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

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@robertshunter Жыл бұрын

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

@pauliverson6621 Жыл бұрын

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

@meredethYT 2 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!

@DigitalMentorGroup Жыл бұрын

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

@nowiecoche 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!

@kurtmaupin93 Жыл бұрын

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

@alechydock6564 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

@CAMCAM413 Жыл бұрын

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

@cdrbilldickupusnretired4349 Жыл бұрын

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.

@nancyoffenhiser4916 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrSubaru1387 6 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@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.

@Nyck461 Жыл бұрын

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

@keefr128 10 ай 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.

@madlucio70 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for your detailed descriptions.

@ISignedUpBefore 13 күн 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.

@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032 Жыл бұрын

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

@denaistaka 10 ай 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 9 ай бұрын

Please adres

@criznitty 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.

@kevinm5177 Жыл бұрын

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

@edku8565 Жыл бұрын

Great and very useful tutorial. Thank you very much.

@carianneschulte581 20 күн 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!

@czofnas 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

@Mike_44 9 ай 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!

@BMMEC2009 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.

@MrPoppyDuck 3 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.

@AllStars2525 Жыл бұрын

Great demo!

@depeshak06 Жыл бұрын

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

@daviddin8863 Жыл бұрын

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

@nowiecoche Жыл бұрын

Woah! The sponsor is top notch!

@kidwelldavid6136 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for the info.

@billmolash6589 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@isafrongia7259 20 күн 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

@jamesmcgraw9570 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us DIYrs all y;ou show us

@michaelkoniers2722 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.. -

@bradgreen987 Жыл бұрын

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

@mattmiller9718 11 ай 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.

@salsarriba5695 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)

@petergarofolo9385 Жыл бұрын

Another good video 👍 👍 👍

@bobgong7832 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!

@DanasR Жыл бұрын

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

@cennsa140driver Жыл бұрын

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

@jenw4219 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Averna222 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

@newdayyesterday Жыл бұрын

Excellent very useful how to guide MrSubaru1387.

@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.

@isaac3055 Жыл бұрын

YES

@LastAvailableAlias 2 ай бұрын

Ooooh, I may have to do this.

@boskaliscanada-media793 Жыл бұрын

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

@angelsepulveda8393 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын

Yup! 😂

@AntilleanConfederation Ай бұрын

😯😚

@jameswachala8578 Жыл бұрын

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

@amadafaka Жыл бұрын

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

@adrianwalker1578 Жыл бұрын

Subaru life saver

@hoofington7866 Жыл бұрын

Seems like something to do every other year or so

@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.

@jmg4208 Жыл бұрын

Here just to drop a 👍

@zakedwards6128 Жыл бұрын

Any chance you have one on evap core replacement ?

@charlie3851 Жыл бұрын

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

@seanitaliano8759 Жыл бұрын

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

@jacquelinehammons9652 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?

@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!

@l... Жыл бұрын

Did you try HEPA filter from Bosch

@Nakaamaa 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

@jjbear3698 Жыл бұрын

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

@andriusa.6444 Жыл бұрын

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

@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!

@tk45440 Жыл бұрын

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

@BertoJA876 Жыл бұрын

Is it the same procedure for the 2015WRX?

@bob8871 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

@Pokemart900 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.

@phyzixguru 4 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. 😀

@gregcarreau4139 11 ай 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

@exchromaproductions 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?

@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

@DanielField2023 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.

@AntilleanConfederation Ай бұрын

That second step I do with ozium

@bmwrules28 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!!

@carlb86 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.

@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын

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

@bmwrules28 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.

@echardcore Жыл бұрын

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

@BusterKitten 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?

@sunnydaze-b7k 19 күн 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

@cdsmitty01 18 күн 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?

@jacquelinehammons9652 Жыл бұрын

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

@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.

@Doug_Hefernen 10 күн бұрын

What about cleaning the inside Evap ?

@moonphantom1959 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

@gelikoi Ай бұрын

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

@quietflight6 10 ай бұрын

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

@jfrenchws6 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@HiepVo31 Жыл бұрын

I love you

@WmLatin 11 ай бұрын

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

@stalekristiansen2942 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…..

@timbrown9731 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!

@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын

I know... Not happy..

@koloy999 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 👍👍

@dazmac159 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding, applies to all vehicles 🤙🏄‍♂️

@alanbenyamin487 24 күн бұрын

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.

@michaelmeuser7763 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын

In video description

@carianneschulte581 21 күн 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.

@ISignedUpBefore 20 күн бұрын

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

@carianneschulte581 20 күн 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.

@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 8 ай 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 8 ай 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 8 ай 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 8 ай 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 8 ай бұрын

@@arthurstarling9743 I didn’t see any water in or around the fan.

@Metalhefe Ай бұрын

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

@zachfoss4152 29 күн бұрын

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

@Metalhefe 28 күн бұрын

@@zachfoss4152Thank you

@luckybestwash Жыл бұрын

Is this procedure more or less the same with 2008 STI?

@MrSubaru1387 Жыл бұрын

Same.

@luckybestwash Жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 thanks!

@Johnny-ip4mk 8 ай бұрын

Will rain water get in there as well?

@panaoutsios1990 Ай бұрын

Yes if you have full speed the fans, it's also cleans rain water as well the vents

@nigozeroichi2501 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