How often should Subaru CVT fluid be changed?

How often should Subaru CVT fluid be changed?

every 30,000 miles
For example, the 2018 Subaru Outback should have its CVT fluid inspected by a dealership pro every 30,000 miles, according to the owner’s manual. Eventually, the CVT fluid will need to be flushed and replaced — but it can last up to 100,000 miles or more in some cases before it goes bad.

Is Subaru CVT fluid lifetime?

Both times I got the same answer, it’s lifetime, never needs changed.

Are CVT transmission fluids supposed to be changed?

Most CVTs (continuously variable transmissions) need inspections and/or fluid changes. We advise owners to refer to the owner’s manual for specific guidance and to keep records of related services. Remember that unlike engine oil, transmission fluid should never burn off.

Why did Subaru extended CVT warranty?

Subaru Corporation is offering consumers an extended warranty on the continuously variable transmission (CVT) on approximately 1.5 million vehicles after concerns were raised about transmission problems that may cause the vehicle to stall on model year 2012-2017 vehicles.

Did Subaru fix the CVT problems?

Subaru opted for the latter and while that may not be the best outcome for all consumers who experienced CVT issues, it does say that in some part Subaru did acknowledge the issue and was ready to address the fix (if the issue occurred before 100,000 miles or 10 years).

Does Subaru CVT need oil change?

What Maintenance Does a CVT Transmission Need? If you experience severe driving conditions frequently, like stop-and-go traffic or lots of wide-open throttle, Subaru also recommends that you have the CVT oil replaced every 24,855 miles.

Can a Subaru CVT be rebuilt?

Sadly, Subaru CVT transmissions are rarely remanufactured by 3rd party groups so often a dealer unit is a customer’s only solution. To make it worse, the cost of these units from a dealer can easily eclipse the value of the vehicle even before considering the price of installation or fluids.

How often do you change CVT fluid on a 4th gen Subaru?

How often do you change CVT fluid on a 4th gen Subaru. The schedule manual seems to indicate that the fluid does not need to be change for the life of the system unless it was used as a service vehicle.

Can you put ATF in a Subaru CVT transmission?

You cannot go buy “el-cheapo-brand” ATF at $5/quart and put it in a Subaru CVT. If you think about how often you may need to do a transmission fluid change-out (let’s say, every 40-60,000 miles) then for a car that you would own until it reaches retirement age you may change the fluid 3-4 times.

Does the 2018 Subaru Outback have CVT fluid problems?

For example, the 2018 Subaru Outback should have its CVT fluid inspected by a dealership pro every 30,000 miles, according to the owner’s manual. Eventually, the CVT fluid will need to be flushed and replaced — but it can last up to 100,000 miles or more in some cases before it goes bad.

How much does it cost to replace the CVT fluid?

If you are handy and plan on doing it yourself, fluid and plug seals should cost you somewhere between $80 – $120, depending upon whether you use Subaru CVTF II or one of the compatible aftermarket CVT fluilds. If you plan on having a Subaru dealership do it for you, expect to pay somewhere between $250 – $400.