Eugene Onegin Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Has anybody changed the trans. fluid in thier legacy's cvt ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougKelly20 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Yes, I had mine flushed by the dealership around 50k miles. I have a 2019 3.6R that sees track duty so I also had them install the OEM trans cooler from the outback. All went well....but it's not cheap. There's heated debate on whether or not to change and subsequently drain/fill or flush. If you are even asking I'll bet you don't believe in "lifetime fluids" like me. When asked the dealership confidently recommended the flush over the drain/fill. Let me know if there's anything else you want to know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorbreath Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I think by lifetime they mean warranty duration... my family has two Outbacks with CVTs with well over 100k miles. Both have had dealer CVT fluid flushes at the 10 year mark, around 90k miles, both are still running relatively well. Knock on wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Onegin Posted September 6, 2022 Author Share Posted September 6, 2022 Thank You ,I'll just do the drain and refill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Onegin Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 One more question ,how many qts of trans fluid will I need ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougKelly20 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Hmmm I'll look it up when I get home...the rub is that the CVT fluid you need isn't sold in stores by the liter/qt. At least this is what I've come to understand....they get it by the barrel at the dealerships... I could be wrong. Either way I have both the FSM and my receipt at home so I'll look and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougKelly20 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Hmmm I'll look it up when I get home...the rub is that the CVT fluid you need isn't sold in stores by the liter/qt. At least this is what I've come to understand....they get it by the barrel at the dealerships... I could be wrong. Either way I have both the FSM and my receipt at home so I'll look and let you know. Edit: ok the FSM says 13.2-13.7 US qts. I was charged for 10qts during my flush. There may have been more in the "flush service kit" they used and/or 3 qts just stayed in the trans. I'd think a drain and fill would require fewer qts than all that but I'm curious to see you find the proper fluid to begin with. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Onegin Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 Thank You . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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