Used this video to change my ATF fluid, filter, and pan gasket today. Thanks for making it, saved me time and money.

This channel has taught me a lot about the 2nd gen outbacks, thank you so much!

I switched to that fluid on mine. Picked up a mpg or so, as well as much faster shifting. One gripe I have always had; the manual claims 5-6 quarts for a drain+fill, every 4eat i have done a simple drain+fill on took almost exactly 7.5 quarts.

“Clean enough to 4eat out of” Lol . Awesome video, helped me a lot. Thankyou

Another fantastic video man. I finally have the engine off my car on my ‘01 Forester since I’m doing a HG repair. Once I’m done with that, I’ll do this AT fluid service

Bro just wanna say thanks. Trying to do DIY in our “brand used” 02 Impreza 4EAT and your videos were a big help!

Gonna try this on my Baja, quite neglected by old owner. Thanks.

I LOVE YOU VIDEOS I HAVE 3 SUBARU . 97 legacy outback, impreza 2.5ts and late model forester hff

It is always a good idea to put a wire brush or soft brush to all bolts and fittings you intend to undo, before you work on underneath of a vehicle. It helps to get sockets on bolts nicely and stops dirt etc from falling on your face and eyes. Also clear safety goggles are great.

you make it look so izi that i want to try do it by myself XD i own a 2006 subaru baja na at, same problem, leaky transmission oil pan. thx for all your content!!

2007 Outback, just did the service and all the cooler hoses. Filling that transmission was SO slow, not sure if something is wrong. I had to fill at about 250ml per minute or fluid would back up out of the funnel. Didnt matter if car was running or not. Stay gold.

I watch these and it reminds me of my dad he wore the same gloves

Love to see a full rebuild of a 4eat trans

Just used this to drain and refill my 2001 Forester. I had to replace the radiator, so I decided to change the fluid while i had the lines open. Worked great, especially liked the tip for cycling the transmission through the gears. I used just over five quarts with my drain and fill, but I had a new radiator to fill as well.

You make it look simple thanks

Thanks for the video and was well informed. Only issue I have is putting those jack stands on bare ground. They will sink in and get you trapped or killed underneath. I used 3/4” plywood 12” squares under the jack stands for safety. Thanks

My father is a 40 year retired diesel mechanic. He always taught me that when using silicone gasket sealer to snug it up the bolts for the pan but not tight at first. let it sit overnight to cure then torque. This will create a small squeeze like you would get with an o-ring ensuring a better seal. The only reason not to do this would be time constraints like a shop, but if you're already waiting 24 hrs for the silicone to cure you might want to try it and see what you think. Ever since I started doing this, I've never had a even a drop leak.

Good video! I bought the gasket though, definitely worth the cost versus using RTV in my opinion. Especially if you plan on being the next person to service it. 😂

Thanks for the video! I have just changed to ATF oil and filter today, but I forgot to fill that 3 little holes with RTV, what would happen now? Also how to you clean the old RTV so well?

Thanks 🙏

Whoa... that was some nasty ATF

im still waiting for the definitive mr subaru special on solenoid replacements in transmission valve bodies, including what the various symptoms of bad solenoids in the valve body of the various transmissions from the 4AT, 5AT, & TR580 AND TR690's. *i have reached a point where i believe it is going to be inevitable for me to have to replace one or two of them to get my soob back in fully functional (reliable driving) mode, and will probably place an order soon as they will take about 2 months to ship to australia. basically im not ready to quit on my outback yet as i believe that once i figure out whats actually been causing the performance issues andd fix them i will likely get another few hundred thousand kms out of it ;) i might even try to find some identical motors and trans from scrap yards and service them for future use etc ?

im interested in what solenoids are notorious for failing on these are and what are the symptoms that should be expected as signs of these failures

Sterling work for the community Mr Subaru! I can't find any in depth videos on the common problem of delayed engagement of drive, I have seen talk about adding a transmission additive but I'd really like to know how to go about doing a real repair. Do you have experience of this? Best wishes!

Thanks for sharing, I would happily eat off that pan

exelent vídeo Thank you.

Does anyone know which transfer duty solenoid is in my 2006 Forester 2.5na 4eat? Garage says it's in the tail extension, but looking online says that's only for the late 90's models.

My 1999 Legacy 2.5 automatic is starting to shift hard from 1st to 2nd with a loud clicking sound along with it. Where should I start? No codes have come up. Love your channel. I have done 3 repairs and you have saved me $1000 so far:)

I have fixed cvts on newer Subarus and they are still driving great for years. But just got my very first 2001 forester with 4eat... Trying to remove oil pan on the transmission and one bolt is inaccessible because it is blocked by the catalytic converter. Bolts on cat are jammed....oops. On the other hand , your outback seems to have all the room to remove the 10mil bolts on the pan. 👌👌

I had a leak in the AT cooling line of my 2005 Outback, went to Advance Auto stating make/model/year and the clerk sold me 3 qts. of IDEMITSU Type J. Before getting the line repaired I bought another qt. Now that I have it fixed I looked up capacities and discovered Subaru spec fluid is: Genuine Subaru Automatic Transmission Fluid, IDEMITSU ATF HP, Castrol Transmax J, Pennzoil ATF-J or Dexron III. So the fluid is probably now about 1/3 IDEMITSU Type J, which is for Nissan/Infiniti, not Subaru. I talked to a tech guy at Idemitsu and he said their Type J will damage the Subaru transmission. Do you have any informed insights into whether I need to get the Type J completely out of the tranny, whether the standard drain plug drain would be good enough, or if in its diluted amount it is OK as is ??? I'm looking for a newer Outback and would prefer not to spend money on the 2005 if I can avoid it, but want to keep it working well.

Straight to the point! Good video! I did the same on my old outback and used a gasket instead of rtv, which one do you think is best? My wagon got rear ended shortly after I did that work so I didn’t get see if it leak at all. Thanks

I’ve got a ‘08 forester auto trans with 183K, and embarrassingly enough I don’t know if the AFT has been addressed since I was convinced that a flush should be done (which was a long while ago). Is this the steps I should take to replacing the ATF and providing my car with some much needed love?

I need help I got a 2006 Impreza RS Automatic Every morning when its cold (60 F~) I put it in Drive and when it has to shift to 2nd it goes into neutral-like and the rpm go up to 6k, I have to let go the foot from the acelerator... Any ideas? Car has 88K

Did this process today on my SVX with Permatex Automatic Transmission Gasket Maker (store was out of Ultra Grey), and got a digital torque wrench while I was at it. I was snugging the bolts, and when I got to the back of the pan, a few drops of ATF got between the mating surfaces. I pushed on, torqued all the bolts to spec, and now am letting it cure for 24 hours. Would those few drops of ATF be an issue that the gasket wouldn't seal properly? Thanks!

Not stated here is that this will only drain out about half of the old fluid, so you are mixing new fluid with the old burnt stuff. You will need to drain and fill at least 3 times ( and better, 4 or 5) to really remove the majority of old fluid.

Nice

Hey question : my trans pan is leaking just like that 247,000 miles on my 2.5 l 2004 Subaru Outback … I plan on changing the fluid and filter , resealing the pan , just like you showed, except I don’t think it’s every been changed , and would I risk doing damage to my transmission if doing what shown in the video (

MrSubaru I am very impressed by your videos and am glad I found your channel. One more question about this procedure: I have a 05 Outback so is it OK to put Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid in along with the Lucas no slip. Sometimes I think I detect a slight slip when automatic transmission goes from 1rst to 2nd.

Man that’s the cleanest pan I’ve ever seen. I thought it was a new one.

Tried to do this on my 99 GTB but the car is extremely low even stock, and it’s hard to find an angle to pry off the pan that doesn’t hurt it. It’s still leaking somewhat from the pan gasket, and the filter is seized on and nearly impossible to get a filter wrench onto. Any recommendations for doing this?

I know this is an old video but im very curious as to why rtv goes in those 3 holes? I used a rubber gasket and was told that these are supposed be sealed fully with rtv but ive always been told never to seal a trans pan with rtv. I have to pull it back apart anyways, fairly certain a solenoid failed since im getting low line pressure.

Hey man, been watching a lot of your videos, even if they aren't related to my forester. Just wanting to soak up as much info and knowledge as I can. I'd really love to see you do a video on a duty C solenoid replacement if you ever have an opportunity to do one. I know my car needs that job done, but the only info I can find so far is on forums. A video would be a great addition to that tho. Keep it up man Bram's Hobby Shop

Hell Yea

Great video! Quick question; what's the best way to top up ATF (not refill)? I've noticed a slow ATF leak by my torque converter, so it's not a refill but just to top up what has leaked so far. Is it best to have the engine running or top up when the engine and gearbox are cold/not running?

So I recently bought a 02 subaru impreza wrx wagon.. It has the at oil light blinking every time I turn the car on, and the check engine light on as well, when putting the car in drive it delays a little to actually engage to run. And when it does it feels like it skips a gear feel like. Any recommendations clues on what could the problem be ty

My 03 forester is pumping the trans fluid into the diff and out the vent hoses. What is needed to fix this issue? Can’t seem to find much on this issue

How does one get rusted pan bolts off without snapping them off? Can I use heat? Also, when you first refill, do you refill it with the engine running or when its off, and fill to the cold line, no??

Hello! Change the oil but what about the filtro???

MrSubaru1387I know this is an older video but I'm a new subscriber and wanted to thank you for your videos. I have a 2002 Forester L with a automatic. Do you have any experience with Dexron VI in these older Subaru's? Keep up the good work.

I hear all LGT's are 5eat. Is this true? If so, is the procedure the same? I bought my 05 LGT at 139k miles and is now at 165k. About 5k miles ago it started a downshift clunk when coming to a stop and reverse/drive clunk. Would ATF change fix my issue? Or should I also clean the low/reverse duty solenoid and pan?

Hola, hay video de una reparacion total de la caja de velocidades del Subaru outback 2007 3.0

I did a oil filter and fluid change but I got a slight kick between gear 2 and 3 also when my tranny its cold it whines until it reaches operating temp. Any advice?

hola MrSubaru1387 una consulta: El subaru outback 2.5 litros, de 3 generación año 2008, usa ese mismo ATF. valvoline max life full sintetico ? saludos

Can i please get a diagram of how the screws go back in place for the filter underneath the pan

My torque converter on the BL5 Legacy 4EAT just gave out at 320k KM. Repair cost €1400.

Jack stands on dirt is not a good idea. I just lost a neighbor whose van toppled over and crushed him.

How many quarts again? great video!

MrSubaru1387 So glad I found your channel. We've used your video for changing the timing belt on the '09 Forester I picked up at 209k miles, and am about to do a transmission flush this weekend. One question I have is, on all the videos I've seen so far, no one seems to be using the type HP transmission fluid my manual says to use. Is it really okay to change to Merc/Dex, or should I stick to the HP?

Thank you for not talking

Need help! I have a 2010 subaru legacy 2.5i. It has 376-thousand miles on it, the transmission has been slipping on and off for about a year, but lately its getting worse, while driving it changes to all gears, and when reaching a speed and then accelerating the transmission slips. i don't know if servicing it has ever been done on it, and what I'm being told changing the fluid would not be a good ideal especially if it has never been changed. so is there any hope in saving this cvt transmission?

Would putting too much cause a leak? Also what did you use to spread the ultra grey? Putty knife?

What are your thoughts on changing the fluid in a 200k mile 08 automatic impreza, the old myth of don't change the fluid unless it's been changed consistently, not knowing the cars history what are your thoughts on this. Thanks

I have 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0R with 4 speed auto that has paddle shifters. Is idemitsu ATF type HP correct oil for me?

Hey Mr Subaru, you used permatex ultra grey instead of the Subaru three bond? I'm an idiot and used a felpro gasket on my 95 legacy and it's still leaking (the old black silicone was leaking)

Did i miss something, or did you only put rtv on? I didn't know if there is supposed to be a gasket or if you are just making one with rtv? I will be doing this to my 2013 subaru crosstrek xv soon

Thanks for sharing another awesome video. I just replace my Transmission mount. No more clunk when going into reverse. 😊. Question for you. My 2000 subura outback had a transmission replace a over a year ago. It does not have the power like a Subaru should. When you come to a stop or climbing his it just dose not have any power. Any suggestions. Think it is a full filter, spark plugs. Not sure. Not check those things yet but what is you thoughts. Thanks

What about the radiator and the fluid inside it? Congrats for the explanation my friend

What if you did all this and car has a eletrical cllick sound under the hood and no gear engagement?

On my 4EAT I have a leak where what I assume is the transmission cooler line bolts to the transmission via banjo bolt, I cannot find that line anywhere, anyone know a part number for it?

I just bought this vehicle and I want to do a drain and fill but I don't know what size the drain plug washer is. Any help?

If the pan is not leaking we don't need to drop the pan ? Or do we still need to just to clean out the magnet and pan?

Hi mr subaru, i have a 2009 forester x, i dont see a transmission oil filter, is it inside the pan? And does it need to be changed along with atf change?

my question is., at what milage is it recommended to service the transmission on an 08'subaru legacy Outback wagon ? i own a 08'R32 and manual recommendation is to service the Transmission every 90Kmiles// a VW specialist recommends servicing the Trans every@30Kmiles..dude!! at $650 dealer price or even a garage $price is $350 is a substantial amount of $$ for preventable maintenance. so again. When is it recommended to service the transmission on a 2008 Legacy forester outback Wagon ?? Mahalo for your time in answering my query.....

I gotta change solenoid a tomorrow... Got all 7

I just bought a 2012 Forester with the 4EAT transmission. The transmission fluid has never been changed. Is the Valvoline fluid that used here still a good choice?

Hmmm my 2002 Forester transmission has a filter on outside and I believe one inside the pan. No pan gasket just rtv that's interesting.

Transmission fluid. The forbidden cherry syrup!

Thanks for making these videos. You deserve a nice garage and a lift. But then, what would you do with all that extra income you would bring in. :)

You are changing the transmission fluid on Subaru. I have a 2001outback 3.0 is it the same as the video on the 4 eat?

I just got a really clean body 06 baja with mega miles. What ATF is ok to use before i crack on with filter and fluid change? Thanks in advance, A.

Question...I have a 2005 Forester. My manual calls for Dexron III. What is the best replacement for it? Some people say Dex/Merc and some say Dex VI and some say to only use Subaru or Idemitsu HP. Can't seem to find a consensus. I'd appreciate your input.

Mr Subaru, I really like Your videos, and I did some jobs in my Outback 2001 h6 watching Your tutorials. Thanks a lot! I'm trying to find a solution for problem which I have. When the weather is colder, and the car isn't used for one or more days, the transmission don't want to change to 2nd gear. Check engin light come on P0732. After mile or two everything works perfect. I have changed ATF. Drain off 3 times. I have cleared the oil pan and internal filter. Befor new oil I have changed the external ATF filter to OEM, couse the old one has had leakege. After 3rd oil change I have change the Oil filter again, but not OEM and for few weeks problem disapeard. Now comes back. ATF is Amsoil ATF ss series, so is full synthetic. I don't understand, why the problem appear only when is colder outside and after one day without car. I thought that the filter couse the problem, but now I'm not sure. Any ideas? Please, help, couse I heard from mechanics, that I need vey expensive AT rebuild. But AT is OK, works really fine after mile or in hotter days.

Your full hot level looks a little high? I Have been going by the straight line which looks to be about 1 CM past the full top hole in your video.

Hello, im new to the channel. I have a subaru impreza out back 97 (wagon) it has some problem when turning. I heird it my be torque binding. Can you make a video with some info talking about it? Or any info that will help resolve this problem?

No other issues. Sometimes it engages kinda hard but that's rare...

Hmmm might have to do this soon on my 2001 Forester shouild be interesting... not lol

275K first change and the transmission was working? manual states 30-60k

Hey, I know you made this video over two years ago but I have a question or two. I have a 2012 Forester 4eat with 105k miles on it and I want to change the transmission fluid. I noticed that there was no filter change in your video (unless I missed it) Also I noticed you didn't use subaru's ATF fluid. In your experience, is there a difference in the two fluids? Is there an ATF fluid filter & if so, should I change it? How many quarts does it take to fill the ATF back up if I change the fluid as you showed in the video? Thanks

Why would you recommend the Valvonline vs oem Subaru fluid?

I see this is an old vid however I was still curious I heard that opening up an auto trans can sometimes be harmful. I’m not an auto trans expert by any means but I figured removing the fluid with clutch material in it would make the trans prone to slip

Just noticed that you did all that work in taking the pan off and such, but you didn't even replace the filter (or screen they get small metal flakes in there too) that was there. So what was the purpose of taking the pan off other than to clean the mess out of the pan?

Amigo, sabes algo del código P0734 de un forestar at 2.0 ? A qué se deberá ese error…tiene reparación o no? Saludos.

Thank You! for the videos. I have a 2011 Outback; does that model have a transmission filter?

First time owning a Subaru it's a 2005 Subaru Forester ll Bean and just wondering if these automatics are just naturally kind of laggy or if I should be worried cause I can feel it shift haven't driven an automatic in a few years.

I know this is an old video, but I was curious to ask about the internal filter for the transmission fluid? Not just the outside can style. Did that also get changed and or did you go for a flush of the system and then replace the fluid?

Good evening mr. Subaru I got a question for you can flushing the transmission by taking the pan out and do a whole flush fixes hard shifting and slipping?

Se puede drenar nomas o tiene qe cambiar el filtro interior también?

I heard this gets out only about half of the fluid, there is a lot of chambers in a Transmission. a dealership would flush the whole system. would it make sense do do the above, then a few weeks later, drain and fill again? just a way to get maybe 75% new fluid

Hello, My 06 Tribeca 3.0 H6 needs ATF change, I did a search, some subaru owners uses purple Royal ATF, but my user manual say to add IDEMITSU type HP, Castrol Transmax J, which one should be better??

Any chance you can confirm if that fluid works in a 2010 Subaru Forester with 4eat