Originally Posted by jeepman3071
Originally Posted by Virtus_Probi
My CVT was probably a ways from failing spectacularly when I took it in...the only issue I noticed was that it seemed hesitant to move in reverse. Then the car threw a CEL and I shuddered when I saw the codes were transmission related (thank you Torque), but I drove it maybe 30 miles to the dealer with no issues.
I know that I didn't get a new unit, don't remember what was replaced inside the CVT but I'm sure I have the paperwork somewhere.
I (stupidly) didn't think to ask about the CVT fluid until after I picked the car up, and the SA told me "it was as green going in as the old fluid was coming out".
I said "the high torque CVT fluid is orange."
15 minutes later, a mechanic called me and said "bring your car back in as soon as you possibly can."
The dealership ignorance is strong here.
I was SO frustrated, but I think part of my problem is that the Forester XT is a pretty rare bird around here.
I would guess they might have done better with a WRX with the 2.0l DIT and HT CVT, but I think the dealership mechanics just have in mind that Forester=0W20 and standard green CVT fluid since that's what 99% of them use.