Hesitation Off The Line? Subaru CVT Fluid Replacement, Apadtives Clear, & Learn Process Completed!

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[victorlin]

That tip about removing the fill plug *first* before removing the drain plug is absolute gold.

If you remove the drain plug first, draining the CVT in the process, and then find the fill plug is completely seized or stripped somehow, well, you've now got no easy way to refill the CVT to get it back to a driveable condition.

You're then *forced* to figure out the fill plug problem with whatever you've got in that particular location, cuz the car ain't going anywhere.

And that's the kind of tip you'll only get from someone with experience, folks.

[joseeduardo]

It’s so amazing seeing no rust on these southern cars. #rustbeltprobs

[youtuber]

I had my cvt fluid change on my 2015 2:12 legacy 3.6 and made a world of difference, I went from 15 -17 mpg to 19 mpg city, and much crisper acceleration.😅

[Subie-Driver]

What ever happened to the hood ol days when changing the tranny fluid was just a dump and fill…lol. This is definitely not for the lay person unless you have all the diagnostic gear to plug into the OBD. Another great video.

[HesperianHorsePower]

Hands down the best channel for all things Subaru! Having finally bought my first one in 2022 I find myself coming here for everything even if it’s just to learn the ins and outs. Great stuff!

[tgcougar]

Watched your other videos to replace the valve body of my wife's 2018 Forester with the TR580 CVT, front & rear diff fluid changes, & CVT fluid replacement and relearn procedures. Luckily TopDon was having a sale so I got the Phoenix Lite 2 and did the relearn procedure myself. Went to the dealership and some other shops and quoted me upwards of $3000 to replace the valve body. All said and done I spent roughly $1000 parts and fluids (not including the TopDon). Thank you for what you're doing and keep posting videos!

[randischwarz]

Love your videos, as I own my 4th Subaru, a 2023 Outback Touring XT. Sometimes the service department is the customer's worst enemy. I had a 2015 Outback 2.5i Limited. I do not put a lot of mileage on my car ( I own my current Outback just shy of a year and just coming up to 5k miles) t 3 years of ownership I requested the CVT fluid change and the service manager gave me an argument. He tried to convince me it was a "permanent fluid". So I asked what is the difference between the American fluid and the Japanese fluid? The Japanese home market recommends changing the fluid every 3 years or 36k miles. Then I told him, just do it, I am the customer.

[jparker]

Thanks for these video's. I've already serviced a bunch of TR580 Subies without any issues.

[jafa]

PSA, you will need a breaker bar to get the fill plug out if its never been opened before. They are in ridiculously tight from the factory.

[justagaragehack]

Excellent videos. I used your videos to perform the CVT transmission fluid change as well as the front and rear differential fluid change. I even used my Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 to do the transmission relearn. Which I bought with the money I saved doing all this myself. Thanks Mr. Subaru!

[zac]

The fluid draining from the transmission is a good color. from factory if never changed the cvt fluid is a darker red ish color like that. the stuff you fill it with on its first service will be a lighter green cvtf-2. I've replaced under warranty many tr690s and tr580s and the fluid is always this color no mater the mileage.

[timbrown]

FYI y’all Idemitsu is the OEM supplier for this fluid…. Also for the 5EAT …. they also make the OEM fluids for Honda, Nissan…

[EdnaCook-fs]

Such an important service it makes a huge difference. Great video. It’s so amazing seeing no rust on these southern cars. #rustbeltprobs.

[GeorgeJFW]

Such an important service it makes a huge difference. Great video

[bobweck]

Just checking to see if you received my question on the necessity of going through the A/T Learning mode procedure. I have a 2015 outback 2.5I premium and am just changing the CVT fluid. Not all of your CVTF replacement videos talk about the Learning mode procedures; so, I am confused as to if that procedure is necessary just for a fluid change. Thanks, bud. Appreciate your videos.

[ironman.]

Hello again Mr. Subaru! Excellent explanation, BUT you left me with an important question. I have replaced the fluid and filter in my 2013 Subi Crosstrek Limited as you explained; EXCEPT for not having a scan tool as you do and did so I could NOT do the re-learning. What types of problems can I get into for NOT doing the re-learning part of the operation, please? Is the a an easier way to do it without spending all that money on the scan tool, please? OR taking it to the dealer to have them 're-learn' it??

[waynebgolfing]

I have a 2019 Outback with 72, 000 miles. At about 50, 000 I went to a dealer for service, asked for the CVT fluid to be replaced. Was told it wasn't needed until 100, 000 miles. Seemed odd but I did what they told me to do. Well guess what.This week I heard a strange sounds coming from the drivetrain. Took it back to the same dealer, they did their diagnostic work and informed me my transmission was bad and I needed a total replacement. Good thing I have a extended warranty!! Also had my touch screen go out last year. Took them over 9 months to find a replacement.

[jeffer]

I'll never work on my own cars anymore, but we just bought a Forester Wilderness so it's good to know more about Subarus so I am better educated when it comes time to take it in for servicing. I've heard our local Subaru dealer is pretty decent, so I'm hoping for better experiences than we got with our previous Kia vehicles.

[danieltengdin]

Thank you so much I by mistake drained my CVT fluid when I was trying to change my oil so this helped me refill it

[item]

Off topic. The auto gearbox on my 2002 Forester made it to 500, 000 km yesterday. No repairs ever, just oil and filter changes. Not bad! I do have to let it warm up for a few minutes these days or it will clunk a bit when I put it in reverse. I assume this indicates some part/s is worn and it's gradually dying (I'm no gearbox expert), so slowly saving for a replacement. Still happy about how long it has lasted though.