Is the oil consumption problem just on manual models or all models of the. Recommended oil for transmissions of subaru forester. The video is applicable to the, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 subaru forester list of. Page 3 2004 forester service manual quick reference index general information section foreword how to use this manual specification precaution this service manual has been prepared to provide subaru service personnel note with the necessary information and data for the correct maintenance and repair of subaru vehicles. There is a fill plug on the back of the transmission. On manual transmissions, this dipstick is for the transmissions, but for an. Back in 1995, the subaru forester was introduced at the tokyo motor show, but was only available in 1997 in japanese market and in 1998 in the american market. Park your subaru on a level surface and stop the engine.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it again. Subaru forester recommended fluids bob is the oil guy. Subaru forester manuals 2014 forester owners manual. Subaru forester transmission fluids, oils, additives. Hi i have a 2014 subaru forester xt with 143,000miles, the cvt transmission was shifting hard at low rpms for a couple weeks now and as of 2days ago the rpms are not coming down after shifting. Save money on oil changes, avoid costly auto shop visits with the best synthetic oil, filters, transmission oil, coolants and differential fluids on the market. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
Ive been interested in the manual transmission forester for a few years now, im liking the look and drive of the 2014 model, however my local dealer dosent have any manual s in stock. Transmission fluid level check subaru forester 20062008. Buy, download and read subaru forester manuals 2014 forester owners manual on your ipad, iphone, android, tablets, kindle fire, windows 8, web, mac and pcs only from joomag the digital newsstand. Page 1 2015 forester owners manual page 2 foreword congratulations on choosing a subaru vehicle. Or check your subaru owners manual to see fluid type is specified. To the point, fluid service is mentioned in the owners manual and the. You should probably state why you want a manual transmission in a cuv. Accidentally drained transmission cvt fluid from my 2014 forester 1418. Change manual transmission oil subaru forester owners forum. Toyota, honda, bmw, mercedes benz, chrysler, nissan and it. Subaru canada still offers the manual option on two models. This will insure the transmission fluid has circulated. Checking oil level in manual transmission transaxle front differential. My 2014 forester with the cvt tranny has the same oil use issue, so no.
Have 2004 forester, autotransmission with 60k miles. How to put transmission fluid in 2017 subaru forester. The engine in your 2006 subaru forester should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. How do i add transmission fluid to a 2014 subaru forester. Never install more fluid or lubricant than what is considered adequate according to gradients on dipstick or level of filler. Refilling is accomplished via the fill plug near the back of the transmission. The following cvt fluid level adjustment procedure must be performed as soon as possible after receipt of the. Add subaru cvtf fluid until fluid starts to drip out. Using synchromax improves shifting, reduces gear noise and increases power transfer to the wheels.
Autotrader has 741 subaru foresters for sale, including a certified 2015 subaru forester 2. How you fill up the subaru forester automatic fixya. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive. If you are uncomfortable with any of this, just have it. What type of transmission fluid for subaru forester.
I am guessing that i drained about 4 quarts it was into a container that already had oil and. To see how frequently subaru forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Home repair tips cvt fluid level adjustment procedure 2014 subaru forester. Most commonly the sohc nonturbo engines use mineral 10w30 oil, and the new. Im about to change out the oil on my 5speed 09 as a part of the 100,000km service. Accidentally drained transmission cvt fluid from my 2014. Check your subaru fluid levels in 60 seconds center subaru. The process should be the same on 20102014 subaru outbacks and. Get your digital edition of subaru forester manuals 2014 forester owners manual subscriptions and issues online from joomag. Transmission fluid level check subaru forester 20142018. To function properly, the transmission requires one of the fluids listed on page 1121 of the owners manual, which states.
I cant find it in the manual, so i dont know how much to buy. Castrol transmax cvt atf can be used in certain subaru cvts. I just need answered by a verified subaru mechanic. You get enough motul transmission fluid 3 oneliter bottles for your gearbox, and a twoliter bottle. Subaru forester questions is the oil consumption problem just on. Additional supply will be available through the normal parts channels if additional fluid is needed. Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world.
Find the best oil and filter for your 2014 subaru forester 2. Subaru soa427v1500 automatic transmission fluid 1 quart. To refill, fill it up in the hole until it comes out. Learn more about subaru forester at the car forums. Koyo aluminum racing radiator manual transmission subaru. Drain and fill of the cvt transmission fluid on a gen 4 2012 subaru outback with the 2. This owner s manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2014 subaru forester 2. Api gl5, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2014 subaru forester, be our guest. Move the select lever from p r, then n d, again from d n, next to r p, while the engine is idling, to. The fluid level is to be adjusted using the scantool to monitor internal fluid temp, to set the level correctly. If i had to choose between a 2016 subaru forester with the cvt or the manual transmission, theres only two reasons why id pick the manual transmission over the cvt. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Dear rsubaru i was curious to know if it was possible to replace the turbo foresters stock cvt with the 6speed manual that is found in the brz. When i pour the fluid it will not go down to the pan. Best recommended synthetic oil for your 2014 subaru forester. How to change the transmission fluid on a subaru 5 speed manual transmission. I have yet to actually look under the car, so id like to know. Since the 2014 turbo foresters are now making their way to the dealers, every dealer will be automatically shipped 1 5gallon pail of the new subaru high torque cvt fluid the part number for this fluid is soa748v0200 dealers will start receiving this fluid over the next two weeks. Make sure you use only the specified subaru cvt fluid and you get replacement fill drain plug gaskets.
This comprehensive manual offers important, detailed, vehiclespecific information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 2014 subaru forester. Subaru forester transmission fluid change cost estimate. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. In the video, 1a auto shows how to check and refill your fluids. Cvt fluid level adjustment procedure 2014 subaru forester. I realized right after i did and put the plug back in and just figured that i would refill and no big deal.
Accidentally drained transmission fluid on my 2014 subaru forester. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your forester and how to check the transmission fluid level. Repair tips 87, service manual 2, service manual corrections 16. Ive been interested in the manual transmission forester for a few years now, im liking the look and drive of the 2014 model, however my local dealer dosent have any manuals in stock. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect forester for you. Accidentally drained transmission fluid on my 2014 subaru forester 2. Genuine subaru automatic transmission fluid typehp. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. How you fill up the subaru forester automatic transmission with fluid. A manual gearbox in a subaru contains meshed gears transferring power.
Subaru did away with the manual gearbox when they brought out the new generation forester in 2014. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2014 subaru forester 2. I purchased a 2006 ob 5sp last spring and want to change the manual transmission fluid since i dont know when it was last done. Subaru outback cvt fluid change 20102014 gen 4 youtube. For 2006 models and later, you need subaru atfhp or equivalent fluid. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. I was hoping that since both models have the same engine, it would be the relatively easiest way to have a manual transmission in the new turbo forester. Detailed features and specs for the used 2014 subaru forester including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. This engine is offered with a choice two transmissions, a 6speed manual or a continuously variable unit. I personally wouldnt do anything until 120,000 miles, then maybe have the.
What kind of automatic transmission fluid atf should i. Synchromax is a synthetic manual transmission fluid designed to increase performance and expand the life of your manual transmission. Subaru lineartronic cvt introduction webinar handout. Subaru forester 2014 quick reference manual pdf download. Subaru manual transmission transaxle oil level check youtube. On this page new car breakin period and the first oil change 2014 maintenance schedules outback and legacy i forester, crosstrek, brz, wrx, sti, and impreza i tribeca. The manufacture really doesnt want you even consider even checking it. Ive got a bunch of info on how to do an automatic, but theres nothing about manual transmissions. The 2014 subaru forester comes in a variety of different trims powered by one of two engines. It was an option for the market that was interested in purchasing compact suvs, which were becoming popular during the time. Here is what amsoil recommends for your forester and this is what i would use.
Automatic drove very well, was wondering if anyone has any input. I checked the dip stick and the level is good and the oil looks perfect i. The result is that it takes less fluid than the manual specifies to fill the transmission full. The following is a stepbystep procedure for draining and filling the differential gear oil in the 2014 forester xt with the cvt.
Billet filler neck is precision machined for durability. How to check engine fluids 18 subaru forester youtube. If the recommended automatic transmission fluid is unavailable, dexron iii may be temporarily used. I had a forester a few year back and these transmission and differential recommendations are what i used, and i was extremely satisfied with the results. What kind of automatic transmission fluid atf should i use in my. My 4eat xt is sitting up on ramps with the entire intake manifold and. Selecting an automatic transmission fluid atf for a subaru or any other. This is only in regards to the cvt, not the htcvt found in the xt trims.
Once the fluid is adjusted to the proper level, install the filler plug using a new filler plug gasket. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2011 subaru forester, be our guest. Koyo aluminum racing radiator manual transmission subaru models inc. I went to change the oil in my girlfriends car and accidentally drained the transmission fluid.
1472 671 731 1158 269 1526 341 1295 1043 608 1559 993 1407 900 513 381 74 661 1553 1299 1291 1349 944 49 1154 354 1593 1430 181 1440 1248 667 1621 306 830 666 286 691 410 1047 1213 194 844 184 884 1118 534 1332 1303 1226