Can you just change transmission fluid?
If the valve body gets all gunked up with transmission fluid that’s damaged, the driver could lose the ability to shift between gears. And that’s why so many people believe that changing old transmission fluid can cause it to slip. Simply change your transmission fluid regularly and you won’t have to worry about it!
Can new transmission fluid cause problems?
Transmission fluid is important for lubricating the parts of your transmission and reducing wear and tear caused by friction and heat. While changing your transmission fluid won’t damage the condition of your transmission, if you haven’t been changing it frequently enough, you may discover that your transmission slips.
How often should you change the transmission fluid on a CVT?
Continuously variable transmissions, or CVTs, are another animal altogether. They are unlike any other type of transmission. Change the fluid according to the manufacturers recommended interval, which should fall somewhere around the 100,000km range.
Can you change CVT fluid on a forester?
There is an interesting thread going on Forester forum. Subaru claims that CVT fluid is a lifetime fluid but most of us got a note from Subaru that the transmission warranty is extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles whatever comes first. The dealership parrots this tune and is not in favor of changing the transmission fluid.
When did I change the transmission fluid on my Subaru Forester?
You can see the RPMs move up and down with the hills. I had my subaru forester transmission fluid changed at 105,000 (2015) purchased in 2014. It required a fancy machine that pulled all of the old fluid out and then replaced the fluid. I’m probably explaining that way too simply.
How to measure transmission fluid in a forester?
If you don’t want to measure it, add that amount and then run the vehicle. Move the shifter through all the positions. Then check it, running. Note you will use the side of the dipstick that is for the cold reading. Its not totally accurate but close enough.
How many changes in transmission fluid do you need?
So 3 changes gets you in the high 80% and 4 gets you into the 90’s. Its simple and unlike power flushes which can lead to bad things, like intrusion where you don’t want it. Also the flush may be done with a contaminated machine operated by idiots.