Exactly the kind of quality content that brings me back again and again.
@pauliverson66212 жыл бұрын
Can’t imagine my 2006 Forester has ever been changed, let alone cleaned. Definitely the next item on list of maintenance. Thanks
@nancyoffenhiser49162 жыл бұрын
You're just the best! Another thing I can do for my Outback, myself.
@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@salsarriba56952 жыл бұрын
8:20 small note on pushing the hose back through the firewall. on impreza GD there is a rubber seal in the firewall and I managed to push it out with the hose and lost it (I wasnt looking there carefully enough)
@keefr128 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Subaru! I had to replace my HVAC blower in my Outback. I did not realize that the bearings and brushes corroded due to the water backup from the drainage tube. I did not have to do the full evaporator cleanse because clean water flowed freely out of the evaporator. Instead I got a turkey baster and diluted Pine-Sol solution and shot it through the top of that convoluted drain tube. Success! The Pine-Sol also prevents mold growth in the drain tube if that was the original problem. Wear your safety goggles when shooting that stuff around.
@douglassmith7051 Жыл бұрын
After 2012 Outback passenger floor area flooded, found your site for the cause. Ordered the kit and followed your steps -- worked great. Just remember to take the cap off the piece that attaches to the foam cleaner can so you can use the push button (Doh!). Don't have a lift and I didn't want to try and thread the drain hose back through the firewall and clamp, etc. so I also purchased and connected a spare hose to the evap. Look carefully and remember where the hose connects to the evap. Then reconnected the previously cleaned out existing drain hose and good to go.
@BMMEC20092 жыл бұрын
I purchased a k&n washable cabin filter for my outback. I'm glad it's an older one and the filter is the only thing that you need to remove. Not the door too! Ugh what a racket.
@cigarsgunsanddiesel80322 жыл бұрын
I always got the Toyota kit off Amazon... probably the same darn kit!!!
@DigitalMentorGroup2 жыл бұрын
We just changed the cabin air filter this afternoon, so this video is perfectly timed. Thank you, Mr. Subsru
@meredethYT8 ай бұрын
So grateful that I was able to do this myself having no car mechanic experience at all with the help of your video. Thanks!
@michaelkoniers27222 жыл бұрын
Just watched this. Video and decided it was time to clean out the A/c on both my Subaru’s (15 Forester & 20 Outback) since they both got a real workout this summer and the wife complained her car smelled like cat piss (we don’t have a cat). Went on line to order and got an email saying due to OVERWHELMING RESPONSE to your video they are out of stock, but have a shipment arriving end of next week.. -
@denaistaka Жыл бұрын
Just went through it. Took me about 1 hour playing very easy, nice, and safe. All done thanks to your video Thank you so much sir, you’re a legend
@manalorryvlogs4464 Жыл бұрын
Please adres
@edsonsixtos6649 Жыл бұрын
Why is the A/C compressor disabled? Just curious. Also, like you mentioned, removing the cabin air filter leaves a hole... Should i be blocking it up to get more of the spray going through the vents? Thank you!
@Mike_44 Жыл бұрын
I tried using the code, it took off 15% off shipping, I saved $2! lol Yeah, not really much of a discount on their part, but thank you MrSubaru. As always, thanks for another great video!
@criznitty2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me to clean my sunroof drains before winter. I imagine this product is some sort of mild degreaser/biocide and would work for that purpose as well.
@kurtmaupin932 жыл бұрын
perfect timing - I was just about to look for info on evaporator cleaning. Thanks!
@denisl88766 ай бұрын
Проделывал эту процедуру сам на SJ Forester,при снятии трубки важно придерживать круглую манжету под полом,или побрызгать силиконом. После процедуры необходима яма,что бы трубку вернуть на родное место под машиной.
@nowiecoche2 жыл бұрын
Woah! The sponsor is top notch!
@nowiecoche2 жыл бұрын
Time to do my AC cleaning for my 2020 Impreza. This video is very easy to understand as well, I am definitely going to do it. Thanks!
@jaeabel91863 ай бұрын
Great instruction! On my Subaru Legacy, I did the in-cabin version like your driveway tactic here. It was going to take too long for ground transport (hazmat rated) of a kit from Subaru genuine parts so I got a generic Kool-it evap cleaner from local auto parts store. Dealer kits usually have that drain hose plug fitting but the “generics” often don’t and want you to feed the hose up all the way into the evap box-a real pain per the twists and turns of this formed tube and route-even when removed. I pulled the drain tube out completely and “straightened” it by inserting it into a piece of PVC pipe which allowed a much easier feed of the spray tube. (Drip tubing also works to straighten the drain hose for spray hose feed). Fed the drain tube hose with the spray tube inserted with tip exposed back in and did the spray treatment. I left the spray tube in for the first can- mine was extra dirty because the air filter had failed-but that’s another story (debris-plugged cowl drain vs car wash). This technique also ensures you reamed out any larger obstructions in the drain tube. If your drain tube is so old that it cracks with the straightening tactic…you needed a new one of those anyways.
@amadafaka2 жыл бұрын
I wonder what the temperature difference was before and after the cleaning.
@mattmiller9718 Жыл бұрын
My ac has sucked since I bought my Subaru I've had water pour out front underneath my glove box where the drain is into the cab from clogs like 5 times since I bought it last year. I can't wait to do this repair when I get home from my business trip.
@ISignedUpBefore6 ай бұрын
Thanks bro! Very helpful- I'm not a great mechanic. 2015 Legacy has the evap drain more clipped in, so the inside option wasn't really there. Jacking up is a big deal for me but I got through it. If I had one wish to make your video more helpful, I had a hard time disconnecting the compressor wire. You did in like a second! My vision isn't great and it took me a while to figure out. Many other related videos show the compressor already disconnected, so not much help there. I think this is an experience thing, which I don't have when it comes to all these different connector types. Otherwise great and thank you again for posting, it did save me some good money. This service is one of the more annoying recommendations from Subaru, but it does help.
@alechydock65642 жыл бұрын
Love to see this! I just noticed the a/c in my mom’s impreza is pretty weak so it looks like I’ll be doing this soon
@czofnas2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! New subscriber here. I’ll be doing this task over the weekend as a troubleshooting step to an issue where only cold air blows from the passenger vents despite the heat being on. Hoping this will clear the heater core. Thanks man!
@alecelgood8913 Жыл бұрын
Did it work? Having the same issue
@l...2 жыл бұрын
Did you try HEPA filter from Bosch
@Averna2222 жыл бұрын
If I were to do this, I'd probably put making tape over the cabin filter slot to make sure it's pulling through the spray as well as possible.
@Fckngeekedbro206 Жыл бұрын
Or cut out the inside of the old filter which would take like 1 minute. Lol
@daviddin88632 жыл бұрын
Sweet video. My 21 WRX ac smells super musty, since I bought it.
@carianneschulte5817 ай бұрын
Thank you MrS! Way easy with your video. I haven’t driven the car to see if it stopped the water from coming in the car, but will be testing tomorrow!
@echardcore2 жыл бұрын
Does the vent refresher have a fragrance or persistent odor? My lady would kill me if so.
@Nyck4612 жыл бұрын
Great video. Exactly what I need to my Forester that is leaking condensate inside the car. Thanks Mr. Subaru
@DanasR2 жыл бұрын
You can buy Bosh HEPA filter for even more clean air in your car. Have never tried it myself.
@CAMCAM4132 жыл бұрын
Awesome video sir, good timing as I was researching how to remove the funk from the AC system.
@jfrenchws62 жыл бұрын
I don't own a Subaru anymore, but I wonder if this would work on other makes of vehicle?
@MrSubaru13872 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@tdeeez Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial! Not sure if this is normal, but all that foam started pushing some condensate out of my blower while draining. Lol.
@Pokemart9002 жыл бұрын
Bought the EVAP kit and tried it out yesterday on my 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX. First off the foam cleaner leaked from between the cone fitting and plastic tubing so i had to push the tubing into the fitting and hold it there the entire time. Don't know if the WRX is different but there is NO WAY your spraying the entire bottle of foam cleaner into the cars drip hose without having to drain the line at least twice before the can is empty. Also the amount of pressure you're sending into the drip hose will cause cleaner to come out of the plastic seams in a box (don't know what it's called) inside the passenger foot well. To it's credit the cleaner did get some dirt/debris out but it wasn't anything crazy, this is the kind of thing you do maybe once or twice in your vehicles life time tbh.
@jparker1823 Жыл бұрын
I just did this with a 18 Outback and had to do it three times to empty the can. My guess is older models had a larger evaporation box.
@riatsila76375 ай бұрын
Does the same apply to a 2019 Crosstrek? Much appreciated for the videos and showing us how it's done
@iFanchi5 ай бұрын
Can you use this product on other manufacturers car makes also?
@Doug_Hefernen6 ай бұрын
What about cleaning the inside Evap ?
@Nakaamaa2 жыл бұрын
I don’t even use my AC in my STI unless I got a girl w me lol I just roll all the windows down but I’ll still do this
@exchromaproductions7 ай бұрын
I found the hose underneath the passenger side, stuck the cone in, and emptied the whole can without an issue. I was just driving so it was slowly dripping, which confirmed it was the right hose. I pull the can hose out and some of it drains. I go back up to the cabin and my passenger floorboard has the majority of the fluid sitting on my floor mats. I would say about 90% of it. What does that mean?
@jamesmcgraw95702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us DIYrs all y;ou show us
@charlie38512 жыл бұрын
how do you dispose of what comes out of the black hose?
@ShadVonHass5 ай бұрын
Also curious..
@MrPoppyDuck10 ай бұрын
Thank you for another great video. I will have to look this one up if my Subie gives stinky air when running the AC.
@sunnydaze-b7k7 ай бұрын
2018 Forester 55K miles. There is zero water coming out that drain hose, front floors are dry on both sides. Car has no bad smells inside. The drain hose is clear. I removed drain hose and ran a wire in the housing 6 inches and it's all clear. What next? Thanks for the videos
@edku85652 жыл бұрын
Great and very useful tutorial. Thank you very much.
@wrylac5 ай бұрын
I bought this stuff and when I filled the line with the foam it seemed ok. But then hardly anything came out. Then I noticed dripping from the dash. The padding under the glove box was soaked. Do I need a new evaporator? 2017 Forster
@rudypogetti4 ай бұрын
@MrSubaru1387 can you do a video on the replacing of an evaporator or on a 2014 outback 3.6? Or is there already one out there?
@DanielField20232 жыл бұрын
It's nice to know but what the front rubber hose it attach to. I never done this I have no ideas what it attach to, to replace it. seems everyone knows where it goes in the comments.
@seanitaliano87592 жыл бұрын
What's your feelings about an AOS on the FB20??
@jacquelinehammons9652 Жыл бұрын
What if there’s drainage coming from blower motor area 😅??
@jjbear36982 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you please tell me which coolant to use in my subaru g4
@jacquelinehammons96522 жыл бұрын
Did not scroll through comments to see if question had been asked or not 😅 I am about to change my blower motor. Should I do this before or after replacing blower motor?
@cennsa140driver2 жыл бұрын
I really like Subaru Parts Deal. Good prices, fast shipping!
@mahoneyjoe6 ай бұрын
Except their shipping fee was more than this kit - even after the discount. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@BertoJA876 Жыл бұрын
Is it the same procedure for the 2015WRX?
@madlucio702 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for your detailed descriptions.
@stalekristiansen29422 жыл бұрын
On my 2011 STi there is this plate so i can’t get to the hose from the inside of the car, so I need to get under the car…..
@nigozeroichi25012 жыл бұрын
Received my order, I was going to video it but the mozzies 🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟🦟are bad so I just wanted to get it done, I borescoped and there wasn't any sludge on the bottom but there was a coating of dust everywhere, good idea to pack some blue paper shop towels around the bottom of the box I had some dribbles from a few places, the fluid was a nasty brown that came out in my catch can, my Forester wasn't stinky but with how dirty the drainage was, it's worth doing at an intervals, how long between would depend on how much fine particulates you're driving in that get past the filter and get stuck to the evap and the housing
@boskaliscanada-media793 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, just subscribed after watching this. How strong is the smell?
@isafrongia72597 ай бұрын
Easy to understand but I think when showing such a tutorial, a CLEAN catch pan would have convinced me more of the amount of dirt coming out
@Beckybitch5 ай бұрын
There are lots of videos of people using only “kool it” in the Evap line and it’s disgusting. Can’t imagine after a full cleaning like this
@hoofington78662 жыл бұрын
Seems like something to do every other year or so
@cdsmitty017 ай бұрын
How often is this needed? I have just over 80,000 miles on my 2018 Outback. Not sure if I would be due yet?
@phyzixguru11 ай бұрын
Hi. I did the spray into the drain hose and a lot of stuff came out. Also there was a lot of it went into the blower fan? Is that normal? It seems to drain back out with the rest. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. 😀
@angelsepulveda83932 жыл бұрын
The first part is basically an enema for the A/C system lol.
@MrSubaru13872 жыл бұрын
Yup! 😂
@AntilleanConfederation7 ай бұрын
😯😚
@Louzahsol Жыл бұрын
How much of a difference does this actually make? Ive an 06 wrx and it barely blows cold when the freon hasnt leaked out
@gelikoi8 ай бұрын
Does anyone know how this process can be applied to a Forester 2023?
@gregcarreau4139 Жыл бұрын
Is a 2018 Subaru SUV basically the same set up. Im getting water leaking from above the gas pedal. Even when AC is off. Any advice
@WmLatin Жыл бұрын
Any idea why I can't SAVE this to a PLAY LIST? The option is not here.
@kevinm51772 жыл бұрын
I’m definitely gonna do this. Thanks for the info
@moonphantom19592 жыл бұрын
Can u help me figure out what's wrong with my ac it works but then turns off while on and there's no leaks i already did vacuum test
@bmwrules282 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Quick question, I was considering re-charging the AC system with new R134 Freon (the car just turned 6 years and it’s never been done even though AC works perfect). It would probably be best to recharge it first and then perform this service right? Thanks always for your videos!!
@carlb862 жыл бұрын
You should not recharge a perfectly working system. If there are no leaks, then the r134a is perfectly sealed. Replacing it will not net any benefits.
@MrSubaru13872 жыл бұрын
If the system is properly filled, and there are no leaks, there is no benefit it changing the refrigerant.
@bmwrules282 жыл бұрын
Great thanks guys! I didn’t think it would make too much of a difference but yeah there are no leaks thankfully all is well.
@tk454402 жыл бұрын
I may have missed this in the video, but is there a recommended interval that subaru has for this process?
@Financialdecoder1 Жыл бұрын
when i installed the hose and i was spraying the foam somewhere start leaking from inside close to the left corner , what was that?? i got subaru forester 2011.
@michaelhanna21043 ай бұрын
Anybody else getting leaking on the left side of the passenger footwell behind the black plastic piece that runs down the side there when doing this? Also some from vent fan
@quietflight6 Жыл бұрын
Doing this now and while spraying foam, the driver side and passenger side is dripping with this foam liquid. Leak????
@petergarofolo93852 жыл бұрын
Another good video 👍 👍 👍
@jameswachala85782 жыл бұрын
What mileage is this recommended? Great video as always!!
@michaelmeuser77632 жыл бұрын
Got a link for this? I went to subaru parts deals and can't find.
@MrSubaru13872 жыл бұрын
In video description
@favabean13 Жыл бұрын
Is this hose located in the same place on my 2005 Outback? I just ordered the kit from Subaru, and I just wanted to be sure. Thanks in advance!
@taylorhughes6480 Жыл бұрын
Do you think this will help with intermittent AC issues? It'll be cold and then hot and then cold...but it varies on how long it takes to happen. I already changed the cabin air filter, ambient sensor, relay and checked the charge on it.
@newdayyesterday2 жыл бұрын
Excellent very useful how to guide MrSubaru1387.
@bob88712 жыл бұрын
Does A/C pro from Walmart check and top off my A/C on my 2019 crosstrek ?? My cooling seems a little weak lately
@Metalhefe7 ай бұрын
The instructions say disable the AC compressor if possible at 8:40 on your video. How do you do that? Thanks
@zachfoss41527 ай бұрын
He shows how at 9:51 by just disconnecting it under the hood
@Metalhefe7 ай бұрын
@@zachfoss4152Thank you
@BusterKitten2 жыл бұрын
OK, just watched this video, took the part number and tried finding it on my local Subaru dealer site. Says this is not made for my 2022 Forester or 2022 Outback. They did not show any type of cleaning system for my evap/vents. Got an OEM part number for my cars?
@bradgreen9872 жыл бұрын
Good deals on OEM parts. Thx for link, got a cabin filter
@kidwelldavid61362 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thanks for the info.
@billmolash65892 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@carianneschulte5817 ай бұрын
Is it hard to put the drain tube back in? Does it attach to something beyond the firewall into the framework and out the car? I was just about to proceed, and as I was about to pull out the drain hose and felt the resistance, I stopped and wondered if it connects to something or just hangs out of the car?! I want to be able to put it back together! I’m doing this without jacks…just draining inside the car as MrS did in the video.
@ISignedUpBefore7 ай бұрын
Wondering this myself, but with no other mentions maybe not.
@carianneschulte5817 ай бұрын
@@ISignedUpBeforeI decided to just go for it. Once you get the hose out, you just see the ground. Popping it back through was very easy.
@zakedwards61282 жыл бұрын
Any chance you have one on evap core replacement ?
@PBandJ252 жыл бұрын
Great demo!
@andriusa.64442 жыл бұрын
Is evap hose in a similar place for h6 2003 outback (same as yours) and sg foresters?
@depeshak06 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this tutorial, it helped me a lot !
@AntilleanConfederation7 ай бұрын
That second step I do with ozium
@arthurstarling9743 Жыл бұрын
It's been raining the last few days and my 2012 Impreza is leaking onto the passenger floorboard when I run the air conditioner. It reminded me of seeing this video. I'm going to order this cleaning kit and hope that when I pull the hose out to perform the cleaning the hose hasn't separated or cracked. I don't suppose you know what the replacement number is for that hose. Do you?
@Johnny-ip4mk Жыл бұрын
Is there any chance that the rain water is collecting in there because of the hose being plugged up? I just took a long ride in the rain and my passenger floor is SOAKED. 🤦♂️
@arthurstarling9743 Жыл бұрын
@@Johnny-ip4mk That was one of my thoughts. I have no way of knowing, but after I did this treatment it didn't happen again even during very heavy rain.
@Johnny-ip4mk Жыл бұрын
@@arthurstarling9743 Thank you for responding. I got under the dash last night and found the tubing. I unplugged it and water started pouring from the box. I blew out the line with my compressor and I definitely heard something blow out under the car. I’m going to keep my fingers crossed that this fixed it. Horrible design flaw.
@arthurstarling9743 Жыл бұрын
@@Johnny-ip4mk Good to hear! Be advised that I have a residual problem. My HVAC fan motor has a horrible grinding sound. I was hoping it would go away, but it hasn't. I can replace the blower; it's not too hard and it's not expensive. Hopefully you won't have the same problem I did.
@Johnny-ip4mk Жыл бұрын
@@arthurstarling9743 I didn’t see any water in or around the fan.
@jmg42082 жыл бұрын
Here just to drop a 👍
@LastAvailableAlias8 ай бұрын
Ooooh, I may have to do this.
@timbrown97312 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s sort of weird to see a made in China Subaru OEM product usually it’s made in Japan or here!
@MrSubaru13872 жыл бұрын
I know... Not happy..
@koloy9992 жыл бұрын
@@MrSubaru1387 as long as the quality control is there I don't see the issue. China is plenty capable in manufacturing parts but like I said the quality control is a huge issue. Thanks for the video man you're a smart dude 👍👍
@bobgong78322 жыл бұрын
Another very helpful video you've produced. I've got a 1999 Outback Wagon which doesn't have a cabin filter (at least that's what the dealer told me and I've never found one poking around....🤷). Would you say it's even more important to do this procedure because it lacks a cabin filter? Thanks!
@luckybestwash2 жыл бұрын
Is this procedure more or less the same with 2008 STI?
@MrSubaru13872 жыл бұрын
Same.
@luckybestwash2 жыл бұрын
@@MrSubaru1387 thanks!
@colinbrown2891Ай бұрын
Went to the web sight found every part for my subaru but not the leaner kit. Site is not easy to use and no answer on the phone. Site is just as useless as the Lakeland florida dealership.