Where do you put transmission fluid in a Subaru Outback?
Important: If you don’t have time to warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that the fluid level is between the lower level and the upper level on the “COLD” side. If it is below that range, add fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill.
Do you drain transmission fluid hot or cold?
Should the initial drain be done when the fluid is cold (after sitting overnight) or should it be done with the warm/hot tranny. if latter then what should be the transmission oil tempo at which the drain plug is opened. While the fluid is being draining for the first time, should the engine be running or stopped.
How to change ATF in a Subaru Outback?
… Changing the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) in the Subaru Outback 4EAT is no harder than changing the standard engine oil. No joke. AT Filter (I got mine at the dealer. While you are there pick up some of the drain plug washers if you do not already have some from changing the oil.) A socket wrench with a 17mm head.
Where is the transmission fluid located in a Subaru?
It is located about a foot behind your engine oil pan. If you cant change your own oil you might want to leave this to someone else. Step 2: Unscrew the 17mm bolt on the drain of the transmission pan. Step 3: While its draining you should notice a small oil filter just above and ahead of the drain plug. Unscrew the filter to drain some extra fluid.
How much ATF does a Subaru 4EAT Trans need?
Subaru 4eat trans requires 9.8qts ATF. That is with the torq. conv. drained…. Brucey’s method is what I do…only about half , but better than none at all. Jiffy lube or the dealer can do the full flush with a machine that cycles with a cleaner. Last I checked it was over $200…with synthetic redline ATF. OutbackwBeer!
What to do about a 2012 Subaru Outback air conditioner leak?
When the air conditioner in your 2012 Subaru Outback starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a refrigerant.