In this video il show you how I service the CVT Transmission on a Subaru Impreza, please see the description for links to all the tools I used. I hope you find this video helpful Please subscribe to the channel for more informative videos like this.
The correct final fill and / or check should be done with engine running and CVTF temperature between 30 and 40 degrees . Penrite CVT fluid for chain drive works perfectly. I've been using it in my 2015 XV with no issues.
Yep, missed the third step. Probably a litre or two short by not topping up with engine running at temp. Good to hear penrite chain cvt fluid working for ya because my local subaru dealer doesn't sell cvt oil.
After running through the gears, you need to top it up while the engine is running. Once the fluid starts coming out, temporarily install the fill plug and wait until the CVT fluid reaches 95F- 113F. Remove the fill plug and let the fluid come out until you have a slow trickle. Then you install the plug with a new crush washer and torque to spec. You likely under filled that CVT.
My wife has that exact car. It’s just hit 104,000kms. It has a slight cam carrier oil leak dripping onto the manifold near the o2 sensors. I discovered oil on sensor 1, it killed the sensor. Strong fume smell, I replaced with a GOSS brand sensor and it fixed the strong petrol fume stench. The oil burn smell still remains. I’ve discovered the cam carrier oil leak isn’t worth fixing but I’m not looking forward to replacing expensive o2 sesnosrs all the time so I will have to keep track of the oil spilling onto the sensor. I will do the CVT service next, thanks for the video. I’m happy you are also an Aussie too so I know it’s the exact car. I will tackle the valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals next. Unless your in Perth haha, I will pay you
@@hanglooserecluse I’m in NSW unfortunately Otherwise I would have definitely had a look at it for you!! Out of curiosity, is it a cam carrier leak or just a rocker cover gasket? I can’t think of it off the top of my head but to replace a rocker cover gasket shouldn’t be to expensive. Especially if the oil leak is causing ongoing issues.
@@Themastermechanic-s3u yeh I’m hoping that’s all it is and that will be the next fix as I’ve done a few in foresters over the years but if it is the cam carrier, then it’s an expensive job apparently coz the motor has to come out. Fingers crossed it’s just the valve cover seals. I like the way you explain and do things in your videos, very helpful with good video footage to show exactly what to do. I like the tip about undoing the cvt and diff oil fill plugs first. I noticed you said that over two videos so it really locked in as I haven’t bothered doing any transmission or diff oil replacements before as I just paid for it but I’m keen to save some $$$$ so I’m gonna do it and your vids are my reference videos. I’m gonna do both our Subarus so I might have to buy a big bottle of oil to do both around the same time. Cheers again
As other have stated the engine needs to be running on the second fill and cvt temp should be between 95-115f. Not sure where you got your procedure from, but your under filling your x-mission.
Note for the gen 5, the exhaust was moved to the left, you can use the fill on the opposite side in the same place. Ive also read that the car should be running on the second fill and the transmission at between 35C and 45C. Not sure how much of a difference it makes to be acurate, id imagine the method in the video would get you close enough. Is the penrite fluid any good in your experience? I want to do my own servicing of the cvt and plan to use a 20l drum of this stuff to do a few flushes and make sure its mostly all the same fluid but im a bit worried about using non oem since ive heard some horror stories of some dead cvts.
That sounds very much like a VW DSG fill procedure you are describing. The Subaru CVT will be fine if you follow these steps. You could also measure how much oil you have drained out of it and use that as a guide if you are unsure, I would put it a bit extra than what came out if you use that method. I have never had an issue with Penrite I think it’s definitely one of the better oils out there, although I would still recommend genuine fluid if you’re happy to pay that bit extra.
@@Themastermechanic-s3u I got that procedure from the subaru forums but id imagine it doesnt matter an awful lot in the end as long as its filled to the fill plug. Unfortunately sourcing oem fluid has been my problem, dealers near me dont sell it and on ebay its 700$ for 2 a 20L drum so im thinking of just going with the penrite.
When I first got a Volkswagen and heard that the transmission services had to be done from under the car that did scare me a little. Really it isn't so bad but it is unnecessarily more difficult than it should be.
@@richardepstein3494 customer supplied the oil, it was significantly cheaper than the genuine oil. I do prefer to use the genuine stuff however this oil is recommended for the car.
@@rajTrondhjem10 thank you It depends on how much you flush it with I just do a few pumps but you could flush it with 1 litre or more if you wanted to.
@@HighFive421 yes there is a service life for the oil, it changes for different models and it’s different around the world. I’d change it every 60-100kms, just my opinion
In this video il show you how I service the CVT Transmission on a Subaru Impreza, please see the description for links to all the tools I used.
I hope you find this video helpful
Please subscribe to the channel for more informative videos like this.
The correct final fill and / or check should be done with engine running and CVTF temperature between 30 and 40 degrees .
Penrite CVT fluid for chain drive works perfectly. I've been using it in my 2015 XV with no issues.
Yep, missed the third step. Probably a litre or two short by not topping up with engine running at temp.
Good to hear penrite chain cvt fluid working for ya because my local subaru dealer doesn't sell cvt oil.
@@thomaswilding8818
The fluid is manufactured by Idemitsu. If your model year requires CVT-F 2 then Idemitsu SB2 is the same fluid.
amazing how the manual says, "Will not require service" on even the 2024 models. you'd think Subaru would be aware of preventative maintenance
It lowers the "Cost of Ownership" specification to not do the replacement.
great job bro. i will have the dealer do this. i’m doing it early at 22,000 miles
Thank you.
It’s a good idea, preventative maintenance.
After running through the gears, you need to top it up while the engine is running. Once the fluid starts coming out, temporarily install the fill plug and wait until the CVT fluid reaches 95F- 113F. Remove the fill plug and let the fluid come out until you have a slow trickle. Then you install the plug with a new crush washer and torque to spec. You likely under filled that CVT.
My wife has that exact car. It’s just hit 104,000kms. It has a slight cam carrier oil leak dripping onto the manifold near the o2 sensors. I discovered oil on sensor 1, it killed the sensor. Strong fume smell, I replaced with a GOSS brand sensor and it fixed the strong petrol fume stench. The oil burn smell still remains. I’ve discovered the cam carrier oil leak isn’t worth fixing but I’m not looking forward to replacing expensive o2 sesnosrs all the time so I will have to keep track of the oil spilling onto the sensor.
I will do the CVT service next, thanks for the video. I’m happy you are also an Aussie too so I know it’s the exact car. I will tackle the valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals next. Unless your in Perth haha, I will pay you
@@hanglooserecluse I’m in NSW unfortunately
Otherwise I would have definitely had a look at it for you!!
Out of curiosity, is it a cam carrier leak or just a rocker cover gasket?
I can’t think of it off the top of my head but to replace a rocker cover gasket shouldn’t be to expensive.
Especially if the oil leak is causing ongoing issues.
@@Themastermechanic-s3u yeh I’m hoping that’s all it is and that will be the next fix as I’ve done a few in foresters over the years but if it is the cam carrier, then it’s an expensive job apparently coz the motor has to come out. Fingers crossed it’s just the valve cover seals. I like the way you explain and do things in your videos, very helpful with good video footage to show exactly what to do. I like the tip about undoing the cvt and diff oil fill plugs first. I noticed you said that over two videos so it really locked in as I haven’t bothered doing any transmission or diff oil replacements before as I just paid for it but I’m keen to save some $$$$ so I’m gonna do it and your vids are my reference videos. I’m gonna do both our Subarus so I might have to buy a big bottle of oil to do both around the same time. Cheers again
As other have stated the engine needs to be running on the second fill and cvt temp should be between 95-115f. Not sure where you got your procedure from, but your under filling your x-mission.
Note for the gen 5, the exhaust was moved to the left, you can use the fill on the opposite side in the same place. Ive also read that the car should be running on the second fill and the transmission at between 35C and 45C. Not sure how much of a difference it makes to be acurate, id imagine the method in the video would get you close enough.
Is the penrite fluid any good in your experience? I want to do my own servicing of the cvt and plan to use a 20l drum of this stuff to do a few flushes and make sure its mostly all the same fluid but im a bit worried about using non oem since ive heard some horror stories of some dead cvts.
That sounds very much like a VW DSG fill procedure you are describing.
The Subaru CVT will be fine if you follow these steps.
You could also measure how much oil you have drained out of it and use that as a guide if you are unsure, I would put it a bit extra than what came out if you use that method.
I have never had an issue with Penrite
I think it’s definitely one of the better oils out there, although I would still recommend genuine fluid if you’re happy to pay that bit extra.
@@Themastermechanic-s3u I got that procedure from the subaru forums but id imagine it doesnt matter an awful lot in the end as long as its filled to the fill plug. Unfortunately sourcing oem fluid has been my problem, dealers near me dont sell it and on ebay its 700$ for 2 a 20L drum so im thinking of just going with the penrite.
@@jimbojumbo-os1np ye I’d definitely go with the Penrite at that price, it will be fine.
Nice video! Very helpful, thanks !!
How many liters did the refill take?
3-4 litres for a drain and fill.
What size washer did you use for the drain plug? Tnx
I can’t remember the exact size sorry
I ordered specifically for that car.
The CVT Plug washer uses the same washer on the engine oil pan Plug.
When I first got a Volkswagen and heard that the transmission services had to be done from under the car that did scare me a little. Really it isn't so bad but it is unnecessarily more difficult than it should be.
@@charleshines5700 there actually not to bad
Much easier on a lift also.
I have a '24 Crosstrek 2.0.
Is it pretty much the same?
@@xnihilo64 I’m not sure to be honest
You will have to double check the procedure for that particular model.
No filter?
@@michaelward5789 no, there is no external filter on these CVTs
Where can buy bump the yuo show on videos
@@Monstahi there’s a link in the description
Why didn't you use OEM fluid?
@@richardepstein3494 customer supplied the oil, it was significantly cheaper than the genuine oil.
I do prefer to use the genuine stuff however this oil is recommended for the car.
Bro. How come i drained more than what i put back in?
@@hoangnguyen6008 did you run the car and go through the gears?
Great video mate.. How much CVT fluid do you need to flush & fill? Thanks
@@rajTrondhjem10 thank you
It depends on how much you flush it with
I just do a few pumps but you could flush it with 1 litre or more if you wanted to.
Does cvt fluid replacement recommended by subaru?
@@HighFive421 yes there is a service life for the oil, it changes for different models and it’s different around the world.
I’d change it every 60-100kms, just my opinion