When should a Subaru CVT be serviced?
You’ll want to have the CVT oil regularly inspected by certified dealership professionals. For example: In every 2017 Subaru model, the official Subaru factory recommendation is to have the CVT oil inspected every 30,000 miles. That’s a bit more often than you’d have to check the ATF fluid in an automatic transmission.
How often do you change CVT fluid on a 4th gen Subaru?
How often do you change CVT fluid on a 4th gen Subaru. The schedule manual seems to indicate that the fluid does not need to be change for the life of the system unless it was used as a service vehicle. However, my cell phone company tell me that unlimited mean 22 Gb, so I am wondering what Subaru’s definition of “life of the system”.
How often do you change tramsmission fluid on a Subaru Crosstrek?
Subaru’s maintenance schedule for the Crosstrek specifies that tramsmission fluid be inspected every 30,000 miles… the schedule doesn’t specify a need for fluid replacement at all, though some people still do it. (This is from my US maintenance schedule, but I suspect the Canadian info is similar.) Welcome to the forum, BTW!
Are there any problems with the Subaru CVT?
There were also issues with the windshield cracking far more easily than it should have, but in terms of transmission the CVT was relatively problem-free for most people. Subaru Legacy: The 2018 Subaru Legacy was also fairly devoid of problems in terms of the CVT transmission.
How much does it cost to change CVT fluid?
If you plan on having a Subaru dealership do it for you, expect to pay somewhere between $250 – $400. That’s based upon what I’ve seen other here report. Some say that changing CVT fluild is difficult, but I personally don’t think so.
Should I Change my CVT fluid?
Yes the CVT fluid should be changed, but unfortunately a specific mileage cannot be stated. The condition of the fluid can be monitored with a diagnostic computer, and should be replaced when the fluid quality reaches a point that the diagnostic computer says it should be replaced.
Should you ever replace the CVT fluid?
Most owners will agree that changing the fluid on the CVT transmissions should be changed every 30,000 miles. 1. Start car and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on twice).
Is it necessary to change the filter with CVT fluid change?
The owner’s manual says to change “the fluid and filter” in the CVT at 60K miles, but doesn’t specify which filter they’re talking about. From researching this and other boards, it seems that the consensus is that the high-pressure case filter should be replaced, but that it is not necessary to replace the pan filter.
How long do CVT transmissions last?
A CVT transmission can last for as long as five years and even more if you are able to take good care of it. Although the CVT is a new technology with the manufacturers making continuous improvement, however, if you can maintain the CVT properly, it will last for a long time.