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.
- Lift up the vehicle, and remove the CVTF drain plug.
- Check the CVTF condition. Refer to CONDITION CHECK .
- 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)
- Remove the filler plug.
- Add the specified fluid up to the filler plug hole lower section.
Specified fluid:
Refer to HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION .
- Temporarily tighten the filler plug.
- Idle the engine to raise CVTF temperature to 35 - 45°C (95 - 113°F) on Subaru Select Monitor.
- 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.
- 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 .
- Replace with a new gasket, and attach the filler plug.
Tightening torque:
50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)