the screwdrivers are JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) for the cross-tips. Better fit and won't strip out like using a US standard phillips head. One of the best purchases I made for my Subie wrenching adventures. Great video......
ISO 8764 is the new standard, not JIS. But either screwdriver spec will work great. the Japanese screwdrivers like Vessel are great, but the 8764 ones like Wiha will also work perfectly on Japanese stuff.
Company 23 now makes a installation/removal tool for a fluidampr pulley. Cheap investment and much cheaper than the factory kit from fluidampr. Super sweet imho
I have to say a big thank you to Mr Subaru i have owned a JDM imported Subaru Forester STI in the UK for the last 10 years and you have taught me so much, I have done all my own struts, Wheel bearings, Brakes and many more jobs as well as services myself, now at 125,000 miles on a 2006 plate the car still runs like new. Although it did have a gasket blow at 90k which one replaced along with a Mishimoto radiator which have both been faultless since. Again Thank you Mr Subaru.
Thank you a lot as a former military technician retired in 2017 my wife just purchased a 2024 Forrester outback I can see my big fat hands being a problem when I have to change the spark plugs but I’ll thunder through it thank you again from Canada Winnipeg Manitoba
I'm laughing cause out of all those tools my intermediate auto tech self has one specialty tool which is the Astro Ball joint tool. I originally had a self crafted gem that helped get my first ball joint out but after that experience i said never again and immediately bought the Astro tool. Awesome and thourough run down of Subaru tools . My gratitude goes out to you for all your helpful videos and knowledge.
Thanks for sharing. As a DIYer the thing that I dislike the most is cleaning the pump/vac tools related to oil/coolant fillings after use to make it last longer during storage. 😂
The mini ductor works very well I use it up here in the north have had great success it does take some patience butt in all it works extremely well it comes in handy when you have a stuck bolt that is in a place where a torch really can't get to
Very good video, I have been working on my Subarus for over 13 years now and a lot of good info here on this vid 👍. Just an FYI on what I do with ball joints which always works for me. I live in the rust belt. 1st use an impact on the pinch bolt (never hand tools as it will snap). This is after thoroughly soaking with penatrant. Then I use ball joint separator to seperate from control arm. Then I reconnect it to the control arm, but just hand tighten the bolt. Then to seperate ball joint from knuckle, get a long pipe, typically a floor jack handle and put it against the control arm with a peice of wood between them from the top and whack the other end of the pipe with a sledge hammer. Works for me all the time. Mr. Subaru, if you see any pitfalls from this method, your input appreciated, but I might pick up the Astro tool anyway..
I work at a Toyota dealership and for the 86 Valve spring recall we got a crank pulley holding tool in the kit that works a treat, not sure but may possibly be available at Toyota or Subaru parts as a special service tool.
Yes trying to get those clickr type clamps with out those pliers is the biggest headache ever. Doing my pvc system on wrx that was the hardest part. Lol
Yep I ran into that dam T 70 servicing the manual trans on my 06 Impreza.. Seams like they always keep you buying tools......I won`t even say all the stuff I had to buy to do a timming job on a Ford 4.0 shoc......
The Company23 version 2 Crank Pulley holding tool (and its no-name clones)'s little extension ring for better grip on the small-hole pulleys actually has *too large a diameter* on the extension ring for some crank pulleys I've encountered. No idea if they're OEM or replacement pulleys or what, but you either need to reduce the diameter on the extension ring (the diameter necessary seems to be just a tiny hair larger than busting through into the threaded holes...) or cobble together some other way to hold the pulley and/or break the bolt loose. You can *usually* get away with tightening it to spec without the ring seated fully in the pulley *if* you use higher strength class 12 bolts instead of the ones they give you, but you'll never break it loose.
the oil funnel, motiv maked a much better version. they also make one for just about every single brand. the cool part is that the neck is clear so you can easily see if there's a blockage
the screwdriver youre talking about is called a JIS tip, vessel makes very good ones but theres lots of brands that make them... its not a phillips head.... JIS is the japanese version of a phillips head but the geometry is different... and one doens t work for shit in the other... JIS screws are identified by a dimple on the head usually. but tats usually not legible except on clean fasteners
Thank you for the helpful vid. I am currently a Honda Express Technician and making the switch over to Subaru, I’m going to be training under the shop-foreman as a service line tech apprentice. I’m reviewing this source to better prepare myself with any Subaru specific tools that I may not have and therefore will need, are there any other specialty Subaru tools that you would recommend for a beginner Subaru line technician? Thank you for your time.
Mr Subrau, I just turned 52 years old and I have always been around cars and motorcycles. I was planning on becoming a Harley tech so I have a good collection of tools. Recently I was offered an entry level tech position for Subaru. Basically OJT. Thank you for this video, but I saw your tiktok about oil filter tools (months ago) which ones do you recommend? Thanks In Advance
I have one small tool set.. and a torque wrench.. I have done wonders with it.. yet I need more tools for sure and a damn box for them finally lol.. why I waited this long Idk..
Going way back lol, there is a video I saw on RUclips a while back, probably still floating around somewhere showing an amateur guy spending a whole day taking the axle nut of an EA powered car
Mr Subaru I like your vids n Info- I know U correspond with your subscribers for advise on their DYI Subaru projects. I don't know where, But here is my question in hopes U will answer. 06 OB 172km, rear right brake disk shows an inner ring of 20% use, the rest is rusted/NOT used, on the outside. Caliper aftermarket, 10km used. Disk aftermarket good 10km used. pads ~50% left. bracket slides easy. I take care of my cars n I drive easy- what is the problem?? thanx
Hi Mr. Subaru, What size Hex Socket is needed to remove the cam pulley bolts on a 2018 STI. I see you linked GripEdge RPT HEX Sockets, but the largest size is 10MM. I was looking to buy just 1 socket instead of the set for this at home job. Your help and wisdom is always appreciated.
Is the tool you mention at 5:23 also useful for the rear brake calipers? I’m looking to change rear calipers on my ‘13 Legacy in the near future. Thanks.
@mrsubaru1387 I have a question my 07 legacy vent blower motor for some reason just start to stop working time to time and if I tap it it stays on I took it off reput it on it works perfect but time to time stops and starts only when I tap on it what’s going on ? I checked the bolts everything is on right but can’t figure it out can you please do a video on it or help out
I can get to those brake caliper bolts with a regular sunex mid depth socket and universal adapter both ³/8 drive. No way In heck you need that expensive ass snap on socket. Btw my universal joint adapter is a snap on
@mr subaru 1378, If i can i have a question for you. What about LPG for a late 2022 1.6 petrol (multi point fuel injection). Is it a do or a do not, have you had anny expirience with this. I am from EU (belgium) i saw a system that uses a valve care product like 1L over 10 000 km's. What are your thoughts? Edit: i am not racing it... Trying to get it as far as possible with 40 000 km's a year.
What tool can I use to remove the %*#)(_*^$ rear subframe bushings for a 90's Subaru... The bushing wall is SOOOO thing... and I can't find a cup/plate that fits the bushing without tearing the bushing potting material...
Hey Mr. Subaru! I'm looking for an advice: i've to buy a new car, and i would like to spend my money on a reliable and durable workhorse, that will last a lifetime (just to say). So, to be on budget, i'm considering a used 2013 XV (Crosstrek for americans) with 85000 km done (52000 miles). It is an europen version, with 1.6L 114hp engine, 5 gears manual transmission and low/high gears lever. It is on sale with complete Subaru service history and a technical check-up even for what concern the underside of the body. The price is 16k bucks. Do you think it's a good deal?
Please for the love of God as a mechanic myself could you slow down with the part numbers so we can at least write them down that way we don’t have to go back-and-forth on the video slow the part numbers down while speaking it’s a common problem and that’s where mistakes are made in the industry thank you from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
the screwdrivers are JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) for the cross-tips. Better fit and won't strip out like using a US standard phillips head. One of the best purchases I made for my Subie wrenching adventures. Great video......
I use the Wera laser etched tip ones, the ones with a green handle. Work great for me, no issues
ISO 8764 is the new standard, not JIS. But either screwdriver spec will work great. the Japanese screwdrivers like Vessel are great, but the 8764 ones like Wiha will also work perfectly on Japanese stuff.
That yellow oil funnel was the first thing I bought that you suggested. It's worth it's weight in gold!
Facts!
I just ordered one!! Definitely see it’s worth paying off quickly. Thanks for sharing!! You’re Great!!
Company 23 now makes a installation/removal tool for a fluidampr pulley. Cheap investment and much cheaper than the factory kit from fluidampr. Super sweet imho
I just want to say thank you for being a reliable and honest source of automotive information. Not many left like you on the internet.
I have to say a big thank you to Mr Subaru i have owned a JDM imported Subaru Forester STI in the UK for the last 10 years and you have taught me so much, I have done all my own struts, Wheel bearings, Brakes and many more jobs as well as services myself, now at 125,000 miles on a 2006 plate the car still runs like new. Although it did have a gasket blow at 90k which one replaced along with a Mishimoto radiator which have both been faultless since. Again Thank you Mr Subaru.
Easier just to move to SC and let Mr. Subaru take care of your Subaru !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That Brake Caliper tool is amazing. Finally got mine after it being on back order!
It does look very useful. I use 3/8 wobble extension (SK) and it does work, but those look like it works better
"For whatever reason, they switched to a T70." I'm pretty sure that reason was that Jiffy Lube techs don't have T70s.
No they do, had to replace a trans a few months ago because they drained it 😂 surprisingly it made it 300some miles from NC to VA
snap on makes the oil funnel that screws in I have one!!!
Thank you a lot as a former military technician retired in 2017 my wife just purchased a 2024 Forrester outback I can see my big fat hands being a problem when I have to change the spark plugs but I’ll thunder through it thank you again from Canada Winnipeg Manitoba
I'm laughing cause out of all those tools my intermediate auto tech self has one specialty tool which is the Astro Ball joint tool. I originally had a self crafted gem that helped get my first ball joint out but after that experience i said never again and immediately bought the Astro tool. Awesome and thourough run down of Subaru tools . My gratitude goes out to you for all your helpful videos and knowledge.
I have seven of these ! Now I feel like a real Subaru Amateur Mechanic.
Thanks for sharing. As a DIYer the thing that I dislike the most is cleaning the pump/vac tools related to oil/coolant fillings after use to make it last longer during storage. 😂
The mini ductor works very well I use it up here in the north have had great success it does take some patience butt in all it works extremely well it comes in handy when you have a stuck bolt that is in a place where a torch really can't get to
Very good video, I have been working on my Subarus for over 13 years now and a lot of good info here on this vid 👍. Just an FYI on what I do with ball joints which always works for me. I live in the rust belt. 1st use an impact on the pinch bolt (never hand tools as it will snap). This is after thoroughly soaking with penatrant. Then I use ball joint separator to seperate from control arm. Then I reconnect it to the control arm, but just hand tighten the bolt. Then to seperate ball joint from knuckle, get a long pipe, typically a floor jack handle and put it against the control arm with a peice of wood between them from the top and whack the other end of the pipe with a sledge hammer. Works for me all the time. Mr. Subaru, if you see any pitfalls from this method, your input appreciated, but I might pick up the Astro tool anyway..
I work at a Toyota dealership and for the 86 Valve spring recall we got a crank pulley holding tool in the kit that works a treat, not sure but may possibly be available at Toyota or Subaru parts as a special service tool.
ARES 56017 is a funnel for subaru that works well too. It screws on.
Very informative Mr Subaru! That is an impressive set of tools. Quite an investment!
Yes trying to get those clickr type clamps with out those pliers is the biggest headache ever. Doing my pvc system on wrx that was the hardest part. Lol
Thanks for this video! I have been kind of intimidated by not knowing what tools to start with.
Great update to your last video on Subaru specific tools! Thank you Mr. S
Great consolidation video of all the specialty tools you have added over the last three years since the last video
I just purchased mt first Subaru.... a 2023 Crosstrek Premium. I hope I don't need any of the major tools until years after the warranty runs out.
Hey, I thought I would note here. I’m finding Subaru OEM filters at Walmart now. I remember watching the video about the shortage. Bought 3 of them
I primarily use the mityvac for oil changes
Yep I ran into that dam T 70 servicing the manual trans on my 06 Impreza.. Seams like they always keep you buying tools......I won`t even say all the stuff I had to buy to do a timming job on a Ford 4.0 shoc......
The Company23 version 2 Crank Pulley holding tool (and its no-name clones)'s little extension ring for better grip on the small-hole pulleys actually has *too large a diameter* on the extension ring for some crank pulleys I've encountered. No idea if they're OEM or replacement pulleys or what, but you either need to reduce the diameter on the extension ring (the diameter necessary seems to be just a tiny hair larger than busting through into the threaded holes...) or cobble together some other way to hold the pulley and/or break the bolt loose. You can *usually* get away with tightening it to spec without the ring seated fully in the pulley *if* you use higher strength class 12 bolts instead of the ones they give you, but you'll never break it loose.
Check your pcv valve, if that's clogged you can get some oil consumption
Nice vid! Can't wait for more FA series work
Regarding the ball joint tool; I recommend using a breaker bar rather than an impact because the little pin in that tool can snap in some cases.
I can’t go without my yeti cup either 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼 lol
the oil funnel, motiv maked a much better version. they also make one for just about every single brand. the cool part is that the neck is clear so you can easily see if there's a blockage
the screwdriver youre talking about is called a JIS tip, vessel makes very good ones but theres lots of brands that make them... its not a phillips head.... JIS is the japanese version of a phillips head but the geometry is different... and one doens t work for shit in the other... JIS screws are identified by a dimple on the head usually. but tats usually not legible except on clean fasteners
You're the man🤘
Can you please tell me where I can get a shop manual book for a 2020 CrossTrek. Thanks.
You have a great Ability to work on cars. Do you think you can talk about after market Transmission cooler for newer Subaru's?
Thank you for the helpful vid. I am currently a Honda Express Technician and making the switch over to Subaru, I’m going to be training under the shop-foreman as a service line tech apprentice. I’m reviewing this source to better prepare myself with any Subaru specific tools that I may not have and therefore will need, are there any other specialty Subaru tools that you would recommend for a beginner Subaru line technician? Thank you for your time.
Very informative. Thank-you.
I believe you forgot about the 22 and 24mm deep socket for sti rear diff fill sensor plug.
Best used subaru
Mr Subrau,
I just turned 52 years old and I have always been around cars and motorcycles. I was planning on becoming a Harley tech so I have a good collection of tools. Recently I was offered an entry level tech position for Subaru. Basically OJT. Thank you for this video, but I saw your tiktok about oil filter tools (months ago) which ones do you recommend?
Thanks In Advance
I have one small tool set.. and a torque wrench.. I have done wonders with it.. yet I need more tools for sure and a damn box for them finally lol.. why I waited this long Idk..
I seem to recall EA series cars used a larger CV nut. 36mm maybe?
Going way back lol, there is a video I saw on RUclips a while back, probably still floating around somewhere showing an amateur guy spending a whole day taking the axle nut of an EA powered car
cta tools has the head bolt socket for 14 dollars
I love/ hate tool videos. I want all of them then find the price and get sad. 😅
Hi, any recommendations for electrical problems on a 2005 outback ll bean edition. I have Gremlins .
That's a hard one to answer. Really open ended.
What about the tool for inner tie rods?
Hello what can I use to remove the cam plug on my 2007 forester
do the cam seal installers work on both non avcs and avcs camshaft oil seals? the older models 92-99 use a smaller od seal
Can you possibly point me in the direction of finding a 2002 Forester steering pump with pulley
Are you aware of the CTA 7280? Looks like a budget alternative to the Snap-on Subaru Head Bolt Socket. I have no experience with either.
The brz can you change to a different transmission like a t56 transmission
Mr Subaru I like your vids n Info-
I know U correspond with your subscribers for advise on their DYI Subaru projects.
I don't know where, But here is my question in hopes U will answer.
06 OB 172km, rear right brake disk shows an inner ring of 20% use, the rest is rusted/NOT used, on the outside.
Caliper aftermarket, 10km used.
Disk aftermarket good 10km used.
pads ~50% left.
bracket slides easy.
I take care of my cars n I drive easy-
what is the problem?? thanx
Hi Mr. Subaru, What size Hex Socket is needed to remove the cam pulley bolts on a 2018 STI. I see you linked GripEdge RPT HEX Sockets, but the largest size is 10MM. I was looking to buy just 1 socket instead of the set for this at home job. Your help and wisdom is always appreciated.
It was 10MM of course and worked great
Is the tool you mention at 5:23 also useful for the rear brake calipers? I’m looking to change rear calipers on my ‘13 Legacy in the near future. Thanks.
Good video
Hey! Maybe a dumb question but is my m18 3/8 drive snubby going to work in place of an air ratchet for a head job?
Great video, looks like my bank account will take a serious hit LOL
Question my friend.. how many years have you been collecting tools now?
@mrsubaru1387 I have a question my 07 legacy vent blower motor for some reason just start to stop working time to time and if I tap it it stays on I took it off reput it on it works perfect but time to time stops and starts only when I tap on it what’s going on ? I checked the bolts everything is on right but can’t figure it out can you please do a video on it or help out
I can get to those brake caliper bolts with a regular sunex mid depth socket and universal adapter both ³/8 drive. No way In heck you need that expensive ass snap on socket. Btw my universal joint adapter is a snap on
@mr subaru 1378,
If i can i have a question for you.
What about LPG for a late 2022 1.6 petrol (multi point fuel injection). Is it a do or a do not, have you had anny expirience with this.
I am from EU (belgium) i saw a system that uses a valve care product like 1L over 10 000 km's.
What are your thoughts?
Edit: i am not racing it... Trying to get it as far as possible with 40 000 km's a year.
Will the 24:24 tool work on ej255 engine? Both exhaust and intake
What tool can I use to remove the %*#)(_*^$ rear subframe bushings for a 90's Subaru... The bushing wall is SOOOO thing... and I can't find a cup/plate that fits the bushing without tearing the bushing potting material...
I want a WRX but they scare me man i usually keep up with maintenance on my cars but they still scare me.
🙏🏼
Hey Mr. Subaru! I'm looking for an advice: i've to buy a new car, and i would like to spend my money on a reliable and durable workhorse, that will last a lifetime (just to say). So, to be on budget, i'm considering a used 2013 XV (Crosstrek for americans) with 85000 km done (52000 miles). It is an europen version, with 1.6L 114hp engine, 5 gears manual transmission and low/high gears lever. It is on sale with complete Subaru service history and a technical check-up even for what concern the underside of the body. The price is 16k bucks. Do you think it's a good deal?
Every front diff on subaru is still a T70
All of those crank pulley tools and none of them are for the EZ30????
Fast forward… $3K worth of tools
Please for the love of God as a mechanic myself could you slow down with the part numbers so we can at least write them down that way we don’t have to go back-and-forth on the video slow the part numbers down while speaking it’s a common problem and that’s where mistakes are made in the industry thank you from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
Ha ha I know that T-70 or T 90 well..
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I prefer Helicoils over TIME-SERT
Gazes longingly at tools I need and want....looks with sadness at checking account 😢😢
You can get an OEM Tools direct fit oil funnel P/N: 87023
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Fourth technically
Sorry Aldo, I was first lol