our new '24 Crosstrek Wilderness has a tranny cooler built in. Should I change the fluid every 30k miles? Will not pull anything with it and mostly hwy miles.

So CVT dialysis, if possible. Cool.

<SIGH> l just wish that Subaru would give us the option of a 6 speed or 9 speed automatic transmission

Great explanation! Very clear, no idling & chit chats, he walks to walk

Why can’t you siphon out all the fluid?

I bought my Crosstrek 5 weeks ago with 36 miles. At 1000 miles I had my first oil change. I will replace my transmission fluid at 12,000 miles, BECAUSE THATS WHEN THE MOST ENGINE WEAR WILL TAKE PLACE. After that 12K fluid change, again at 30K, and everything should be splendid

CVT's are garbage. Pure F#$@ing garbage.

yapping yapping yap yap and more yap!! just give a straight to the point answer

I would highly recommend synthetic CVT fluid if you drive in a lot of stop-and-go traffic, hot or cold climate and/or pull a trailer or boat. Synthetic fluid is much more stable and resistant to thermal break-down.

My crosstrek w cvt is a 2018 w 110k miles. Makes grind sounds like a soup can full of rocks and no power transfer to rear tires when it's on a lift idling in drive. My toyota pickup has 400k miles with zero..... issues. Ill never buy another subaru

Seeking Help with 2009 Subaru Tribeca Transmission Issue After changing the transmission fluid, my 2009 Subaru Tribeca's gears refuse to shift. My mechanics have already run diagnostic software, but unfortunately, the problem persists. Could you please suggest potential next steps or troubleshooting measures to resolve this issue?

Excellent video! Thanks.

I wanted a Subaru, but the CVt scared me away.😢

Look I'm having a problem. Everyone that I've listened to about draining fluid out of my 2015 outback. They have said that fill needs to out then the drain plug. Problem is they keep telling me that I need 8mm torxhead but my trainy needed a 50mm torxhead. I think the amount of torque required a so-called 8mm torxhead would destroy the 8mm. So do I have morphed CVT trainy. 8mm is the size of a very small alan head.

The screen failed on our outback and Subaru said that they didn’t make it and wouldn’t cover it.

Does all wheel drive require all tires to match. Got a nail in one tire sidewall. Told had to buy 4 new. Tires less than year old Also spare is a donut Whats to do if on highway with small spare?

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Ummm…. To my knowledge there have never been a Subaru CVT that had a dipstick as they considered sealed system. Seeing a sealed system with no leaks or air contamination would keep contaminates from getting in and no leaks means fluid doesn’t escape so why have a dipstick. However, that fluid WILL wear out and can get like sludge if never replaced.

So for Toyota Hybrid eCVTs also the same rule? there is no dipstick and nothing in the manual.

They WANT the vehicle breaking down at 50 k. $$$$$$$

can/do you service modern Alfa Romeos?

My moms 2013 Crosstrek has 230,000 on the original CVT. I just serviced it again. It has a little shake taking off. But I think that's the crap axle that she had replaced by some shady shop while I was in Florida.

Keep in mind a fluid change on one of these is around $300 and up.

I see the Crosstrek Wilderness comes with a trans fluid cooling system the other CT do not come with. This pushes the stated tow rating from 1500 to 3500 lbs. Would putting a trans cooler on a regular Crosstrek be good insurance to get longevity from its CVT I wonder? I have a 2024 Crosstrek Touring (Premium) and might do some trailer towing at 1500lbs or so. I live in mountainous British Columbia.

@$30-$40 a quarter that’s an expensive service indeed

I have a 2018 Outback with over 360,000 miles on it. CVT works like a charm. Never serviced. It is 2.5i premium model. 90% of the miles are highway miles all over the US.

Contrary to what this person is saying, Subaru CVT transmissions do not have torque converters. They use pulleys and a steel chain which is what makes them infinitely variable and hence the name. This video is nonsensical because even Subaru of Japan recommends service no sooner than 35,000 miles which is the most stringent recommendation regardless of the owner's driving habits. Subaru of Canada is close behind and Subaru of America says it's a "lifetime" fluid. That also makes no sense because no fluid can last a lifetime since that too is a variable dependent on the usage of the car. A reasonable interval is 60,000 miles unless the car tows or is being loaded to its limit frequently. If that is the case, then 30,000 miles should be sufficient.

whats with all the word salds? Whos paying you off??

If you have a CVT and want to make big power go to Level10 transmissions problem solved.

Thank you for the truthful information. I remain on the fence with CVT because I know how expensive it can get with time. It looks like every time the transmission gets loaded issues can develop .

I own a 2022 Forester Wilderness. Any thoughts good or bad about this trans in particular? Love the content! Wish I lived near you sir.

Few idiotic ideas forced on car drivers: 1) CVT transmission 2) VVT (Variable Valve Timing) 3) TCV (Thermal controlled Valve....for engine coolant...instead of thermostat) 4) Soy covered electrical wiring (Environmentally and rodent friendly) 5) "Infotainment" systems that never work as they should 6) Thin glass, especially the windshield...(Cracks for no reason) 7) Less and less steel and metal, more and more plastic, fiberglass, and fake rubber Cars were never this expensive and this crappy in quality. They are disposable junk. Not worth repairing.

No dipstick on CVT transmissions? Another genius idea...so if the fluid for some reason leaks out how would one know? Auto maker would then blame the driver and refuse the repair...

I have 3 cars, all older than 25 years. All have huge mileage on them, some over 500,000. I have never, and I mean never change transmission fluid on any of them. I just add a bit if it gets low. They all work perfectly, lots of power and pull.

CVT crap was forced on us by the governments. They wanted better fuel economy. So by reducing the weight of the transmission by roughly 400 lbs, CVT provide a miniscule fuel savings. Instead of traditional steel gears CVT has belts and pulleys...not made from steel. It feels like you're driving a golf cart. Except, golf car is more robust and does not require maintenance.

I'll be glad when they all see the error of using CVTs. I, for one, refuse to buy one, and omit any car with one from my shopping list, same as anything with a turbo. Just not worth the headaches or cost. Quickly negates any fuel savings.

My car is an Ascent Limited 2021. What are the signs and phenomena that appear on the car that require transmission maintenance in general in Subaru? We, as a family, have an Impreza 2019 and a Forester 2022..thank you

I am very glad I found this video. Super disappointed but better to know now.. Thought my next vehicle choice was made, however now I see it's not. Thank You All 🙌

Taking away something as simplistic as a dipstick is really stupid, I'll never buy one.

Thanks for sharing tips on how to maintain Subarus CVT.

Japanese maintenance is 30k , US dealers want your CVT to fail . If the stealership says no demand it or go to a Independent and keep the records.

I'm not a mechanic nor an engineer, but I don't see how a metal chain being pushed and pulled on 2 rotating metal drums, neither which have any teeth (think sprockets on a bicycle), can have any longevity. The amount of slippage due to no teeth on a metal drum, and just normal wear and tear have got to be a nightmare for heat and metal particulate matter being created then circulated by the fluid. Am I just totally missing things here, or is the above reasoning pretty much on the mark??

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I love this classic sales pitch by this guy. This will fool quite a few but don’t be fooled by this crap.

I will never buy another Subaru. 2012 Impreza 120k miles and it consumes a quart of engine every 900 miles and now the CVT transmission is slipping under load. What a POS !

well if you are dumb enough to follow life time fluid Subaru AT service is first 60K then every 30K. CVT service outside of the USA is the same

Subaru CVT’s are built by a Toyota owned company. Also at 15k drain and refill with Amsoil and you will never have to worry about it.

On our 2016 Forester, Subaru warrants their CVT transmission for 10yrs or 100K miles. There is no recommendation of servicing the CVT fluid in that time frame. Anyone get denied warranty coverage because they changed their fluid before 10yrs or 100k miles? Also, is the cleaning process you describe at 6:00 a recommended Subaru procedure?

If I've already done 13,000km (80,000 miles) on a 2017 Outback, is it still ok to do a fluid change on the CVT? Or is it going to cause more problem by changing it...?

Subaru has the best CVT in the market. Why do people spread this crap?