What type of transmission fluid do Subarus use?

What type of transmission fluid do Subarus use?

Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid — type, capacity, instruction

Does Subaru CVT fluid need changing?

For example, the 2018 Subaru Outback should have its CVT fluid inspected by a dealership pro every 30,000 miles, according to the owner’s manual. Eventually, the CVT fluid will need to be flushed and replaced — but it can last up to 100,000 miles or more in some cases before it goes bad.

What is CVT fluid in Subaru?

ENEOS IMPORT CVTF | MODEL S is continuously variable transmission fluid engineered for specific vehicles manufactured by Subaru that require Subaru CVTF II* fluid. Formulated with select high-quality base oils combined with unique additives, MODEL S will provide outstanding compatibility with your vehicle.

Is CVT oil same as ATF?

The CVT transmission uses fluids that are designed with friction modifiers which provide sufficient friction to ensure chain or belt grip while providing protection and performance enhancement. So the difference between ATF and CVTF fluids is fundamentally in the way their respective gearboxes work.

Does Subaru take a special transmission fluid?

Idemitsu – Type HP Automatic Transmission Fluid – 1 qt (Part No. 30040099-75000C) Formulated to meet the specific requirements of Subaru vehicles equipped with conventional (non-CVT) transmissions up to model year 2005. Recommended for service-fill in all Subaru automatic transmissions where SUBARU ATF HP is specified.

What color is Subaru CVT fluid?

CVT Fluid comes in red, Color does not indicate quality or product applications. Note: Please consult your vehicle owners’ manual for proper transmission luid requirements.

How long does Subaru CVT last?

There is a fair chance your Subaru CVT will last well beyond 60,000 miles as long as you stick to the factory-recommended maintenance schedule and take care not to overfill your transmission fluid.

How much fluid does a Subaru CVT transmission hold?

This is usually about 4 qts. Put the plug back in finger tight. Then, start the car and with the brakes on, and move the car through the gears.

Can I put ATF in a CVT?

The most common situation where the wrong transmission fluid is used is in the case of using automatic transmission fluid in place of variable transmission fluid and vice versa. Adding ATF to a to a CVT will eventually result in the death of your transmission.

How do you extend the life of a CVT transmission?

5 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Transmission

1. Check the transmission fluid on a regular basis.
2. Consider synthetic transmission fluid.
3. Have your transmission serviced every 30,000 miles.
4. Add an external filter to the cooler lines.
5. Maintain the Cooling System.

What type of CVT fluid does my Subaru Outback use?

The high torque CVT fluid is for the transmission on the 3.6 liter engine. The extended warranty covers Outbacks from 2010-2015, and only applies to the transmission. 10 years, or 100,000 miles. People here have used Valvoline, Redline, and Amsoil CVT fluid with mixed results.

What type of transmission fluid does my Subaru use?

Your manual should list the CVT spec as CVT C-30 type fluid. Your manual should list the CVT spec as CVT C-30 type fluid. Click to expand… For some reason the Subaru 690 uses different fluid than the High Torque 690 in the Outback. Which is different than the fluid than the HT690 in the Ascent.

Can you put ATF in a Subaru CVT transmission?

You cannot go buy “el-cheapo-brand” ATF at $5/quart and put it in a Subaru CVT. If you think about how often you may need to do a transmission fluid change-out (let’s say, every 40-60,000 miles) then for a car that you would own until it reaches retirement age you may change the fluid 3-4 times.

How much CVT fluid does it take to fill up a Subaru?

Ten or 11 quarts of Subaru CVT fluid will run about $120 and total time to complete two drain and fills is about an hour and a half. If you want to make filling really easy you can purchase an inexpensive 2 gallon garden pressurized pump sprayer and remove the spray nozzle to use that to pump the CVT fluid into the fill hole.