Jason I watch all your videos and I think what you do is awesome. We know it's not the fastest or greatest car out there but we like them because they're ours. I have a very similar Impreza sport hatchback and I'm so intrigued by what you do with yours. I'd like to ask you a few questions some time. I remember a video where you went over your brakes "poor man's big brake kit" is how you described them. I can't find the right one anymore. I'm going to need new brakes soon. Might as well upgrade, slightly.
Got a fb20 Forester 2016. In my years of driving it, I found that regular D mode is the best for acceleration, for CVT longevity as well... I rarely use the paddle shift manual mode since it's not really faster, I only use it to engine brake in an emergency as you can just downshift without changing to manual for that, also use it for downhill engine braking to save the brakes a little bit.. This car has enough low end torque to go uphill without feeling it's struggling like my other car, a CR-V, where sometimes I need to put the shifter in 1 so it stays low to go uphill.
Show us how fun it is.... There are more CVTs Subarus than manuals. If I had the choice for a 6speed manual when I was buying I would have considered it. But one enjoys what they have.
@@JasonLeung-4roller the sport offers a 5 speed not a 6. The base model gets the 6 speed. The 5 speed also has a close ratio for more sporty driving & fun. Also doesn’t matter if their are more cvts, enthusiasts enjoy manuals.
akppro.ru/en/magazine/article/tr-580.html the TR580 CVT has a slightly different design. I mention that I don't have throttle on while I shift to neutral. Back into drive. Are you getting your information from somewhere? Or applying the generalization from automatic transmissions?
@@JasonLeung-4roller I know certain CVTs like ones with torque converters which are most of them get unnecessary wear from shifting into neutral and then back into drive while in motion. I know it won't blow up the transmission but it can put strain on the trans and the transmission. At least that is what I had heard. I know throwing a car into neutral in an emergency is a great way to slow down. I'm still learning about using my 2019 Impreza's CVT paddle shifters the best and most sporty way possible. I will read the article you linked I'm just nervous about damaging my transmission
@@benmorris7276 actually, throwing it into N Is not the best way to brake in an emergency, you would want to keep on D mode then just press - on the paddle to downshift, it'll apply engine braking... When you get lower RPM eventually you can press it again and it'll help you stop faster... N is only used when I already parked the car and putting the weight on the e brake and not the transmission, I do this by parking in the desired spot, then put N, pull the e brake, release foot brake so the car goes up or down depending on where your parked and it'll stop on the e brake, then from N to P in the end... If you go from parking in your desired spot then directly to P, pulling the e brake, and releasing the foot brake, all the weight will fall on the transmission first then e brake.. if your parking spot is not level, it'll eventually wear down your transmission.
@@neometalx9 i know using the e brake is better way to stop in an emergency but if your brakes and e brake fail throwing it into neutral will slow the car down faster than down shifting
Btw, would you recommend a CVT cooling system for a regular user? Non turbo car and not modified at all... But I want to keep this car as long as possible.. Also, have you heard about the transmission mount anti wobble insert? It's a mount that looks like a bushing... I feel the trans wobbles a tiny bit when I am changing from P D R ,Not exclusively in this order, I mean it's mostly felt when parking the car.
If you don't drive the car up in the high RPMs there really isn't a need for a CVT cooler. If you push the car in mountain passes, then and have experienced limp mode, then I'd suggest it. Also I do have the transmission insert. It works very well. Especially in conjunction with a bunch of driveline modifications. Thanks for stopping by :)
@@JasonLeung-4roller I mostly drive in the city and sometimes long distances, once in a while in the mountain and never experienced limp mode.. the hottest temperature I have seen is from engine temp, 230 F in the triple meter... usually runs from 190 to 215 F... I think the triple meter doesn't have the transmission temperature tho, so I have no way in knowing how hot it is... what does the transmission anti wobble insert do exactly tho? I saw a couple of videos on it but I think it was not well explained, it was mostly how to install it... does it fix the wobble when shifting from P R D?
@@neometalx9you are correct no transmission temp. There is an Android Subaru app that you can see CVT temps. The insert makes the power from the transmission more direct. It reduces the "wobble" especially around 20mph where the torque converter isn't completely locked up. It's easy to install with a little lube. Makes a noticeable difference. When shifting through pRD I didn't notice any difference.
@@JasonLeung-4roller what is the name of the subaru app and what else do you need to check the CVT temp? I would like to see how the temp changes. now that you say it, I think it does wobble a bit at that speed, even sometimes when it is "downshifting" when I press the gas a bit harder... its not very noticeable but maybe this will help.. which one you got? the 60d soft or 75d medium?
I didn't want to buy a manual living in Los Angeles. We have a lot of stop and go traffic. The CVT in automatic is great for that. When you want to enjoy the car a little more, manual mode is lots of fun. If paddle shifters defeat the purpose of the CVT, please tell me, why did Subaru include them? Seems like a design flaw. 🤔
@@JasonLeung-4roller they added as a gimmick. Their is no actual gears in a cvt. They are not as reliable & can not take the fun of sporty driving. They need lots of maintenance as well. But paddle shifters just allow you to make you feel like it’s a gear so it’s a gimmick. That’s it.
@@uscggreene187 it must be a gimmick. I guess it makes sense to throw the car in the trash. There's no point in owning a car with a CVT. If it's not a manual, then it's not worth driving. Gears or otherwise. If we want to talk about reliability... Let's talk about those EJ and head gaskets hmmm? All trash.
Why not just buy a manual? It’s a better transmission. Their is no “first gear” or anything like that. It’s fake. Their is no “up” or “down” shifting a cvt. Get a real manual. Your simply posing driving around like you have a manual transmission. Stop being a fake. Stop lying saying your shifting gears. Stop. It’s sad. The car will feel more sporty.
Lol fake... Can I ask how you came to this video? I mean it clearly says CVT in the title.. And most manual drivers stay very far away from these types of videos.
Are you aware that the CVT in non-base trim has paddle shifters? Changing gear ratios regardless of paddles or a shift stick allows the driver to control the car. I'm just going to assume you've never taken the CVT into its upper limits and therefore are blind to its features. Please enjoy your manual only world.
@@JasonLeung-4roller first their are NO GEARS. None. The “gear ratios that you think your changing into is just computer controlled on your driving & not good for your cvt. Also I have driven cvt’s. They are garbage. That’s why some manufacturers are not going to them & some that use cvt’s are going back to normal automatics or duel clutch. Their are no “upper limits”. It’s very restrictive & any hard or sporty driving wears the belt out quickly. Also the maintenance on them is a pain. The cvt’s only good quality is gas mileage at cruising speeds. But when you use Subarus for anything that they were built for or any hard work they overheat and/or start burning up the belt. They have major issues when having any amount of weight in them. The foresters & outback’s when towing they overheat & burn up quickly.
Best video I've seen explaining how to operate a cvt! Thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Jason I watch all your videos and I think what you do is awesome. We know it's not the fastest or greatest car out there but we like them because they're ours. I have a very similar Impreza sport hatchback and I'm so intrigued by what you do with yours. I'd like to ask you a few questions some time. I remember a video where you went over your brakes "poor man's big brake kit" is how you described them. I can't find the right one anymore. I'm going to need new brakes soon. Might as well upgrade, slightly.
4roller.github.io/subaru-impreza-tuner/brakes.html
Thanks! The BBK was in my front sway bar bushing upgrade video. I've added a separate link to my blog. It's a worthy upgrade. 👍👍
Got a fb20 Forester 2016.
In my years of driving it, I found that regular D mode is the best for acceleration, for CVT longevity as well... I rarely use the paddle shift manual mode since it's not really faster, I only use it to engine brake in an emergency as you can just downshift without changing to manual for that, also use it for downhill engine braking to save the brakes a little bit..
This car has enough low end torque to go uphill without feeling it's struggling like my other car, a CR-V, where sometimes I need to put the shifter in 1 so it stays low to go uphill.
Do not engine brake with the CVT... It's cheaper to buy pads than a trans. (I own a 14" FXT CVT and race it, trust me, not good for the CVT at all)
I've accidentally put my Hyundai Accents 2022 IVT from D to N and put it back in D and it, it didn't explode, idk its running ok
FB20 with a 5-speed stickshift is much more fun, trust me 🙂
Not showing off, just saying :)
Show us how fun it is.... There are more CVTs Subarus than manuals. If I had the choice for a 6speed manual when I was buying I would have considered it. But one enjoys what they have.
Bought a 5-speed and absolutely love the thing
@@JasonLeung-4roller the sport offers a 5 speed not a 6. The base model gets the 6 speed. The 5 speed also has a close ratio for more sporty driving & fun. Also doesn’t matter if their are more cvts, enthusiasts enjoy manuals.
@@uscggreene187 I am not an enthusiast. Just a regular joe trying to enjoy what I bought...
Shift into neutral on a CVT while moving puts unnecessary wear and strain on the engine and transmission
akppro.ru/en/magazine/article/tr-580.html the TR580 CVT has a slightly different design. I mention that I don't have throttle on while I shift to neutral. Back into drive. Are you getting your information from somewhere? Or applying the generalization from automatic transmissions?
@@JasonLeung-4roller I know certain CVTs like ones with torque converters which are most of them get unnecessary wear from shifting into neutral and then back into drive while in motion. I know it won't blow up the transmission but it can put strain on the trans and the transmission. At least that is what I had heard. I know throwing a car into neutral in an emergency is a great way to slow down. I'm still learning about using my 2019 Impreza's CVT paddle shifters the best and most sporty way possible. I will read the article you linked I'm just nervous about damaging my transmission
@@benmorris7276 better safe than sorry. I get it.
@@benmorris7276 actually, throwing it into N Is not the best way to brake in an emergency, you would want to keep on D mode then just press - on the paddle to downshift, it'll apply engine braking... When you get lower RPM eventually you can press it again and it'll help you stop faster... N is only used when I already parked the car and putting the weight on the e brake and not the transmission, I do this by parking in the desired spot, then put N, pull the e brake, release foot brake so the car goes up or down depending on where your parked and it'll stop on the e brake, then from N to P in the end... If you go from parking in your desired spot then directly to P, pulling the e brake, and releasing the foot brake, all the weight will fall on the transmission first then e brake.. if your parking spot is not level, it'll eventually wear down your transmission.
@@neometalx9 i know using the e brake is better way to stop in an emergency but if your brakes and e brake fail throwing it into neutral will slow the car down faster than down shifting
Btw, would you recommend a CVT cooling system for a regular user? Non turbo car and not modified at all... But I want to keep this car as long as possible..
Also, have you heard about the transmission mount anti wobble insert? It's a mount that looks like a bushing... I feel the trans wobbles a tiny bit when I am changing from P D R ,Not exclusively in this order, I mean it's mostly felt when parking the car.
If you don't drive the car up in the high RPMs there really isn't a need for a CVT cooler. If you push the car in mountain passes, then and have experienced limp mode, then I'd suggest it.
Also I do have the transmission insert. It works very well. Especially in conjunction with a bunch of driveline modifications. Thanks for stopping by :)
@@JasonLeung-4roller I mostly drive in the city and sometimes long distances, once in a while in the mountain and never experienced limp mode.. the hottest temperature I have seen is from engine temp, 230 F in the triple meter... usually runs from 190 to 215 F... I think the triple meter doesn't have the transmission temperature tho, so I have no way in knowing how hot it is...
what does the transmission anti wobble insert do exactly tho? I saw a couple of videos on it but I think it was not well explained, it was mostly how to install it... does it fix the wobble when shifting from P R D?
@@neometalx9you are correct no transmission temp. There is an Android Subaru app that you can see CVT temps.
The insert makes the power from the transmission more direct. It reduces the "wobble" especially around 20mph where the torque converter isn't completely locked up. It's easy to install with a little lube. Makes a noticeable difference. When shifting through pRD I didn't notice any difference.
@@JasonLeung-4roller what is the name of the subaru app and what else do you need to check the CVT temp? I would like to see how the temp changes.
now that you say it, I think it does wobble a bit at that speed, even sometimes when it is "downshifting" when I press the gas a bit harder... its not very noticeable but maybe this will help.. which one you got? the 60d soft or 75d medium?
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Paddle shifting a CVT completely defeats the purpose of the CVT to begin with. If you want to shift gears buy a manual. If not slap it in D and go.
I didn't want to buy a manual living in Los Angeles. We have a lot of stop and go traffic. The CVT in automatic is great for that. When you want to enjoy the car a little more, manual mode is lots of fun. If paddle shifters defeat the purpose of the CVT, please tell me, why did Subaru include them? Seems like a design flaw. 🤔
@@JasonLeung-4roller they added as a gimmick. Their is no actual gears in a cvt. They are not as reliable & can not take the fun of sporty driving. They need lots of maintenance as well. But paddle shifters just allow you to make you feel like it’s a gear so it’s a gimmick. That’s it.
@@uscggreene187 it must be a gimmick. I guess it makes sense to throw the car in the trash. There's no point in owning a car with a CVT. If it's not a manual, then it's not worth driving. Gears or otherwise. If we want to talk about reliability... Let's talk about those EJ and head gaskets hmmm? All trash.
@@JasonLeung-4roller not the whole car, just the paddles, i love my cvt..
Why not just buy a manual? It’s a better transmission. Their is no “first gear” or anything like that. It’s fake. Their is no “up” or “down” shifting a cvt. Get a real manual. Your simply posing driving around like you have a manual transmission. Stop being a fake. Stop lying saying your shifting gears. Stop. It’s sad. The car will feel more sporty.
Am I posing? Or enjoy my car? I'd probably enjoy a manual transmission if I owned one. The fact is.. I own this one. So I am making the most of it.
Lol fake... Can I ask how you came to this video? I mean it clearly says CVT in the title.. And most manual drivers stay very far away from these types of videos.
Are you aware that the CVT in non-base trim has paddle shifters? Changing gear ratios regardless of paddles or a shift stick allows the driver to control the car. I'm just going to assume you've never taken the CVT into its upper limits and therefore are blind to its features. Please enjoy your manual only world.
@@JasonLeung-4roller first their are NO GEARS. None. The “gear ratios that you think your changing into is just computer controlled on your driving & not good for your cvt. Also I have driven cvt’s. They are garbage. That’s why some manufacturers are not going to them & some that use cvt’s are going back to normal automatics or duel clutch. Their are no “upper limits”. It’s very restrictive & any hard or sporty driving wears the belt out quickly. Also the maintenance on them is a pain. The cvt’s only good quality is gas mileage at cruising speeds. But when you use Subarus for anything that they were built for or any hard work they overheat and/or start burning up the belt. They have major issues when having any amount of weight in them. The foresters & outback’s when towing they overheat & burn up quickly.
@@JasonLeung-4roller I don’t know why this video popped up in my feed. I would not look for it.