How do I know what Subaru model I have?
VIN. Perhaps the best way to quickly identify your Subaru engine is to look at the Subaru’s VIN. Depending on what model of Subaru you have, you can find the VIN on the left corner of the dashboard, the driver’s side door jamb, the body panels, some engine components and on your vehicle’s title and registration.
What kind of transmission does a Subaru Outback have?
electronic automatic transmission
The Outback 3.6R uses the Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) AWD system with a 5-speed electronic automatic transmission. A planetary center differential works with an electronically controlled continuously variable hydraulic transfer clutch to manage power distribution.
Since the 2014 model year, the conventional automatic transmissions in North American-spec Subaru vehicles have been replaced with Lineartronic CVTs (with some exceptions such as Outbacks with the 3.6 liter engine). All of Subaru’s three speed automatic transmissions were made by Jatco .
What kind of transmission does a Subaru 3EAT have?
The 3EAT was an electronically controlled 3AT with available Single-Range 4WD. Gear Ratios: 1st 2.821 2nd 1.559 3rd 1.000 Rev 2.257 Subaru built their own four-speed automatic transmission based on the old Jatco design. It was available in FWD and Full-time awd.
What kind of transmission does a Subaru 5sp have?
In addition to improving the design of the transmission over the years, Subaru also supplies other companies with CVTs, as well. The Justy ECVT was also available with hydraulically actuated 4WD (unlike the 5sp manual Justy, which has pneumatic actuation) in November 1988, this model was called the Justy 4WD ECVT.
What kind of torque converter does a Subaru use?
Lineartronic uses a specially modified torque converter to connect the engine to the transmission. It can slip like a traditional torque converter, but remains locked under all conditions except when coasting or traveling at very low speed.