What color should Subaru transmission fluid be?
The fluid would be a gray color. I’d change it out a few times and it would shift normal. Like @SilverOnyx posted, Subaru/Idemitsu HP fluid is best.
What color is Subaru Outback transmission?
2016 Subaru Outback Automatic vs Manual Transmission Automatic and manual transmission will normally require discrete fluids. Automatic transmission fluids are commonly thinner and are normally red or green in color.
Where does the refill fluid go in a Subaru?
Refilling is accomplished via the fill plug near the back of the transmission. The Lineartronic model TR580/VTF23 is typically on the 2.5i engines. It takes about 12 quarts total. The high torque version is the Lineartronic TR690/VTF22.
How much fluid does a Subaru transmission take?
It takes about 10.4 quarts total. Note that includes the torque converter. It has an external spin on filter. These filters were a great choice by Subaru because they catch clutch material shreddings before they have a chance to plug up the cooler and cause transmission overheating.
What kind of automatic transmission fluid ( ATF ) should I use?
This fact can make the clutch friction materials in the transmission ‘grabby’ and cause other issues). The part number of SUBARU ATF-HP by Idemitsu is SOA868V9241. It is also available in a case of twelve U.S. quarts with part number SOA635040.
What kind of oil Blender does a Subaru use?
Generally for Subaru’s with the 4EAT ( 4 -speed E lectronically controlled A utomatic T ransmission) up to around model year 2005, Dexron II/IIE or III was specified. However, some time back GM stopped renewing licenses to oil blenders for that era Dexron.
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.
Can you change oil in a Subaru Outback 4EAT?
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.
What kind of fluid does a Subaru transmission use?
The Transmission Fluid. Five quarts should be enough. I use Mobil 1 ATF and can’t say if its worth it or not. The transmission uses Dexron III/Mercon fluid. Available at any auto parts store, or even Walmart. Or right here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2lfFtZp Step 1: Toss a pan under the transmission pan.
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!