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CVT Fluid: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been idling for a long time, the CVTF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Be careful not to spill the CVTF on exhaust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing fires. If CVTF adheres, wipe it off completely.
  • Always use specified CVTF. Using other fluid will cause malfunction.
  1. Lift up the vehicle, and remove the CVTF drain plug.
    Fig 1: Identifying CVTF Drain Plug
    G08578598Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Check the CVTF condition. Refer to CONDITION CHECK .
  3. Install the CVTF drain plug and gasket.
    NOTE:
    • Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Remove the filler plug.
    Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug
    G08578599Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Add the specified fluid up to the filler plug hole lower section.

    Specified fluid: 

    Refer to  HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION  . 

  6. Temporarily tighten the filler plug.
  7. Idle the engine to raise CVTF temperature to 35 - 45°C (95 - 113°F) on Subaru Select Monitor.
  8. Operate the select lever in P → R → N → D and D → N → R → P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
    CAUTION: Pay special attention to the following operations as the engine is at idle.
  9. With the select lever shifted to "P" range and the engine started, lift up the vehicle. Adjust the CVTF level and check for leakage. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
  10. Replace with a new gasket, and attach the filler plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Filler Plug
    G08578600Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.