How much fluid does a Subaru CVT transmission hold?
It will drain about 4 quarts. Subaru recommends to drain all of the fluid into a container and measure it to replace the amount drained. The total capacity of my system is 11 quarts, but the rest will remain in the torque converter unless rebuilding it.
How much transmission fluid is needed for a change?
A typical fluid change will require anywhere from 3 to 6 quarts of ATF depending on the application, a new filter and a pan gasket (or RTV sealer) for the transmission pan.
What happens if I put in too much transmission fluid?
Transmission fluid will become foamy if there is too much fluid. Excessive fluid prohibits proper lubrication and cooling and slows the rotating crankshaft, similar to the effect of running through water.
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.
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.
How much transmission fluid do you need for a Subaru?
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. A drain pan to catch the oil. The Transmission Fluid. Five quarts should be enough.
Why does the CVT fluid Squeak in my Subaru Outback?
Click to expand… Another owner put redline CVT fluid in his 2011 and then started hearing squeaks from the transmission, when it never squeaked before. Could be coincidence. Worst case scenario those squeaks are minor belt slippage but it could be completely unrelated to the transmission, though it happens when it does the fake shifts.