Super Clean Your Subaru's A/C System! Subaru Evaporator & Vent Cleaning System, Easy DIY Refresh!

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[@robertshunter]

Exactly the kind of quality content that brings me back again and again.

[@pauliverson6621]

Can’t imagine my 2006 Forester has ever been changed, let alone cleaned. Definitely the next item on list of maintenance. Thanks

[@meredethYT]

So grateful that I was able to do this myself having no car mechanic experience at all with the help of your video. Thanks!

[@denisl8876]

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.

[@DigitalMentorGroup]

We just changed the cabin air filter this afternoon, so this video is perfectly timed. Thank you, Mr. Subsru

[@keefr128]

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]

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.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

You're just the best! Another thing I can do for my Outback, myself.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Thank You!

[@BMMEC2009]

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.

[@denaistaka]

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]

Please adres

[@kurtmaupin93]

perfect timing - I was just about to look for info on evaporator cleaning. Thanks!

[@nowiecoche]

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!

[@alechydock6564]

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

[@CAMCAM413]

Awesome video sir, good timing as I was researching how to remove the funk from the AC system.

[@criznitty]

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.

[@carianneschulte581]

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!

[@Mike_44]

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!

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

I always got the Toyota kit off Amazon... probably the same darn kit!!!

[@Nyck461]

Great video. Exactly what I need to my Forester that is leaking condensate inside the car. Thanks Mr. Subaru

[@nowiecoche]

Woah! The sponsor is top notch!

[@michaelkoniers2722]

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.. -

[@ISignedUpBefore]

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.

[@salsarriba5695]

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)

[@czofnas]

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]

Did it work? Having the same issue

[@daviddin8863]

Sweet video. My 21 WRX ac smells super musty, since I bought it.

[@Averna222]

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]

Or cut out the inside of the old filter which would take like 1 minute. Lol

[@edku8565]

Great and very useful tutorial. Thank you very much.

[@jamesmcgraw9570]

Thanks for showing us DIYrs all y;ou show us

[@angelsepulveda8393]

The first part is basically an enema for the A/C system lol.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yup! 😂

[@AntilleanConfederation]

😯😚

[@kevinm5177]

I’m definitely gonna do this. Thanks for the info

[@isafrongia7259]

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

[@Beckybitch]

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

[@mattmiller9718]

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.

[@cennsa140driver]

I really like Subaru Parts Deal. Good prices, fast shipping!

[@mahoneyjoe]

Except their shipping fee was more than this kit - even after the discount. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Thank you for another great video. I will have to look this one up if my Subie gives stinky air when running the AC.

[@DanasR]

You can buy Bosh HEPA filter for even more clean air in your car. Have never tried it myself.

[@madlucio70]

Awesome video! Thanks for your detailed descriptions.

[@cdrbilldickupusnretired4349]

Really a great video! Thank you. I am going to do this maintenance on my Forester. We had the exact same cabin leak a few years back.

[@kidwelldavid6136]

Nice video. Thanks for the info.

[@billmolash6589]

Great video. Thanks

[@newdayyesterday]

Excellent very useful how to guide MrSubaru1387.

[@petergarofolo9385]

Another good video 👍 👍 👍

[@AllStars2525]

Great demo!

[@hoofington7866]

Seems like something to do every other year or so

[@Nakaamaa]

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

[@riatsila7637]

Does the same apply to a 2019 Crosstrek? Much appreciated for the videos and showing us how it's done

[@bradgreen987]

Good deals on OEM parts. Thx for link, got a cabin filter

[@tdeeez]

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.

[@edsonsixtos6649]

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!

[@Pokemart900]

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]

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.

[@amadafaka]

I wonder what the temperature difference was before and after the cleaning.

[@depeshak06]

Thank you very much for this tutorial, it helped me a lot !

[@LastAvailableAlias]

Ooooh, I may have to do this.

[@sunnydaze-b7k]

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

[@jmg4208]

Here just to drop a 👍

[@l...]

Did you try HEPA filter from Bosch

[@echardcore]

Does the vent refresher have a fragrance or persistent odor? My lady would kill me if so.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

That second step I do with ozium

[@timbrown9731]

Wow that’s sort of weird to see a made in China Subaru OEM product usually it’s made in Japan or here!

[@MrSubaru1387]

I know... Not happy..

[@koloy999]

@@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 👍👍

[@Doug_Hefernen]

What about cleaning the inside Evap ?

[@wrylac]

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

[@iFanchi]

Can you use this product on other manufacturers car makes also?

[@jfrenchws6]

I don't own a Subaru anymore, but I wonder if this would work on other makes of vehicle?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yes.

[@isaac3055]

YES

[@exchromaproductions]

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?

[@jenw4219]

Thanks so much!

[@boskaliscanada-media793]

Awesome, just subscribed after watching this. How strong is the smell?

[@cdsmitty01]

How often is this needed? I have just over 80,000 miles on my 2018 Outback. Not sure if I would be due yet?

[@gelikoi]

Does anyone know how this process can be applied to a Forester 2023?

[@jacquelinehammons9652]

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?

[@adrianwalker1578]

Subaru life saver

[@charlie3851]

how do you dispose of what comes out of the black hose?

[@ShadVonHass]

Also curious..

[@bmwrules28]

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!!

[@carlb86]

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.

[@MrSubaru1387]

If the system is properly filled, and there are no leaks, there is no benefit it changing the refrigerant.

[@bmwrules28]

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.

[@DanielField2023]

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.

[@seanitaliano8759]

What's your feelings about an AOS on the FB20??

[@dazmac159]

Outstanding, applies to all vehicles 🤙🏄‍♂️

[@jjbear3698]

Hello, can you please tell me which coolant to use in my subaru g4

[@taylorhughes6480]

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.

[@stalekristiansen2942]

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…..

[@jameswachala8578]

What mileage is this recommended? Great video as always!!

[@michaelmeuser7763]

Got a link for this? I went to subaru parts deals and can't find.

[@MrSubaru1387]

In video description

[@phyzixguru]

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. 😀

[@gregcarreau4139]

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

[@zakedwards6128]

Any chance you have one on evap core replacement ?

[@favabean13]

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!

[@alanbenyamin487]

Why do dealerships not include this cleaning in a package. My AC stopped working this summer, and now they're quoting me over $2100 CAD to replace the evaporator. Not to mention the almost $300 I paid today for the diagnostics . What a joke.

[@moonphantom1959]

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

[@tk45440]

I may have missed this in the video, but is there a recommended interval that subaru has for this process?

[@bobgong7832]

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!

[@bob8871]

Does A/C pro from Walmart check and top off my A/C on my 2019 crosstrek ?? My cooling seems a little weak lately

[@jacquelinehammons9652]

What if there’s drainage coming from blower motor area 😅??

[@Louzahsol]

How much of a difference does this actually make? Ive an 06 wrx and it barely blows cold when the freon hasnt leaked out

[@andriusa.6444]

Is evap hose in a similar place for h6 2003 outback (same as yours) and sg foresters?

[@BertoJA876]

Is it the same procedure for the 2015WRX?

[@WmLatin]

Any idea why I can't SAVE this to a PLAY LIST? The option is not here.

[@carianneschulte581]

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.

[@ISignedUpBefore]

Wondering this myself, but with no other mentions maybe not.

[@carianneschulte581]

@@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.

[@quietflight6]

Doing this now and while spraying foam, the driver side and passenger side is dripping with this foam liquid. Leak????

[@BusterKitten]

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?

[@Metalhefe]

The instructions say disable the AC compressor if possible at 8:40 on your video. How do you do that? Thanks

[@zachfoss4152]

He shows how at 9:51 by just disconnecting it under the hood

[@Metalhefe]

​@@zachfoss4152Thank you

[@Financialdecoder1]

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.

[@epcd0728]

Looks like this kit is coming from a factory where manufacturers kits for Toyota.