The OP requires the newest version which is CVTF-III, which I believe is a LV variant.Rockauto sells Idemitso SB 2 fluid in 5 quart jugs. I've used it. It's color is green. I'm thinking this is the same as Subaru OEM fluid.
The OP requires the newest version which is CVTF-III, which I believe is a LV variant.Rockauto sells Idemitso SB 2 fluid in 5 quart jugs. I've used it. It's color is green. I'm thinking this is the same as Subaru OEM fluid.
Fixed it@Kozman011 requires the newest version which is CVTF-III, which I believe is a LV variant.
Came back to fix a couple of errors here too; sorry for the confusion.After some perusing of data this afternoon and evening, I feel like a dedicated LV fluid such as a Nissan NS-3 variant would fit the bill for your CVT; NS-3 is dyed blue. I may give it a shot in my TR690 somewhere in the future, right now it has red CVT fluid when the used tranny was installed by a transmission shop 18k Kms. ago back in 2021.
Believe or not that's a reasonable approach on some borderline models.I'm pretty hesitant on using non OEM ATF/CVT fluids.
I love that Amsoil gives you this information:Believe or not that's a reasonable approach on some borderline models.
I know for a fact Amsoil CVT works great in Honda applications.
It's interesting Amsoil tested it in the death prone Nissan CVT. I would certainly be OK AFTER the warranty - but who knows what kind of "battle" would go on. Amsoil knows the CVT has design issues, Nissan in defense mode would say a "non Nissan" fluid was used, but the fluid exceeds all NIssan requirements, in fact much better at wear. BITOG answer would be be to put up with wear with their lousy fluid.
Around 20k miles.How many miles since you switched?
I found that Mahle makes a pre formed filter gasket instead of using RTV sealantHow many hyundais have you replaced the transmission filter on?
What is that exactly? AFAIK:You have to split the case to change the "filter" screen?I found that Mahle makes a pre formed filter gasket instead of using RTV sealant
What is that exactly? AFAIK:You have to split the case to change the "filter" screen?
Who is doing that. Drain and fill. if you think its "full of debris" drain and fill it earlier?
I would think that a filter with at least 50k on it would need to be changed.What for? Subaru says the CVT fluid is a lifetime fill, so why does the filter need to be easily accessible?
Don't get me wrong. I love to replace filters, whatever type they are, as part of my car maintenance. But so far I haven't seen anything to show that replacing the filter in the Subaru CVT is needed.
From what I have learned, from my own experience and the experiences shared by others, early fluid changes are important for the longevity of a CVT. But I haven't seen anything to show that Subaru CVT's fail, even after fluid changes, if the filter is not changed, and that they do not fail if both are changed.
Leave the fluid and vehicle in same garage overnight. Next day, drain the old fluid, precisely measure what drained. Then fill with the new fluid of same qty, No? The Fluid is thin, drains freely cold.How do you know the amount in there now is correct? You can probably estimate the temperature by touching the pan. If it's it obviously cool to the touch, it's not warm enough. If if it's pleasantly warm. it's about right. If you can't keep your hand on it more than a few seconds, its too hot.
You can fill with the new fluid of same qty, but if the last time it was changed they only put in 2 quarts below full or 2 quarts have leaked out, you're just putting back the same wrong amount.Leave the fluid and vehicle in same garage overnight. Next day, drain the old fluid, precisely measure what drained. Then fill with the new fluid of same qty, No?