Subaru CVT Front and Rear Differential Service
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Very professional. No messing around. Right o it. LOVE IT!!! Thank you
Love the confidence your videos give me. I hate bringing our 2011 Foz and WRX in for service. I always find something wrong when I get it back. Dirty headliner and steering wheel, grease caked on all lug nuts, dinged wheel, etc, etc, etc. No one treats your stuff how you would. Thanks!
Don't you hate that? Man, I want to trust mechanics, but I keep finding things done sloppily, incorrectly, or they'll completely miss something that needs servicing. I don't like working on vehicles, but with critical stuff, sometimes I don't trust that someone else will do it right.
Excellent video. Thanks.
Just completed my front and rear diff oil change which hasn't been done in 100K - my bad. At 164k vehicle miles, the oil was super clean, very little black debris on the magnets and minimal shiny stuff in the bottom of the oil pan after settling. Our 2011 Outback has been ultra-reliable, no rust (though that will change now we're back up north!) and still looks great.
Very informative! if I remember correctly your brothers is a 2011, mine is a 2010, and the difference underneath is night and day! Mine being from the North of Scotland, is looking quite rusted and corroded, that one looks brand new! Great video!
I have a 2014 this helps out a lot with self services. My oil stop place said they could not get the front differential fill plug off so I will try and attempt this. Thanks for the video more outback videos please!!
Breather tube on front differential 2015 outback . Can fluid can be fill through this?
@@calcml2005 yes
The rear drain/fill plug are HEX on my 2010 legacy. You make the process so simple. Thank you!
Love my 2011 Outback 2.5i limited. Just swapped out my deferential oil. New struts new oem Subaru front cv axels. Rides like new!!!
Newton meters🤩🥰 like a true technician. My ol lady has a ‘12 outback that I work on. You’re gonna be my go to guy🤘🏽 thank you brother
Awesome video, seems very simple! Gonna try it out tomorrow, thanks for all the content.
A late comment, but how did it go? Any problems?
Great video, exactly what I needed to know. Thank you Mr Subaru
We had such different journeys getting the rear diff cracked😂 This super helped get the job done
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you for showing this I’m going to change all the fluids on a 14 forester I just purchased
Great video. I would never guess that you fill the front diff through a breather tube hole. How covert. Time to do this.
Great content Mr Subaru as always. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I got the rear diff plugs off using a 2 lb mallet and 1/2 inch drive socket. Soaked with WD40 and used a torch. It took patience. I was able to work with the vehicles tires on level ground. Used teflon tape instead of rtv and didn't torque to spec. Fluid looked clean for 100k. The front diff I reused both washers, didn't torque to spec, plugs were easy to remove compared to the rear diff. Fluid looked good for 100K.
Im the shiz!
A like and a sub for You! MR. SUBARU. wish you were local I would take my Subaru to you for service! Hopefully Subaru fans up and down the Carolina coasts learn about you and prefer you for service.
Just did my 18 Crosstrek..Pretty much the same procedure except the front fill port has no vent just an 8mm hex plug..
I put Redline 75/85 full synth in mine..
Very good info and demonstration....
First off, thanks for all the videos. You have helped save me thousands. In conjunction these three items, I'm doing the rear diff seals and hubs on the back of my 2010 outback. I replaced the diff seals and think I pushed them in to far. Do they go in until they stop, or so the outer ring is flush with the outer most edge of the seat?
I used the carquest full synthetic in my subaru manual. It did not like it, I ended up switching back to Eneos. However, my differential did great with it.
I went to pick up the new gaskets for the plugs and asked if they use any sealant on the threads, and the shop foreman said that they don't. He even told me that they don't even usually replace the gaskets unless they're leaking. I bought them anyway for good measure.
I'm a Yamaha tech and they use the sealant on the drain and fill plugs as a lubricant , not a sealant . they also list torque like this 16-22 ft lbs , most think that is a range, it is not. the first number is spec with " wet " plug or fastener, the second number is for "dry". the only downside to installing plugs dry if a sealant is recommended is you may have to adjust torque accordingly. I.E. if spec is 16 ft lbs with sealant and you install dry you might be a little light on torque . just a manufacturer crossover thought. the Japanese definitely do things a little different .
Had a tech at a dealer tell me I couldn’t fill the Front Diff through the vent tube. I have a 1/4 inch tubing that fits properly over the nipple and fill it that way, so maybe that’s what the tech was referring to. I was skeptical of removing it like you did because of the gasket, but your method seems easier and I will do it that way.
Lot of Subaru dealer tech fill them through the overflow check plug.
wow you a good brother and wow your brother letting you service his car
Thats a big deal?
I can’t lie I enjoy doing these at work for whatever reason. Everybody hates it cause it’s so messy haha
Thanks for an great video!
FYI: the rear differential plugs on a 2015 Outback 3.6 are 10mm hex or maybe 9mm hard to tell with all the rust and corrosion, but definitely not 13mm square
Wish the FB engines front diff fill plug was this accessible. Couldn't get a funnel in mine when I serviced the front. PITA to pump it in.
excellent video thanks
You're welcome. 👍🏻
Awesome video. Quick question with regards to the crushable washer for the front differential drain plug. Is it the same size as the one for the engine oil pan? Do you have a size or part number for it? Thanks
Hi Mr Subaru, thanks for your service videos. Super helpful ! I'm on my first Subaru (and first car!) and it's a 2011 Outback 2.5 limited. So ..... your videos on your brother's car have come very handy !
Quick question : of the four plugs in this video, only the front diff drain plug got a crush washer, is that right ? Would you happen to have the part number on hand ? Thanks again !
Does the overfill have a crush washer? I know the diff drain plug does have one. Not sure of the over flow front differential.
be cool if you put the model/year in the notes of each of your videos
2011 Subaru outback 2.5l auto cvt trans. He says it at the beginning.
These were changed in 2010 to def 2014 but idk how much later than that.
be real cool if you listened to the first 24 seconds of the video before you commented
Excellent video, helps a lot. Does the 2018 manual transmission for the crosstrek have an overflow plug ?
With all the hate towards CVTs out there, I'd love to see a video from you all about the CVTs in the various Subarus, including the one in the late model WRX as that one seems different.
What's the life expectancy, care and maintenance, are they as bad as people say they are.
I ended up buying a 2020 WRX with the CVT and so far I've been loving it. I do a lot of diving on a daily and in a lot of bumper to bumper hwy traffic. So I'd love to know more about them from someone like you that really knows this stuff.
Thanks again for more great Subie content!
I have a 2020 Forester Sport. I asked the automotive transmissions instructor about them once and he said that they do last if you do proper maintenance, which is a CVT fluid drain and fill every 30,000 miles or 3 years (whichever comes first) for extreme conditions, which includes towing and rapid weather changes like what are experienced here in the northeast. For moderate conditions he said every 50,000 miles. Also you want to make sure to use genuine Subaru CVT fluid, because they do use a specific formula that the aftermarket companies (like Valvoline) haven't mimicked yet. You can get genuine Subaru CVT fluid from subarupartsforyou.com for pretty cheap. My 2015 Forester took 5.6 quarts or something when I had it done on that. (I upgraded to the 2020 mainly because of the 0% APR deal on it) Part number for 1qt jug of CVTF-II fluid: SOA427V1660.
That's additional to the diff fluid service shown in this video.
And it's not just Subaru, but many brands right now with CVTs. I have a 2013 Forester XT, over 100k miles and trouble free save for one of the wheel's bearing sets. Cross my fingers, keep getting the maintenance done, and
Down the Road!
I have 2014 legacy with 74k miles no issues.
My sister has a 2017 Nissan Altima with 150k miles with a cvt still kicking. (I think she’s silly for not selling the car before the cvt dies)
But while everyone worries about cvts…..the results speak for themselves
17 2.5i Forester CVT> DRAINn filled every 30,000 miles( along with both diffs)
165000 miles to date.
No issues.
Very informative video. Could you show how to do a complete drain, pan removal and replacement of cvt fluid on this model. Thanks.
that would be a job!
I come from Viet Nam, I love Subaru
Thanks for the clear video. I have a 2013 Outback, 2.5l with CVT. The check fluid level bolt on the front differential is 8mm hex drive, and both bolts on the rear differential are 10mm hex drive. Do you think I can follow the torque specs given in your video?
Good tip re: loosening that Rear fill plug first. I would be the person who would make that mistake!
thanks for the great video. does the front and rear take the same fluids?
Great video - thank you. Can you tell me what the torque spec is on the rear drain plug?
I like to put in a bit of gear oil with the drain open to push a bit more of the old oil out. It's probably not a big deal, my OCD tendencies force to me try my best to completely drain the old stuff out. haha
And I thought I was the only such OCD person in the world that does the same thing. I even do same with oil change... will pour about 1/4 quart fresh oil and let that drain out.
Would be curious if you could get some detailed information on the new wrx Subaru Performance Transmission when available. I know they will offer an oil cooler, but I wonder if it's beefier and how much torque it can handle.
My dealership quoted me $220+tax for a front and rear differential service. I have a 2019 Forester premium. Boy, they are such a ripoff. Thanks for this video. I will do it myself.
Mine said $330
$279 for me. 2016 forester.
Thank you for this, very well done. Two quick questions. Is the torque for botht he reear 49 Nm? Also, what's the torque for the overfill front plug?
My first notification as a sub.
Curious when the last time he had his diff changed? I did my first at 50k and will continue every 50k.
I have my diffs and CVT flushed every 60K
I was told it was best to do the first one at 50k, then every 60k after that. Typo on my part.
I work at the dealer we sell them every 30 but 60 is really ideal. Use original fluid, or iditmetsu fluid.
@@sf-ds7qr, agree. 8 tried AMSOIL 0W-20 for engine and not as good as the Idemitsu/Subbie oil and as for the riffs, I'll only use Subbie, as they know their drive. AWS systems/DIFFS
Do you have a part number on that crush washer for some reason I am having trouble finding a definitive answer.
привет. не могли бы вы показать, как снимается вторая плита грм (задняя крышка) и как ставить ее обратно на двигатель EZ30 ?
On my Nissan I was also fortunate to be able to drain the front differential without having to cover the exhaust pipe. Maybe mine was just different enough from all the similar models that I got lucky and it didn't apply to me? Also the ones on my vehicle can be serviced with one quart of gear oil total. What brand of differential oil do you like? Everyone has their preference for one brand.
Thank You
You do excellent videos. Re Subaru liberty 2.5 year 2017.. how many kms before changing front and rear ? Thanks
Does the front diff overflow have a crush washer? Same size as the oil plug?
Thank you so much for this updated video! Great quality. Could you confirm if the 75W-90 oil needs to be for use limited slip addictives or not?
No additive needed. Just straight gear oil.
@@MrSubaru1387 74w90 for the rear and 80w in the front.2009 subie's
@@MrSubaru1387 hi boss . Cuestión for you i heve a 2008 subaru tribeca burn oil you know how to change the pcv valve? O what can i do to fix the issue ? Thank you
Are all the crush washers the same? For engine oil drain plug and the two diffs? Part numbers would be helpful
Quick question after you do a refill on the Transmission fluid do you need to program it I have a 2015 wrx cvt
I have 2018 Outback love to see that model done. Notice that call out MT 75w80. There any deference between old model a new model
Any advice on taking out the top front diff fill plug on the newer models without breaking your hand when it snaps loose?
Hey man I have a 2016 forester 2.5i CVT, I did front and rear diff fluid change at my mechanic however I mixed up the information and filled gear oil into the transmission on the driver side bolt closer to the diff but not the actualt fill/check port for the cvt. We decided to drop the pan and drain out that gear oil and clean it up. Resealed and installed the cvt pan and put in about 6 bottles of cvt fluid. Was this the right thing to do?
Rtv doesn’t contaminate the oil? Subaru and their innovations lol. Thanks for the video.
That gear oil sounded like it had Taco Hell for lunch
What size crusher gaskets do I need to do front/rear on a 2020 outback? Thanks
Is this method same with Forester 2019. I want to do it by myself.
Mr. Subaru. I've seen on a 2019 Crosstrek, front differential fluid being added with a hand pump (using a 1/2 inch hose) through the bottom overflow hole vice through the refill hole located by the passenger front tire. Do you see any problems with that procedure? Thanks.
Are there gaskets for any of the fill / drain plugs?
Are the drain and fill plugs location the same on a 2015 forester with the 2.5 engine? I really enjoy your videos. keep up the good work.
Yes they are, i have '15 forester limited with tr580 cvt. Just did fluid samples on all the drivetrain last night...after going thru some deep water over the weekend.
First time I've seen you use non-Subaru OEM fluid?! ...any reason?? thank you for all your help!
Just curious, where might one find a 13mm plug socket? Thanks
Hi I have subaru forester diesel 2010, du you know where to find service manual?
Very informative video sir. Can you please do a video on a subaru crosstrek? I want to do it myself..thank you..
I have a Crosstrek video.
Mr. Subaru, thank you, for this excellent video!
It turned out the rear diff on my 2019 Crosstrek is the same as here (Type T) - the one that does not use metal gaskets. It was a real pain to take these plugs out. At the previous service (at Subaru dealer) some 600 lbs gorilla had a real go at them, in addition to applying sealant to the threads. Even 18” breaker bar did not help.
I ended up using impact wrench to take out the drain plug.
An impact wrench is probably how they put it on.
is this the same procedure for a 2016 outback 2.5?
Where do you check level on a vehicle? any of the "flat" pans on the bottom or is there a better place? thanks
We too live in SC and just purchased a one-owner 2012 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5L with 90,000 miles. Should I change the front and rear differential oil and CVT fluid even though the owner’s manual specifys that servicing is not required?
Would this procedure be the same for a ‘14 forester XT?
Would you say the process (locations and such) is mostly the same for a 2019 Legacy?
Hi i hv question?
2014 impreza front diff fill in plugs its on driver side or passanger side..?
In the 2014 2.5 Outback does the rear differential fill plug let you overfill it? Or will it just start to drain out the fill hole if it gets too high?
Does the overflow bolt on the front diff have a gasket?
Can you mess up your diffs if you do it too late? Like 100K miles?
Woot woot !
I couldn't quite hear what you said about the sealant on the rear plug....what type of sealant does Subaru claim should be used?
What should diff oil change interval be? I see that Subaru has no specs for my 2018 forester unless I’m towing. All I do is haul bicycles.
clear and simple tutorial. thank you. do we need to get new gaskets from Subaru when doing this service?
Just the front diff drain plug and overflow crush washers.
@@MrSubaru1387 ok, thank you.
@@MrSubaru1387 Good day Sir. Do you know the part number or size of the crush washer? Thanks.
Anyone have an issue with the fluid fill housing stripping out? 2015 forester.
What is the change interval for the differentials???
Would this work with a 2018 Impreza (limited) model?
Anyone have a good link to the 2013 Outback diff oil change? I'm sure it's a range of years, just can't seem to find a link to a video - if there is one.
Hello, do I need to change the washer as what we did when changing engine oil
Can the front differential bearing be replaced without removing the CVT from the vehicle?
Where does the other end of that front diff breather hose go? My sister's 2012 Outback is missing that plug and I didn't spot the hose anywhere.
If I lived near Mr Subaru I’d buy a Forester XT.
I can't find any videos on a 2019 forester non turbo. Is it similar?
My fill on front diff is a little different. I have a 2014 legacy 2.5 and my fill tube does not have the tube on it. It's a hex bolt that is on passenger side just to the top left of cc shaft
Yup. Just did a video on that style
Check recent uploads.
Hey Mr Subaru!! I am away to tackle this on my 2010 Outback Premium 2.5i in Scotland 🏴, question is what washers or o-rings do i need for all the fill & drain plugs as i cant find part numbers
Kevin
Question regarding the torque spec for the rear fill plug. Assuming there is some residual diff fluid and gasket maker on the threads... do you recommend decreasing the manufacturer recommended torque by a certain percentage? Similar to what you would do when using loctite?
Thank you for all your videos btw!! Has guided me through so much.
No, because the fsm says to use fluid packing on the plug. It's calculated for it.
MrSubaru1387 perfect! That’s what I was hoping was the case. Thanks for confirming
Can you do a 2019- 2021 subaru forester next i sae u changed brakes on a 100k fozzy
Does 2.5 of your brother have limited slip differential? Does your 3.6 have?
Great step-by-step video! I assume the process is the same for a 2013 Outback 2.5 CVT?
Yes
Thanks. I noticed that you used the Carquest gear oil. Would any synthetic do including Subaru OEM?
How do you know if the Subi needs this service? My ‘11 ob has a high pitch sound when accelerating. Just started last week. Curious if that’s what it is or bearings? Idk. Spitballing
Idk if this is a 2.5 or 3.6 but my 2010 2.5l outback is this way