my friend are a lifesaver.
Just did the same thing with my 19 Crosstrek 😅 after realizing it, I found the right spot for the oil and boy was the oil change easy! Now I need to go to AutoZone to get the parts to put the new transmission fluid in.
Thank you Samb. Of all the videos on this topic out there, yours was the only one I could find that clearly addressed the need to run the car while filling the transmission in order to be able to get all of the required fluid in. I'm another who made the bonehead mistake of draining the CVT fluid while hurrying to complete an oil change on my 2019 Crosstrek. Luckily I had not disposed of the fluid, so I knew exactly how much to add (for this car, the transmission pan holds 4 quarts and 3 cups (4.75 qts). In my case, I drained the CVT, added 4.7 quarts of oil to the engine, then attempted to drive the car. The transmission shuddered every time I gave the car gas while in drive. I had only gone about 100 yards when I turned around and parked it to figure out what I had done. When I checked the oil, it was WAY up the dipstick and I realized my mistake. After draining the engine oil and putting a fresh 4.7 quarts in, I added Valvoline CVT per your instructions and everything is working fine - I can detect no change in the transmission behavior. Thanks again!
Thank you for the great instructions! I have a cvt fluid leak and I wanted to make sure it was topped up and didn't get low. I was so confused why it seemed full until I did the step where you keep it running in park while you add fluid. It was about 1/2 quart low !
Thanks for this video, sir. My sister in laws crosstrek was in an accident and this was the last thing on the list to get it back running like new. Very informative and thorough!
Good information from a regular guy doing his own maintenance in a real life situation, with the tools readily available to any backyard mechanic. Thanks so much for your video.
You 've got that right. You are welcome bro. Learning to fix anything around the house saves you tons of money. Just don't let them use their scare tactics on you.
Nicely done. Thank you for making this video! I just asked a dealer in Huntsville Al about doing a fluid change. They were very confused, but said if an owner accidentally drains the transmission fluid and they have to refill, it requires a "re-programming" and that's $498 and indicated that would be the required if hey did a fluid change (LOL)!
Frankly no reprogrmming is needed. Just get yourself a temperature gun on Amazon and make sure the fluid temp is between 97 and 113°F when the engine is on and you are topping the transmission up. My transmission is still going stronger. Save your hard earn money bro. Thanks
Great video and super informative, we do appreciate you making the video. Only 2 things we would change is the order on how you normally loosen your drain and check/fill plugs. We would prefer you loosen the check/fill first because if you drain the transmission first and can NOT open the fill/check plug that would be a big problem. The only other thing is we would change is the gasket every time a plug is opened.
It been 10 minute and you have not fixed a ting yet but I am still hooked! You give great tips! Great advice! Do the damn ting man! You taking care of business my brotha let me say it!
I don't know about Subaru. I used none honda CVTF and ended up with a costly repair of $4k... I wouldn't go with an after market CVT fluid... Also your liquid was too clean to change. Thank you for the video. Nice to know how Crosstrek fluid change worsk.
Thanks for the video! On my Crosstrek, trying to find the fill plug for CVT I watched every video and all of them it waa on the drivers side but i have the exhaust pipe on the drivers side. So it was nice to see that the plug on the passenger side was fill plug. Thanks!
You're supposed to torque the plugs with a new crush washer. The torque specs are for new, that's why you're plugs weren't tight. Also using standard size sockets on bolts that require metric will most likely strip the bolt, then you'll have a real problem. I still enjoyed the video!
This was informative. I do own a 2019 Crosstrek and had this done at the dealership recently. Hopefully will have the nerve to try this out when it's due next time around.
It was helpful that you talked a lot, and I appreciate the length you put to this video. It gave the video more of a realistic feel. That was helpful for me because I don’t often work on my car. Don’t worry about the haters. Some people lack meaning in life so they they act like ungrateful children and bring others down because it makes them feel better about their pointless existence. Good video! I appreciate it
Thank you, thank you for explaining the exhaust pipe and the different fill sides. My Impreza has exhaust on the left/drivers side, and it's really close to the fill plug. The right side will be much easier. Thank you
Great video but I still think you should at least crack the fill plug so you know you can get it open you just don't have to open it enough to drain just so you know it's open then go ahead and turn drain the bottom
Hi Samb, I'm from Australia and just came across your video and enjoyed it a lot, I own a 2016 Outback 3.6r and wanting to change my transmission fluid myself and your video was really helpful. Just notice at the end there was a whole heap of fluid that was left in the hose, that is a lot of fluid not being used up.
Great thorough video as always Samb. I've been thinking about doing this myself and after watching this video it seems like it is very doable! I think the only change I'd make in this process is turning the car off after shifting gears and waiting 15-30 minutes to cool before I refill. That shouldn't make a difference right?
Isn't the fill on the drivers side right next to the exhaust? Is this plug you removed on the passenger side also another way to fill to proper level, if so that will make it a hell of a lot easier than fighting a hot exhaust to try to get the fill plug (drivers side) off and refill the fluid.
Subaru always put the fill plug on the opposite side of the exhaust be it outback, crosstrek or impreza so you wont get burnt. The plug on the exhaust side may also be a fill plug but I never try to open it.
Hi Samb. I want to thank for such a detailed video. I live in México and own an Outback 2015, 3.6L. Here Subaru has been very unsuccessful an there are only 18 dealers in the country. So, information like what you provide is extremely useful. I did the CVT oil change of my OBK following your video closely and I wasn't able to put in the same amount I drained. In total 6.8 liters were drained and only 6.4 were possible to fill in. Do you think my transmission could be seriously damaged due to this? If you have the time, I will appreciate any remarks you can tell me about this.
Great video, not glad your arm and head got burned from the muffler, but I will remember to wear a sweatshirt & hat. One video shows a pan drop to clean the screen, magnets, and internal filter change, sounds like a good idea looking for reasons not to?
BTW, I was watching the other guys changing his Subaru CVT fluids too and he has to go an invest in purchasing a temperature gauge to measure the temperature in the transmission for it to reach @ 100-105 Degree then add the different into the casing. What I see here is more practical, start your engine let runs and then added the rest of the fluids back into the case. I like your way and not have to buy a special temperature gauges. LOL Thanks!
Save your money and buy yoursel a big lunch for few days. I have successfully changed many transmission fluid using my method without a temperature gun as you can see in this video.
With engine running aren’t you supposed to let it drain out of the top plug so as to let it seek its proper full level so when the oil stops coming out it’s at the proper level, also providing that the CVT is at 100 degrees?
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Great video with very helpful tips! Now I have an idea of what color CVT fluid inside Crosstrek transmission and how much to put in without overfilling or underfilling. Although your mini SUV is still new and not really required to replace the CVT fluid yet, But thanks for making this useful and helpful video. Keep making more troubleshooting or Preventive maintenance videos for Subaru Crosstrek in the future.
I don’t understand why CVT fluid would come out of a FILL port like that. How could you fill it beyond the port level? Must be draining from higher areas that are pressure relieved when the fill plug is removed.
Question: Since you measured exactly how much to put back in, rather than running the engine and getting burned, why not take the jack stands off the driver side leaving the passenger side high providing plenty of space for the rest of the fluid, put in fill plug, and lower passenger side. ? Start car with all 4 wheels on ground and run through gears as you did, and you are done.
Hi fr your video is amazing i’d like to know How many quart oil transmission cvt i need for my Subaru xt 2016 2.0 turbo and know if front Diffetential is the same oil or is different
If fluid drained when you opened the side plug then that means that it was either overfilled or you have to fill fluid from above (maybe dipstick tube?).
You got it all wrong. When you shut off the engine some fluid from torque convertor come sit in the bottom. So when you open the side plug then that fluid will come out. Please follow the procedure in the vídeo or you will have only yourself to blame. Yhanks
Samb wague_ I especially liked your boldness when it comes to changing the CVT fluid. Is there any particular reason to perform this procedure so prematurely on your new vehicle?
Like so many before me, I accidentally opened the transmission drain, your video saved the day for me. One critical comment you made bears repeating, the Subaru engineers aren’t stupid, they will always put the CVT Drain on the opposite side from the exhaust pipe, (otherwise you’d be trying to add and drain fluid from a running engine directly above a very hot exhaust pipe) . Thanks again!
Hello Samb, your video contains very valuable information here. I have 16 Crosstrek, my mechanic changed transmission fluid and differential oil a few months ago, then the car broken down on highway last month. End up it towed back to Subaru dealership, and dealership said there was no differential oil and resulted wheel locked up, damaged my transmission. Just replaced used transmission from own pocket and got warranty void. I wonder do have a video to show differential oil replacement as well?
there is a pump I have I use it for my VW JETTA as you have to pump the fluid in the same way EXCEPT you pump it in from the drain plug which is a lot easier the full amount in 1 shot I know the Subaru factory does it this way just finding that adapter is the thing or its pretty easy to make one if you cant find one ,Im getting ready to change my trans fluid so looking at this did help thank you
@@SambSylla yes it's made by Mightyvac PN is MV6400 you can measure what you take out with this device as well then find your self trans fill plug adapter and then pump it all in one time using this adapter through the drain plug unscrew the adapter and quickly put in the drain plug
Just for the sake of making a detailed video. I couldn't find a good and convincing video on youtube. My car is still going strong. Get yourself a temperature laser cause you refill it when the transmission Temp is between 97° to 113°F. Thanks.
Thanks for the response Mr. Samb. I did mine today. I bought a longer tube for the pump so that I can lay by the side of the car instead of under the car. Secondly, I had an OBD dongle, and I downloaded the app ActiveOBD for my iPhone. That shows CVT temperature. Let me know if you need to know what type of dongle I used.
@@SambSylla Another awesome video - but I also agree on starting the engine with most of the fluid drained out. I was cringing a bit visualizing the CVT belt grinding against the pulley's.
@@HansFliesSolo it is correct to start the engine when he has in order to get the rest of the fluid in. Only thing I would suggest to do differently is to put fluid in while running til it drips again and THEN cycle the gears. Other than that this is the way to do it.
They recommend 100K kms. I have changed mine so soon for the sake of making a new video on the subject. Normally, I would change my tranny fluid around 80K kms. Thanks
It may be possible to use gravitational method but when you get down to last bottle you may need pump pressure to push the fluid in. You may try to see if it is feasible. Have a pump handy just in case, if you are successful you return the pump back to the store. let me know how it goes.
I’m AMSOIL guy also and I’m using AMSOIL for all my cars and motorcycles , but I’m never using cvt . I’m thinking to change my cvt fluid on 2024 ascent and I just want to make sure AMSOIL doesn’t get me any trouble ?
@maciejwojcik3144 No it won't give you any issue,as you see me changing my cvt fluid in the video with Amzoil. This video was done 5 years ago and no problem.
When it comes to CVT transmissions never use any fluid other than the factory stuff from the dealer sometimes you can get a better price online cvts use specific fluid and yes I know it says on the aftermarket ones it's compatible with this one and that one but don't risk it with a $5,000 unit spend the extra money get the right stuff from the dealer because if you have a warranty issue and they see you have that Universal stuff in there they might decline your warranty over it also mixing the aftermarket stuff with the factory fluid can prove fatal to the transmission as well in some cases never mix CVT fluid of any kind it is also vital to use the proper procedure to fill the transmission a little low or a little too much can also cause severe damage to the unit any whining heard when you do your first test drive should make you go back and recheck the level it means it is either low or too full
yes unfortunately I don't think this gentleman understands the premises of working on vehicles don't follow some of the things he says like using a different brand of fluid and such he means well but running a vehicle any vehicle without transmission fluid in it can cause severe damage to the transmission
You could hear that CVT grinding when it started up. It was not happy with nearly 40% of it's fluid missing. Guys, if you want to do a fluid flush, there are other more informative videos that show you without damaging your transmission. Also, don't mix your transmission fluids. Either flush everything and switch to a new brand, or stick with the original Subaru CVT fluid.
@@johnselesky8505 cvt fluid service at the dealership is to drain fluid. Fill until leaking out the fill plug . Temporally plug the fill plug turn on vehicle and let cvt fluid temp raise to 95 to 115 degrees when in that temp shift through each gear allow about 7 seconds between each gear. Top off cvt until leaking through fill plug once again. Top off while vehicle running in park.
@@itzjay3876 Thanks for the reply itz jay. That seems to be the process that @Samb wague followed in this video, minus measuring the fluid temperature prior to the shifting procedure and final fill. I have done this while changing the trans fluid on other vehicles using a cheap LCD temperature probe I found on Amazon for $1 since I couldn't justify spending $$$ on OBDII equipment just to read the temperature of the transmission.
So im a diy, and i dont have the thing to measure the temp (35-45c) so can i get run the engine for like 10min? Is that enough??before i fill up again??
When you start the car the interior is under pressure so you may create a big mess because the tube is likely to fall off. You may try if you can get it done the way you describe. Thanks
@@Will-ui5gg save your money and use the old washers as I did. Your car is only 3 years old and you gaskets are going to be looking good. I used the same old washers on mine and no leak whatsoever, but it is up to you.
@@SambSylla I get what you are saying, I usually never change any gaskets for my older cars, never have any kind of leaking issue. I just happen to have some new gaskets and am going to use them up this time
Its a great video, would like to take advice from you. I am planning to change the Transmission Fluid in my 2018 outback 3.6R, 38K miles on it, what would be best oil to use !! how many Qtz needed !!
You can't go wrong with Amsoil CVT. I have used that fluid for more than 15 years in my Missan and Subaru transmission without a single issue. The fluid capacity for your model 3.6 L is 13.4 US qt. You will only be able to drain 5 or 6 qts if you go that way. If you are not satisfied, just refill it and drive your car for a week or two and drain and refill a second time. Doing so will remove 75% of old fluid. If you are changing your transmission fluid only one time, please buy 6 or 7 qts, but if you will do it twice within 1 or 2 weeks, then buy 13 qts. Be clean and don't lose count of the capacity you drain because it is a sealed system and you don't want to overfill. Thanks
i have 135,000 miles on my Outback, should i change the transmission fluid yet? What about the rear differential fluid. I've only done oil changes on the vehicle. i bought the vehicle used from Subaru at about 65K miles on it. I have no idea if they changed anything but oil also. Please HELP as I don't want to ruin my precious car
Hi Samb, I just spent over a couple of hours trying to access the CVT fill plug from the driver side (exhaust pipe in the way)(2019 Forester), eventually, I gave up. Now I see your video I will go try again tomorrow from the passenger side. Now the question is: will the passenger side plug be the right CVT fill plug for the USA market 2019 Forester? thanks a LOT!
Yes. Canadian Subaru are the same as US ones cause they are are all made in Indiana. The filler is always in the opposite side of the exhaust pipe. After opening the fill plug and the drain plug, before you close the drain pour some used cvt fluid from the fill and see if it is coming down from the drain. Thanks
Please do not follow these fill directions. They are almost correct until the last step, and then this transmission is WAY overfilled because of incorrect procedure. That is a fill level plug, like a differential. It should be filled at temperature as he does, after cycling through the gears with it running as he does, finish off filling... BUT you should pull the hose, let the excess run out until it is a very slow dribble, then plug it. When that plug is pulled at the beginning and it billows out, that is significantly overfilled and can cause damage. I also DO NOT recommend using non Subaru CVT fluid for this transmission. Differentials, engines, etc use what you want with arguments for or against certain brands, that is up to you. With Subaru already having premature failures and voluntarily extending the warranty, stick with Subaru fluid, have the warranty valid, and if you change, do it at your own risk.
I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5l engine. Bought it last month with 167,000miles reading. I am not sure if the cvt fluid was changed or not at some point. Do you recommend still changing the fluid? I already bought cvt fluid from Amsoil. Should i or should i not? That is the question. Thanks!
This is a high mileage car and a bit risky to change the cvt fluid unless you have some kind of record which is not the case here. In this case, to have peace of mind, I get the dealer to do it. Make sure they certify that changing the tranny fluid with this high mileage will not hurt your transmission. You can also bite the bullet and do it yourself hoping that the previous owner has changed the fluid one time already. Best of luck.
Finally i was able to change my cvt fluid and oh man how it changed a lot!!!! I am happy i was able to do the proper prcedure and you can just really feel the difference now that the fluid is new (almost) will do another change and i’m planning in doing it 2 more times. Thanks for your videos.
I suggest you go to Amzoil site and enter your car credentials. Whatever cvt oil it gives you should be compatible with your Subaru. My cvt is full with 1/2 original and 1/2 Amzoil and my subaru is still going strong after 3 years. Thanks
Why was there so much oil coming out of the check plug when you first cracked open the cvt? Shouldn’t the oil be up to that level, not flowing out like it did, when the oil is warm? You drained cold fluid correct?
This is very normal. When the engine if off a lot of oil from the torque convertor come down and sit in the drain pan. That is why when you filling up you need to run the engine at a certain point to top it up.
I am confused, why is there so much fluid coming out of the fill plug when it is supposed to be full when it trickles out, was this one overfilled, as no oil should gush out like that if it was filled right,,, what's going on?
@16.16 are u sure that is the cvt fill plug(passenger side)? Most other video showing cvt fill plug on the other side(driver side) in US. That's why once open fluid begin flowing out!
th-cam.com/video/-OR7PEJwhdw/w-d-xo.html. Btw, your video is a good helpful guide. I guess both may works, cus the level of both plugs are at same level. Thanks. Also check fill overflow while engine running at desired oil temperature.
Thanks Samb. I also live in Calgary. Do you worry that replacing your CVT fluid before the maintenance guide recommends it, that you might be voiding the CVT warranty? Are you concerned about mixing the type of fluid, the Subaru fluid with Amsoil? I read some online posts on forums that say not using original Subaru CVT fluid is bad. What do you think?
Hi Keith. I am the kind of guy who likes to crack open anything I own without worrying about warranty. I then learn a lot doing so and I share my experience with others. For mixing Amzoil with stock, I have been doing that with Honda, toyota, Nissan and now Subaru for the last 15 years or so. No problem whatsoever. From day one last year, I have changed both my Outback and Crosstrek transmission with Azmoil and up to today more than a year later my cars drive like a charm. Since we both live in Calgary come on down to see for yourself and if you need help with your differentials and tranny I can help too. Every 6 months I change my engin oil. Every year for my differentials and every 2 years for my tranny using Amzoil.
@@SambSylla Thanks Samb. I am going to do my Legacy CVT drain and refill tomorrow. Been researching this. Did you miss one last step. I wonder if you should let the CVT warm up to about 100 degrees, then run through the gears again, and then open the fill plug one more time. The expansion of the fluid at higher a temp will force some fluid out. I see other information that indicates this is then the correct level and the CVT is not overfilled. Am I being too cautions?
@@keithdonaghy5325 When I went inside the car I let the engine run for few minutes before switching between gear. If you have seen the entire video I just put back in there the exact amount that I drained out by measuring it as shown. So there is no way I would be overfilling the CVT. Just measure whatever amount you will drain out and you will be able to pump back in that same amount by using my method in the video. I have already successfully changed many transmission fluid that way. Thanks.
The speech ends and the fluid change begins at 10:46
Whew! Thanks!!
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Your video is the only one that explains that there are two fill plugs and that if your exhaust blocks one side you can get to the other. This oils have saved me a trip to the repair shop to have someone else do it.
Awesome video! Thank you!
Just a reminder , if you guys have to work under the car on a running engine. Always have a shop fan blowing air out of the garage. You can get a carbon monoxide poisoning even if you have the garage opened.
It happened to me 2x . If you noticed you get s slight head ache after working in the garage. It’s a sign of CO poisoning. Please be very careful!
Also never opened the door that leads to your house if you have an attached garage while working on cars. The CO can get into the house unnoticed.
CO poison can happens in a few mins, depending how concentrated it is. (e.g. small exhaust leaks etc.)
Thank you very much for your advice. I truly never thought of that. from now on, I will be careful in my garage. I have a fan in my basement that I can use for that purpose. Thank you again.
Thank you Samb. First oil change on our 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, I accidently drained the CVT fluid. Your video helped me understand what I needed to do to make it normal again! I really liked you demonstrating, during the filling process - shifting in to Drive and Reverse multiple times, then putting more fluid in. That was smart to put on the video. Thanks again.
You are welcome.
@ufdude3 That is exactly why i am here. I can't believe I did this.
@@TheRealDanBell Yeah - me neither! Live (well) and learn...
Me too lol. This video helped more than anything else on the internet. There is no repair manual for a 2018 Crosstrek readily available. Gone are the days of the Haynes manuals? I hope not. The best thing is the Crosstrek runs better than before! Thank you Samb 🙌
At first, I thought this was not an easy mistake to make. Then I got under the crosstrek and saw the oil drain plug is behind a shield, and I would've missed it too.
To make a long story short after draining the trans fluid instead of the oil your video was a huge help in refilling the car. Instead of the pump I snaked to hose through the hood down to the fill plug and had my son pour the fluid into the funnel and it worked like a charm. The tip about shifting through the gears worked amazingly well. Your video was so detailed it left nothing out. I did buy the pump just incase. Why return it? I might find a need for it another day. You my friend are a lifesaver.
Just did the same thing with my 19 Crosstrek 😅 after realizing it, I found the right spot for the oil and boy was the oil change easy! Now I need to go to AutoZone to get the parts to put the new transmission fluid in.
Thank you Samb. Of all the videos on this topic out there, yours was the only one I could find that clearly addressed the need to run the car while filling the transmission in order to be able to get all of the required fluid in. I'm another who made the bonehead mistake of draining the CVT fluid while hurrying to complete an oil change on my 2019 Crosstrek. Luckily I had not disposed of the fluid, so I knew exactly how much to add (for this car, the transmission pan holds 4 quarts and 3 cups (4.75 qts). In my case, I drained the CVT, added 4.7 quarts of oil to the engine, then attempted to drive the car. The transmission shuddered every time I gave the car gas while in drive. I had only gone about 100 yards when I turned around and parked it to figure out what I had done. When I checked the oil, it was WAY up the dipstick and I realized my mistake. After draining the engine oil and putting a fresh 4.7 quarts in, I added Valvoline CVT per your instructions and everything is working fine - I can detect no change in the transmission behavior. Thanks again!
Just did this exact thing today. Looks like I know what I’m doing tomorrow!
This guy is spot on. I just got my 2024 Forester and I plan on changing out the CVT fluid every 30K and engine oil every 5K. Cheap insurance.
@@M9A1MAN I would recommend changing your fluid on the CVT every 60k miles instead of 30k. Thanks
Thank you for the great instructions! I have a cvt fluid leak and I wanted to make sure it was topped up and didn't get low. I was so confused why it seemed full until I did the step where you keep it running in park while you add fluid. It was about 1/2 quart low !
Thanks for this video, sir. My sister in laws crosstrek was in an accident and this was the last thing on the list to get it back running like new. Very informative and thorough!
Good information from a regular guy doing his own maintenance in a real life situation, with the tools readily available to any backyard mechanic. Thanks so much for your video.
You 've got that right. You are welcome bro. Learning to fix anything around the house saves you tons of money. Just don't let them use their scare tactics on you.
Plus you know it’s actually being done……
Nicely done. Thank you for making this video! I just asked a dealer in Huntsville Al about doing a fluid change. They were very confused, but said if an owner accidentally drains the transmission fluid and they have to refill, it requires a "re-programming" and that's $498 and indicated that would be the required if hey did a fluid change (LOL)!
Frankly no reprogrmming is needed. Just get yourself a temperature gun on Amazon and make sure the fluid temp is between 97 and 113°F when the engine is on and you are topping the transmission up. My transmission is still going stronger. Save your hard earn money bro. Thanks
Great video and super informative, we do appreciate you making the video. Only 2 things we would change is the order on how you normally loosen your drain and check/fill plugs. We would prefer you loosen the check/fill first because if you drain the transmission first and can NOT open the fill/check plug that would be a big problem. The only other thing is we would change is the gasket every time a plug is opened.
Thank you! First time changing cvt fluid at 130k miles for my outback. I can’t believe how good still the old oem oil was. Very helpful video! 🙌👍✌️👊
GREAT Video. The best one I have seen yet. Thanks so much for taking time to show this to us.
Thank you.
Great video! You're presentation kept me engaged all the way through. Sorry you were scalded by the hot fluid, hope you were OK.
Great video. Owner of a 2018 Impreza sport, and my mother has a 2018 Crosstrek. You are very thorough, and more helpful than many other people. Thanks
Thank you very much.
Been running that Amsoil CVT fluid in my Nissan, its much better than the OEM fluid.
Brother this is the best step by step video on this car and subject . Now do one on the plugs! Bless up........!
I am sorry I don't own a Subaru anymore because my wife prefers a Toyota now. Thank you.
@@SambSylla Okay.....so what are the pros and cons when you compare the two?
That fluid looks very clean…has the original colour to it…not dark and dirty.
Appreciate you being so thorough with loads of useful information with dos and don'ts and explanations. Thank you for making this video.
You are welcome.
It been 10 minute and you have not fixed a ting yet but I am still hooked! You give great tips! Great advice! Do the damn ting man! You taking care of business my brotha let me say it!
Thanks
I don't know about Subaru. I used none honda CVTF and ended up with a costly repair of $4k... I wouldn't go with an after market CVT fluid... Also your liquid was too clean to change. Thank you for the video. Nice to know how Crosstrek fluid change worsk.
Thanks for the video! On my Crosstrek, trying to find the fill plug for CVT I watched every video and all of them it waa on the drivers side but i have the exhaust pipe on the drivers side. So it was nice to see that the plug on the passenger side was fill plug. Thanks!
You're supposed to torque the plugs with a new crush washer. The torque specs are for new, that's why you're plugs weren't tight. Also using standard size sockets on bolts that require metric will most likely strip the bolt, then you'll have a real problem. I still enjoyed the video!
This was informative. I do own a 2019 Crosstrek and had this done at the dealership recently. Hopefully will have the nerve to try this out when it's due next time around.
It was helpful that you talked a lot, and I appreciate the length you put to this video. It gave the video more of a realistic feel. That was helpful for me because I don’t often work on my car.
Don’t worry about the haters. Some people lack meaning in life so they they act like ungrateful children and bring others down because it makes them feel better about their pointless existence. Good video! I appreciate it
Thank you.
Front gear oil I cannot find the refill plug. Thx for doing this video
Thank you, thank you for explaining the exhaust pipe and the different fill sides. My Impreza has exhaust on the left/drivers side, and it's really close to the fill plug. The right side will be much easier. Thank you
Great video but I still think you should at least crack the fill plug so you know you can get it open you just don't have to open it enough to drain just so you know it's open then go ahead and turn drain the bottom
I agree with you it is a great idea and I will do that on my next video on Outback. Thank you.
Hi Samb, I'm from Australia and just came across your video and enjoyed it a lot, I own a 2016 Outback 3.6r and wanting to change my transmission fluid myself and your video was really helpful. Just notice at the end there was a whole heap of fluid that was left in the hose, that is a lot of fluid not being used up.
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Great thorough video as always Samb. I've been thinking about doing this myself and after watching this video it seems like it is very doable! I think the only change I'd make in this process is turning the car off after shifting gears and waiting 15-30 minutes to cool before I refill. That shouldn't make a difference right?
I used a bafx obdII and my iPhone. Worked great. Followed the instructions and no issues thank you
You are welcome
your video is very personable! Thanks for making it. Great job! You made it so someone without any mechanical skills can do this fluid change;.
Isn't the fill on the drivers side right next to the exhaust? Is this plug you removed on the passenger side also another way to fill to proper level, if so that will make it a hell of a lot easier than fighting a hot exhaust to try to get the fill plug (drivers side) off and refill the fluid.
Subaru always put the fill plug on the opposite side of the exhaust be it outback, crosstrek or impreza so you wont get burnt. The plug on the exhaust side may also be a fill plug but I never try to open it.
Thanks for the video! I'm changing my transmission fluid this weekend and you gave me some good pointers.
You are welcome
Did it work no problems?
i have 135,000 miles on my Outback, should i change the transmission fluid yet? What about the rear differential fluid?
Where do you recycle/dispose of used CVT fluid? Just bring it to somewhere like O'Reillys and tell them it's differential oil and hope they accept it?
Hi Samb. I want to thank for such a detailed video. I live in México and own an Outback 2015, 3.6L. Here Subaru has been very unsuccessful an there are only 18 dealers in the country. So, information like what you provide is extremely useful.
I did the CVT oil change of my OBK following your video closely and I wasn't able to put in the same amount I drained. In total 6.8 liters were drained and only 6.4 were possible to fill in. Do you think my transmission could be seriously damaged due to this?
If you have the time, I will appreciate any remarks you can tell me about this.
Great video, not glad your arm and head got burned from the muffler, but I will remember to wear a sweatshirt & hat. One video shows a pan drop to clean the screen, magnets, and internal filter change, sounds like a good idea looking for reasons not to?
BTW, I was watching the other guys changing his Subaru CVT fluids too and he has to go an invest in purchasing a temperature gauge to measure the temperature in the transmission for it to reach @ 100-105 Degree then add the different into the casing. What I see here is more practical, start your engine let runs and then added the rest of the fluids back into the case. I like your way and not have to buy a special temperature gauges. LOL Thanks!
Save your money and buy yoursel a big lunch for few days. I have successfully changed many transmission fluid using my method without a temperature gun as you can see in this video.
With engine running aren’t you supposed to let it drain out of the top plug so as to let it seek its proper full level so when the oil stops coming out it’s at the proper level, also providing that the CVT is at 100 degrees?
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Great video with very helpful tips! Now I have an idea of what color CVT fluid inside Crosstrek transmission and how much to put in without overfilling or underfilling. Although your mini SUV is still new and not really required to replace the CVT fluid yet, But thanks for making this useful and helpful video. Keep making more troubleshooting or Preventive maintenance videos for Subaru Crosstrek in the future.
Thank you. Unfortunately I traded in my crosstrek for Outback 2020.
I don’t understand why CVT fluid would come out of a FILL port like that. How could you fill it beyond the port level? Must be draining from higher areas that are pressure relieved when the fill plug is removed.
Engine was off when draining. When engine is on, some CVT fluid is stays in the upper areas of the CVT.
Question: Since you measured exactly how much to put back in, rather than running the engine and getting burned, why not take the jack stands off the driver side leaving the passenger side high providing plenty of space for the rest of the fluid, put in fill plug, and lower passenger side. ? Start car with all 4 wheels on ground and run through gears as you did, and you are done.
It will not work. The engine needs to be on in order to create suction so the remaining fluid can go in the transmission. Thanks
Just fyi, on my 16 Crosstrek the fill and the drain are on opposite sides. Fill is on the left and drain on the right. Exhaust is on the right.
Thank you
Hi fr your video is amazing i’d like to know How many quart oil transmission cvt i need for my Subaru xt 2016 2.0 turbo and know if front Diffetential is the same oil or is different
Do you worry about flushing the fluid? How many quarts to just drain and refill?
Love your videos, thank you! You need a set of Quick Jack lifts! They have made my life a lot easier "-)
Thank you. Where did you buy them?
@@SambSylla COSTCO sells them online, but I bought mine directly from QuickJack when they had a sale for SEMA
If fluid drained when you opened the side plug then that means that it was either overfilled or you have to fill fluid from above (maybe dipstick tube?).
You got it all wrong. When you shut off the engine some fluid from torque convertor come sit in the bottom. So when you open the side plug then that fluid will come out. Please follow the procedure in the vídeo or you will have only yourself to blame. Yhanks
Can you please put a description on amazon or something on the fluid pump? And the size of the hose you used for the fluid pump??
Samb wague_ I especially liked your boldness when it comes to changing the CVT fluid. Is there any particular reason to perform this procedure so prematurely on your new vehicle?
Not really. I just wanna to make a video out of it to share my knowledge with others. I crack open everything I buy to learn from it. Thank you.
Like so many before me, I accidentally opened the transmission drain, your video saved the day for me.
One critical comment you made bears repeating, the Subaru engineers aren’t stupid, they will always put the CVT Drain on the opposite side from the exhaust pipe, (otherwise you’d be trying to add and drain fluid from a running engine directly above a very hot exhaust pipe) .
Thanks again!
You are welcome.
Hello Samb, your video contains very valuable information here. I have 16 Crosstrek, my mechanic changed transmission fluid and differential oil a few months ago, then the car broken down on highway last month. End up it towed back to Subaru dealership, and dealership said there was no differential oil and resulted wheel locked up, damaged my transmission. Just replaced used transmission from own pocket and got warranty void. I wonder do have a video to show differential oil replacement as well?
Sorry to hear that. I have separate video on front and back diff. Thanks
Front diff: th-cam.com/video/JK2FPbpaFgs/w-d-xo.html
Rear diff: th-cam.com/video/yGrOsGIZ2dk/w-d-xo.html
there is a pump I have I use it for my VW JETTA as you have to pump the fluid in the same way EXCEPT you pump it in from the drain plug which is a lot easier the full amount in 1 shot I know the Subaru factory does it this way just finding that adapter is the thing or its pretty easy to make one if you cant find one ,Im getting ready to change my trans fluid so looking at this did help thank you
Hello, do you have a name or a link to that pump? It should be very interesting to own one. Thanks
@@SambSylla yes it's made by Mightyvac PN is MV6400 you can measure what you take out with this device as well then find your self trans fill plug adapter and then pump it all in one time using this adapter through the drain plug unscrew the adapter and quickly put in the drain plug
@@MICKIN310 Thank you very much bro. I will look into it this weekend.
@@MICKIN310How this adapter?
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Excellent! I am going to use this as a guide. One (dumb) question; why did you change the CVT fluid when the vehicle has just 6000 miles?
Just for the sake of making a detailed video. I couldn't find a good and convincing video on youtube. My car is still going strong. Get yourself a temperature laser cause you refill it when the transmission Temp is between 97° to 113°F. Thanks.
Thanks for the response Mr. Samb. I did mine today. I bought a longer tube for the pump so that I can lay by the side of the car instead of under the car. Secondly, I had an OBD dongle, and I downloaded the app ActiveOBD for my iPhone. That shows CVT temperature. Let me know if you need to know what type of dongle I used.
Question. Why take what dripped down when it runs down a dirty surface. I bet that’s where the metal shavings came from
the video quality is fantastic.
Great explaining everything. Using great quality Amsoil oil.
I disagree with the starting engine after the fluid was drain and cycling the gears, I could hear the CVT making not good noise.
You right. You don't have to do that part but I did it quick so I can get much fluid out. Thanks
@@SambSylla Another awesome video - but I also agree on starting the engine with most of the fluid drained out. I was cringing a bit visualizing the CVT belt grinding against the pulley's.
totally agree, never start your engine with tranny fluid removed
So what is the proper way to get all the fluid back into the transmission without starting the engine?
@@HansFliesSolo it is correct to start the engine when he has in order to get the rest of the fluid in.
Only thing I would suggest to do differently is to put fluid in while running til it drips again and THEN cycle the gears. Other than that this is the way to do it.
Thanks for your video! I see that you did the change at 10k (+ -) KMS; what is the Subaru recomendation? I am on the 16K KMS now!
They recommend 100K kms. I have changed mine so soon for the sake of making a new video on the subject. Normally, I would change my tranny fluid around 80K kms. Thanks
Very detailed! I will try it on our crosstrek..thank you
The drain plug is above the bottom of the transmission pan so unless you drop the pan, there will always be some old fluid left.
The drain plug is in the bottom of the transmission pan. Please see the entire video. It is very clear. Thanks
Great video but when refilling the fluids, can you feed it from the top from under the hood using gravity instead of using the pump?
It may be possible to use gravitational method but when you get down to last bottle you may need pump pressure to push the fluid in. You may try to see if it is feasible. Have a pump handy just in case, if you are successful you return the pump back to the store. let me know how it goes.
I’m AMSOIL guy also and I’m using AMSOIL for all my cars and motorcycles , but I’m never using cvt . I’m thinking to change my cvt fluid on 2024 ascent and I just want to make sure AMSOIL doesn’t get me any trouble ?
@maciejwojcik3144 No it won't give you any issue,as you see me changing my cvt fluid in the video with Amzoil. This video was done 5 years ago and no problem.
When it comes to CVT transmissions never use any fluid other than the factory stuff from the dealer sometimes you can get a better price online cvts use specific fluid and yes I know it says on the aftermarket ones it's compatible with this one and that one but don't risk it with a $5,000 unit spend the extra money get the right stuff from the dealer because if you have a warranty issue and they see you have that Universal stuff in there they might decline your warranty over it also mixing the aftermarket stuff with the factory fluid can prove fatal to the transmission as well in some cases never mix CVT fluid of any kind it is also vital to use the proper procedure to fill the transmission a little low or a little too much can also cause severe damage to the unit any whining heard when you do your first test drive should make you go back and recheck the level it means it is either low or too full
I love this man.
is your outback 2.5??3.6?? where do you get torque values please?? thank you . your video helps!
My outback is 2.5 and I got the torque spec from service manual I bought from ebay. Thanks
When you go up to turn on the car, you go inside with the jack stands?
Thanks for the video. It helps a lot!
Do NOT cycle through the gears when the fluid is drained.
yes unfortunately I don't think this gentleman understands the premises of working on vehicles don't follow some of the things he says like using a different brand of fluid and such he means well but running a vehicle any vehicle without transmission fluid in it can cause severe damage to the transmission
You could hear that CVT grinding when it started up. It was not happy with nearly 40% of it's fluid missing. Guys, if you want to do a fluid flush, there are other more informative videos that show you without damaging your transmission. Also, don't mix your transmission fluids. Either flush everything and switch to a new brand, or stick with the original Subaru CVT fluid.
So what would be the proper method to fill the remaining 1-1.5qt back into the transmission after the initial fill if @Samb wague is doing it wrong?
@@johnselesky8505 cvt fluid service at the dealership is to drain fluid. Fill until leaking out the fill plug . Temporally plug the fill plug turn on vehicle and let cvt fluid temp raise to 95 to 115 degrees when in that temp shift through each gear allow about 7 seconds between each gear. Top off cvt until leaking through fill plug once again. Top off while vehicle running in park.
@@itzjay3876 Thanks for the reply itz jay. That seems to be the process that @Samb wague followed in this video, minus measuring the fluid temperature prior to the shifting procedure and final fill. I have done this while changing the trans fluid on other vehicles using a cheap LCD temperature probe I found on Amazon for $1 since I couldn't justify spending $$$ on OBDII equipment just to read the temperature of the transmission.
So im a diy, and i dont have the thing to measure the temp (35-45c) so can i get run the engine for like 10min? Is that enough??before i fill up again??
Wouldn’t you just be able to leave the tubing in while you start the car and start pumping again?
When you start the car the interior is under pressure so you may create a big mess because the tube is likely to fall off. You may try if you can get it done the way you describe. Thanks
Great video helped with my 2021 forester!!
Any links for the pump and tubing? Great vid!
Pump: www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Pump-Lower-Unit/dp/B004UOPZ9S/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Invincible+Marine+Lower+Unit+Oil+Pump&qid=1610130661&sr=8-4
Tubing: www.amazon.com/Tubing-Flexible-Hybrid-Lightweight-50-Feet/dp/B07HF4SYWY/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=1%2F2%2BID%2Btube&qid=1610130830&sr=8-5&th=1
1 clamp of 1/2 inch: www.amazon.com/Precision-Brand-Micro-Miniature-Stainless/dp/B002088BII/ref=psdc_979130011_t2_B076Q7QVNM?th=1
Great video! Did u measure the temperature as you were refilling it??
I did not do it in the video but you have to fill it when the temperature of transmission fluid is between 35°c and 45°c or 95F and 113F. Thanks
Was the car engine hot when you open the overfill screw?
Have you ever changed transmission fluid by removing the bottom pan of transmission?
Very good video. Do you know the part number for both the drain and fill plug washer? Thanks
No I don't, but any subaru dealer in your area should be able to help you with that. Thanks
CVT Fill Plug Gasket (Part#: 803918060). Both CVT and Engine Drain Plug Gasket (Part#: 803916010)
@@Will-ui5gg save your money and use the old washers as I did. Your car is only 3 years old and you gaskets are going to be looking good. I used the same old washers on mine and no leak whatsoever, but it is up to you.
@@SambSylla I get what you are saying, I usually never change any gaskets for my older cars, never have any kind of leaking issue. I just happen to have some new gaskets and am going to use them up this time
Best video about this! Great job sir!
Its a great video, would like to take advice from you. I am planning to change the Transmission Fluid in my 2018 outback 3.6R, 38K miles on it, what would be best oil to use !! how many Qtz needed !!
You can't go wrong with Amsoil CVT. I have used that fluid for more than 15 years in my Missan and Subaru transmission without a single issue.
The fluid capacity for your model 3.6 L is 13.4 US qt. You will only be able to drain 5 or 6 qts if you go that way. If you are not satisfied, just refill it and drive your car for a week or two and drain and refill a second time. Doing so will remove 75% of old fluid. If you are changing your transmission fluid only one time, please buy 6 or 7 qts, but if you will do it twice within 1 or 2 weeks, then buy 13 qts. Be clean and don't lose count of the capacity you drain because it is a sealed system and you don't want to overfill. Thanks
Wouldn’t a lazier temp gun work for checking the temperature of CVT and easy
i have 135,000 miles on my Outback, should i change the transmission fluid yet? What about the rear differential fluid. I've only done oil changes on the vehicle. i bought the vehicle used from Subaru at about 65K miles on it. I have no idea if they changed anything but oil also. Please HELP as I don't want to ruin my precious car
THANK YOU! Great video. EXTREMELY HELPFUL
Thank you for this video! Best one!
Hi Samb, I just spent over a couple of hours trying to access the CVT fill plug from the driver side (exhaust pipe in the way)(2019 Forester), eventually, I gave up. Now I see your video I will go try again tomorrow from the passenger side. Now the question is: will the passenger side plug be the right CVT fill plug for the USA market 2019 Forester? thanks a LOT!
Yes. Canadian Subaru are the same as US ones cause they are are all made in Indiana. The filler is always in the opposite side of the exhaust pipe. After opening the fill plug and the drain plug, before you close the drain pour some used cvt fluid from the fill and see if it is coming down from the drain. Thanks
Hola . Tienes manual de taller para el mismo 2018?
Please do not follow these fill directions. They are almost correct until the last step, and then this transmission is WAY overfilled because of incorrect procedure. That is a fill level plug, like a differential. It should be filled at temperature as he does, after cycling through the gears with it running as he does, finish off filling... BUT you should pull the hose, let the excess run out until it is a very slow dribble, then plug it. When that plug is pulled at the beginning and it billows out, that is significantly overfilled and can cause damage.
I also DO NOT recommend using non Subaru CVT fluid for this transmission. Differentials, engines, etc use what you want with arguments for or against certain brands, that is up to you. With Subaru already having premature failures and voluntarily extending the warranty, stick with Subaru fluid, have the warranty valid, and if you change, do it at your own risk.
I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5l engine. Bought it last month with 167,000miles reading. I am not sure if the cvt fluid was changed or not at some point. Do you recommend still changing the fluid? I already bought cvt fluid from Amsoil. Should i or should i not? That is the question. Thanks!
This is a high mileage car and a bit risky to change the cvt fluid unless you have some kind of record which is not the case here. In this case, to have peace of mind, I get the dealer to do it. Make sure they certify that changing the tranny fluid with this high mileage will not hurt your transmission. You can also bite the bullet and do it yourself hoping that the previous owner has changed the fluid one time already. Best of luck.
Finally i was able to change my cvt fluid and oh man how it changed a lot!!!! I am happy i was able to do the proper prcedure and you can just really feel the difference now that the fluid is new (almost) will do another change and i’m planning in doing it 2 more times. Thanks for your videos.
You are Good !! keep up the good work.
Like USMC mentioned look in to quick jacks, TH-cam it lol
Powertrain warranty is voided if you do it before 100k according to Subaru.
Can you mix ctv oil brands? I have the Subaru 2013 outback with the original oil in it but I want to use what you are using. 64,000 miles on it.
I suggest you go to Amzoil site and enter your car credentials. Whatever cvt oil it gives you should be compatible with your Subaru. My cvt is full with 1/2 original and 1/2 Amzoil and my subaru is still going strong after 3 years. Thanks
Just did the change 1/2 Subaru oil 1/2 Amzoil. My 2013 Outback is running better. The CVT feels way better. Thank you.
@@Ryanhalaszfilms if you want the fluid to be even cleaner drive your car for 50 miles or so and do a second drain and refill. Thanks
When I hit 90,000 miles I’ll do it again. I will say it’s driving wayyyyyy better. Best cvt oil and it’s really not that hard to change it.
Why did you let it drip if you're adding more later?
Why was there so much oil coming out of the check plug when you first cracked open the cvt? Shouldn’t the oil be up to that level, not flowing out like it did, when the oil is warm? You drained cold fluid correct?
This is very normal. When the engine if off a lot of oil from the torque convertor come down and sit in the drain pan. That is why when you filling up you need to run the engine at a certain point to top it up.
You must drive like 70km/hr on a hwy to make consistently less than 7L/100 kms.
well said, excellent how to , thank you for taken time to put this together
I am confused, why is there so much fluid coming out of the fill plug when it is supposed to be full when it trickles out, was this one overfilled, as no oil should gush out like that if it was filled right,,, what's going on?
When the car is running ,transmission sucks in some of the oil from oilpan
@16.16 are u sure that is the cvt fill plug(passenger side)? Most other video showing cvt fill plug on the other side(driver side) in US. That's why once open fluid begin flowing out!
Please can you link me with other videos you are referring to. This one is crosstrek 2019
Fluid will always flow when you open the cvt fill plug.
th-cam.com/video/-OR7PEJwhdw/w-d-xo.html. Btw, your video is a good helpful guide. I guess both may works, cus the level of both plugs are at same level. Thanks. Also check fill overflow while engine running at desired oil temperature.
Generally if youre not recording or anything how long does it take to do this process?
@@Eastnystunna just 40 minutes
Amazing video...im going to try it. Thank you.
Running a Gearbox dry’😯never ever!
Thanks Samb. I also live in Calgary. Do you worry that replacing your CVT fluid before the maintenance guide recommends it, that you might be voiding the CVT warranty? Are you concerned about mixing the type of fluid, the Subaru fluid with Amsoil? I read some online posts on forums that say not using original Subaru CVT fluid is bad. What do you think?
Hi Keith. I am the kind of guy who likes to crack open anything I own without worrying about warranty. I then learn a lot doing so and I share my experience with others. For mixing Amzoil with stock, I have been doing that with Honda, toyota, Nissan and now Subaru for the last 15 years or so. No problem whatsoever. From day one last year, I have changed both my Outback and Crosstrek transmission with Azmoil and up to today more than a year later my cars drive like a charm. Since we both live in Calgary come on down to see for yourself and if you need help with your differentials and tranny I can help too. Every 6 months I change my engin oil. Every year for my differentials and every 2 years for my tranny using Amzoil.
@@SambSylla Thanks Samb. I am going to do my Legacy CVT drain and refill tomorrow. Been researching this. Did you miss one last step. I wonder if you should let the CVT warm up to about 100 degrees, then run through the gears again, and then open the fill plug one more time. The expansion of the fluid at higher a temp will force some fluid out. I see other information that indicates this is then the correct level and the CVT is not overfilled. Am I being too cautions?
@@keithdonaghy5325 When I went inside the car I let the engine run for few minutes before switching between gear. If you have seen the entire video I just put back in there the exact amount that I drained out by measuring it as shown. So there is no way I would be overfilling the CVT. Just measure whatever amount you will drain out and you will be able to pump back in that same amount by using my method in the video. I have already successfully changed many transmission fluid that way. Thanks.
It there a transmission did stick?
Did you mix the Aimsoil with the Subaru CVT oil the first time. On line Aimsoil cost about $2 more a quart than Subaru oil
Yes I did. I could only get out little more than 5 quarts and no harm done. Amzoil cvt fluid is compatible with stock cvt.