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Drive several miles to raise the temperature of your cars transmission fluid up to. I wanted to change the transmission fluid at home but couldnt find the recommended fluid type listed in the manual. Complete video instructions to add transmission fluid to a 2009 subaru forester xt limited 2. Recommended oil for transmissions of subaru forester. Search over 43,200 listings to find the best local deals.
Available in japan from 1997, the forester shares its platform with the impreza. There are 3 plugs in the undercarriage of your forester. Recommended type of transmission oil for subaru forester. Im guessing i have to go to my subaru dealer and purchase the subaru. Purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Use your owners manual as a guide for more details and to locate specific. Read the owners manual and it turned out i was checking the transmission fluid levels incorrectly. The subaru forester has recalls for transmission problems for the model years of 2001 and 2002 which concerned 172,564 subaru forester owners, according to repair pal. The 60,000mile service should again involve an oil and oil filter change, a change of transmission fluid non cvt. Subaru forester viscous coupling coupler manual transmission.
I had a forester a few year back and these transmission and differential recommendations are what i used, and i was extremely satisfied with the results. Anyone who is even remotely involved with cars has heard this type of story someone that they know got a transmission flush and their transmission. I read the manual and it states under the recommend grade and viscosity each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. The worst complaints are gear box damaged, power train. The dealership parrots this tune and is not in favor of changing the transmission fluid. Subaru claims that cvt fluid is a lifetime fluid but most of us got a note from subaru that the transmission warranty is extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles whatever comes first. I later found out there is a fill plug above the drain plug. Use oem 2009 subaru forester manual transmission replacement parts and silence any uncertainty about performance and reliability.
I accidentally drained the transmission fluid instead of the oil. Select your vehicle to see all available resources for your vehicle, such as howto and instructional videos, owners manuals, instructional pdfs and faqs. How you fill up the subaru forester automatic fixya. Subaru forester transmission problems it still runs. Shop 2009 subaru forester vehicles for sale at cars. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The subaru forester is a compact crossover suv sport utility vehicle thats been manufactured since 1997 by subaru. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 249 2009 forester models nationwide. When engaging the clutch, the manual transmission revved up to approximately 4000 rpms and seemed as if it would surge. Bean trim, while a new special edition package is offered on the base car consisting of heated front seats, a power drivers seat, windshield wiper deicer. Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. Forester s adds a viscous limitedslip differential, rear disc brakes. The manual transmission is a fivespeed, and a fourspeed automatic with a sequentialshift mode is optional. Never use different brands together it states to use gl5 75w 90w.
It has been awarded motor trends 2009 and 2014 suv of the year and the. Transmission fluid level check subaru forester 200920. Only parts from the subaru parts online retailer network come fully backed by subaru. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2009 subaru forester. Check your subaru fluid levels in 60 seconds center subaru. How you fill up the subaru forester automatic transmission with fluid. Buy original manual transmission replacement parts from the subaru parts online retailer network at your next service interval and leave doubt in the dust. The engine in your 2009 subaru forester should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The subaru parts online retailer network offers authentic 2009 subaru forester parts perfectly compatible with your subaru. Checking your subaru fluid levels in 1 minute may save you hours of headaches. Manual transmission vehicles the key can be turned from acc to lock only when the key is pushed in while turning it. Topping up transmission fluid, few questions subaru. The illustrated vehicle is one of the forester series.
Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. I went back, and they verified in the computer and with the mechanic. There is an interesting thread going on forester forum. A manual gearbox in a subaru contains meshed gears transferring power. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2009 subaru forester, be our guest. If you want a v6 engine, room for seven or rearseat entertainment, the 2009 subaru forester may not be for you.
Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2009 subaru forester xt limited 2. Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. Subaru forester recommended fluids bob is the oil guy. Manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent. One is for engine oil, one is for differential fluid, and another is for the transmission. Once i got home, i realized they gave me regular subaru transmission fluid.
Subaru forester manual transmission fluid change cost. This means that owners even with brand new subarus, should regularly check. Recommended oil for transmissions of subaru legacy. At 30,000 miles, coolant and brake fluid begin to lose their effectiveness and should. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts.
Last time i was at the dealer i asked for 4 quarts of fluid. Synthetic multivehicle automatic transmission fluid is a good choice. Well i was misinformed in filling the tranny from the top where the dip stick is, because it quickly filled up. And although a manual transmission is offered, the automatic is the only. Subaru forester transmission fluid change cost estimate. The 5eat was used on some legacy, outback, tribeca and forester sports models starting around 2005. Subaru 75w90 high performance geartransmission fluid1 quart. Used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale on. Subaru forester owners have reported 9 problems related to transmission failure under the power train category. I am having the same exact problem with my 2003 manual transmission subaru forester 2. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Free subaru owner manual boston subaru dealer planet.
What type of transmission fluid for subaru forester. If the transmission fluid level on your forester is low, you need to add fluid. Get reliability information for the 2009 subaru outback from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Brz, exiga, forester, impreza, liberty, outback, svx, tribeca, wrx, wrx sti, xv. Detailed features and specs for the used 2009 subaru forester including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. I cant find where to check the transmission oil on my 99 subaru outback 2. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your forester and how to check the transmission fluid. In areas where water freezes in winter, use subaru windshield washer fluid. What kind of automatic transmission fluid atf should i. Forester transmission fluid change maintenancerepairs.
Parts like automatic transmission case are shipped directly from authorized subaru dealers and backed by the. The newer models have not had recalls for this same transmission problem, but subaru owners have complained about some other transmission. I need to top off my 2009 subaru impreza transmission oil. Manual front diff and transmission are same fill point 3. My 10 forester is over 30k miles and i want to do a drainfill of transmission fluid. So, i bought auto tranny fluid from the subaru shop. Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the auto repair manuals as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures. View and download subaru 2009 forester own ers manual online. Find specifications for every 2009 subaru forester. Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world.
Subaru forester transmission fluids, oils, additives. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. When you regularly maintain your 2009 subaru, youre helping to maintain peak performance and helping avoid more serious repairs and damage in the future. Maintain the likenew quality of your subaru with oem 2009 subaru parts. Used 2009 subaru forester for sale with photos cargurus.
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