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
When to change the CVT oil in a Subaru?
It should generally NOT be changed, rather than be changed. It’s not a typical oil that breaks down with heat as the CVT doesn’t get that hot. Subaru will at least tell you NOT to change it at any mileage under 150k, and then only if you have issues.
What should the CVT temperature be on a Subaru Outback?
Start and idle the engine to raise the CVTF temperature to 95’ – 113’ F on the Subaru Select Monitor. (mine was 95 F) 8. Operate the select lever P -> R -> N -> D -> N -> R and back to P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
How to check CVT fluid and differential oil change?
1. Lift up the vehicle, or just work on a level garage floor, loosen the fill plug (8mm Hex driver) and remove the CVTF drain plug (14mm Hex socket). 2. Check the CVTF condition (for sludge / varnish / metal contamination, etc. – conditions that would warrant additional service).
When to change oil on 6 cylinder Outback?
See image below, it was 3 months or 3,000 miles innthe first version of the maintenance schedule 6 cylinder Outback, Legacy, Tribeca by 3 months or 3,000 miles. Note- many service departments suggest that it makes sense to do the first oil change on all models around 3mos/3,000 miles.
What kind of oil does a Subaru Outback use?
Front/rear gear oil *3 Differential fluid. BRZ only rear gear oil *3 CVT transmission oil – Outback, Legacy, Impreza. Replace only under severe driving or towing conditions. Use Subaru CVT oil only. There’s no dipstick to check the CVT fluid. Brake pads, linings, front/rear axle boots, CV joints, axle half shaft, parking brake *2
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 often do you change the oil on a Subaru Legacy?
Accessory belt (a/c etc)- Outback, Legacy, Tribeca, WRX, STI, Forester 2.5XT Accessory belt (a/c etc)- Impreza, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester 2.5X, 1st oil change by 7500 miles or 7.5 months. Note: this is the minimum required. If you use regular oil, its suggested to change the oil every 3750 miles or 3.75 mos
How much CVT fluid does a Subaru use?
Ten or 11 quarts of Subaru CVT fluid will run about $120 and total time to complete two drain and fills is about an hour and a half. If you want to make filling really easy you can purchase an inexpensive 2 gallon garden pressurized pump sprayer and remove the spray nozzle to use that to pump the CVT fluid into the fill hole.
How to refill a 2.5i CVT transmission?
At that time I shut the engine off and continued to refill the trans until fluid leaked out the fill hole.Replace trans plug. G-Started engine ,ran the trans through the gears as stated in E. ,carefully remove trans. fill plug and continue to fill with CVT fluid until it runs out the fill hole,then stop filling and let any excess fluid drain out .
Where is the fill plug on a CVT transmission?
There is no dipstick to put the fluid back into the transmission. You found the fill plug on the drivers side of the transmission. What did it look like? Did it have a Torx head?
Start and idle the engine to raise the CVTF temperature to 95’ – 113’ F on the Subaru Select Monitor. (mine was 95 F) 8. Operate the select lever P -> R -> N -> D -> N -> R and back to P to circulate CVTF with the engine idling.
How to do the outback of the month challenge?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! The procedure begins with cautions on handling hot fluids. If you drain it hot right after you shut it down you’ll get the most contaminates out when they are well mixed and in suspension. Then let the system cool to below 95 F.