How to change CVT fluid in an outback?
1. Remove filler plug on passenger side to rear of CVT boot. 2. Remove oil drain plug and drain fluid. 3. Clean drain plug of any metal. 4. Re-install drain plug 5. Remove overflow drain plug, on bottom of diff between Torx and CVT boot. 6. Fill diff through filler plug hole till check fill overflows. 7.
When to add transmission fluid to a Subaru Outback?
If the transmission fluid level on your Outback is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube.
What should the CVT temperature be on a Subaru Outback?
Start and idle the engine to raise the CVTF temperature to 95’ – 113’ F on the Subaru Select Monitor. (mine was 95 F) 8. Operate the select lever P -> R -> N -> D -> N -> R and back to P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
What to do when CVT fluid starts to seep out?
Monitor the fluid temp. This is where thermal expansion comes to play as you will actually have fluid seeping out of the fill hole as it heats up and expands, so let it keep seeping until you reach the correct temperature and insert and tighten the plug. 1. Initial drain was dirty and stinky.
What kind of CVT fluid does a 2013 Outback use?
Here are the specs on the diffs for the 2013 2.5L CVT Outback: Front Differential Upper fill plug: 8mm Hex driver 18x24x1 gasket (Subaru part # 803918060) 36.9 ft-lb torque Lower fill plug: exactly same specs as upper fill plug Drain plug: Torx 70 driver 26.3×32.3×1 gasket (Subaru part # 803926090) 51.6 ft-lb torque 1.5 Qt, (48 oz ) gear oil
Start and idle the engine to raise the CVTF temperature to 95’ – 113’ F on the Subaru Select Monitor. (mine was 95 F) 8. Operate the select lever P -> R -> N -> D -> N -> R and back to P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
How to check CVT fluid and differential oil change?
1. Lift up the vehicle, or just work on a level garage floor, loosen the fill plug (8mm Hex driver) and remove the CVTF drain plug (14mm Hex socket). 2. Check the CVTF condition (for sludge / varnish / metal contamination, etc. – conditions that would warrant additional service).
Monitor the fluid temp. This is where thermal expansion comes to play as you will actually have fluid seeping out of the fill hole as it heats up and expands, so let it keep seeping until you reach the correct temperature and insert and tighten the plug. 1. Initial drain was dirty and stinky.