Is it really the CVT that is being reset?
Anecdotal ‘evidence’ is not trustworthy. When you go through the procedure above to reset the CVT is it really the CVT that is being reset? or could it be the EMS (Engine Management System) that is being forced to relearn. I have the stutter between 15-20mph, does this fix that also?
What kind of CVT fluid does a 2013 Outback use?
Here are the specs on the diffs for the 2013 2.5L CVT Outback: Front Differential Upper fill plug: 8mm Hex driver 18x24x1 gasket (Subaru part # 803918060) 36.9 ft-lb torque Lower fill plug: exactly same specs as upper fill plug Drain plug: Torx 70 driver 26.3×32.3×1 gasket (Subaru part # 803926090) 51.6 ft-lb torque 1.5 Qt, (48 oz ) gear oil
How much CVT fluid can I change in one service?
You can change just less than 50% of the total fluid with each service meaning you can get close to a 75% change with two but only an additional 12.5% new with a third, an additional 6.25% with the fourth, etc…… 1. As others have properly pointed out — always make sure you loosen fill plugs FIRST. 2.
Is the Subaru CVT transmission still under warranty?
Subaru has agreed to replace the transmission since the car is still under warranty. Unfortunately, they want to replace it with a remanufactured transmission rather than a new transmission which carries a better warranty.
What kind of CVT system does Subaru have?
Along with Subaru’s safety, they’re the stars of the company’s advertisements. Subaru, though, has a third drivetrain technology that has proliferated throughout its lineup and goes hand-in-hand with its engine and AWD: Lineartronic CVT.
Anecdotal ‘evidence’ is not trustworthy. When you go through the procedure above to reset the CVT is it really the CVT that is being reset? or could it be the EMS (Engine Management System) that is being forced to relearn. I have the stutter between 15-20mph, does this fix that also?
How does the chain link work on a Subaru CVT?
The chain link is connected to both the input shaft and the output shaft, and as the pulleys change, so do the drive ratios. Without set gear steps, the device benefits the driver with a smoother driving experience and improved fuel efficiency.