aslpeaxm Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Hello everyone, I have an urgent question. I own a 2022 Subaru Legacy Premium. I was trying to do an oil change but accidentally took out the transmission drain plug instead. I am trying to refill it with CVTF-3 but I can not locate the correct fill hole. I tried to look at different forums, but couldn't find any answers to my question since it is a newer model. For the older model, some say it is on the right and some say it is on the left, so I am extremely confused. Can anyone please tell me where is the fill hole for the CVTF? I appreciate any responses!! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuff Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 It depends on which transmission as the 2.4 and 2.5 are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslpeaxm Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 Thank you so much for your reply. My car has the 2.5L and it is TR 580. So I think we are looking at the first document, but is that showing the left side of the vehicle? Just want to make sure. Also I am looking for the CVT fill plug, the one in the document is the differential gear oil fill plug. Those are different holes correct? So the plug in the second picture is the differential gear oil plug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuff Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Right side above the CV joint boot. I added a red arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslpeaxm Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Got it! thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Unfortunately you can't fill a CVT and be done with it. There is a procedure to get the proper fluid level, and I implore you to follow these steps to ensure a long and properly functioning life from your transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamercub Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 If OP was able to measure the amount of fluid that came out, can't the OP just add that amount and be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Beamercub said: If OP was able to measure the amount of fluid that came out, can't the OP just add that amount and be done? Only if the fluid coming out is the same temperature as the fluid going in, like if the car and the new fluid stayed in the garage over night before work was performed. Ideally the fluid level would still be checked via proper procedure, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamercub Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 On 11/20/2023 at 9:07 PM, silverton said: Only if the fluid coming out is the same temperature as the fluid going in, like if the car and the new fluid stayed in the garage over night before work was performed. Ideally the fluid level would still be checked via proper procedure, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do right? Along with the proper temperature, what about the CVT relearn that has to be done with the higher end diagnostic computers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 A relearn is not necessary with fluid replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamercub Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 1 hour ago, silverton said: A relearn is not necessary with fluid replacement. Seriously? Then why do they do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverton Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 If they're charging you money, that's why. But it is not specified in the repair manual that a relearn is necessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru-tech Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 6/7/2023 at 4:38 PM, Stuff said: It depends on which transmission as the 2.4 and 2.5 are different. Thats for the front diff gear oil. Don't put trans fluid in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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