Transmission Fluid Service on a 2003 Subaru Forester 2.5L, about as simple as it gets.
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2024
- Extending the life of an automatic transmission on a Subaru Forester 2003.
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Oil Filter Wrench: amzn.to/3QpRF6u
0:00 Intro
0:30 Subaru OEM ATF Filter
1:20 Transmission Drain Plug
2:54 Transmission Fluid Filter Removal
7:25 Drain plug and filter install
9:24 Fill up the transmission with MaxLife ATF
11:31 Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
A huge thank you again for you’re video, the past several months my 2002 forester ( old car) as needed maintenance, which thanks to all you tubers has saved me massive worry and cost by doing these jobs myself, ( not mechanically minded) I realised that the forester isn’t hard to work on , but getting great info from videos as been an enormous help and relief thank you again, it is extremely appreciated, now I will service my transmission, I’m daz from australia
Great how to video thanks. The only issue I have is that if you got the filter off amazon and not the dealer you probably got a clone and not a real OEM. If it's a lot cheaper then the dealer chances are it's not a real OEM part. It may look the same but is not. Amazon is not to be trusted with after market auto parts. Sorry.
Cool, thanks!!
No problem, Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video 📹 I needed this
Glad it was helpful!
Should i do this if my transmission just has a little shift issue? Its the 2004 model
How much fluid do it take to fill it ?
The pan takes around 4 quarts of fluid, I bought a jug as pictured and had enough to fill it up. I would put a few quarts in and start checking the dip stick to get the correct fluid level.
I watched videos they say if you change transmission fluid, it make transmission slip. Did you have that problem? Thank you
I have not personally had that problem. I think that logic comes from if you had a transmission that hasn't been serviced in let's say 200K miles, don't start now. The fluid has so much clutch material in it that when you put new fluid in, it's too slippery for the clutch packs to grab on. They have friction modifiers for that incase it happens, like Lucas ATF additive.
I personally, just follow Subaru's service manual. Plus the fluid change on this car is so easy. It would be a judgement call for your own car.
Just perform a fluid change not a fluid flush
That filter is now $48.99 on Amazon.
I changed my own oil never seen a transmission filter on my ‘03 forester X
Manual Transmission?
@@garageworker do manuals have transmission fluid? I was just at Walmart with my manual and they told me they wouldn't give me an oil change because I have a catastrophic oil and transmission leak. I'm pretty sure they're just not wanting a lawsuit or something, but I explained to them it's actually in the head gasket and that oil leak was from when I was adding it and the wind was blowing hard. They still refused. I don't remember ever hearing about transmission fluid in my manual though....
@@freebird889 You do not have ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid), but a Manual Trans absolutely DOES contain lubricant, it’s called “Gear Oil”, and it’s more like a thick motor oil. Most are 75w90 type oil, but I recommend you check your service manual or search online for the specific fluid for your car. Most manual transmissions will have 2 plugs, a top “Fill” plug and a lower “Drain” plug. Usually you drain it all out, and with the car sitting level, you have to pump the fluid into the fill hole (on the side of the trans) just until it starts to pour back out of the hole, thereby indicating it is full. Re-install the fill plug and torque to spec. Super easy to do, just make sure you have a hand pump ($20 at most auto stores) or you’re gonna have a rough time trying to get the fluid in. 👍🏻
What do you do with fluid?
My local town has a oil drop off spot, they recycle it.
Manual says it takes 9 quarts ?? You've put in 4 ?
Ya don’t put 9 in I did cuz that’s what I said and it was coming out the dip stick
The pan holds around 4 quarts when you drain it. As you put fluid in keep checking that dip stick.
I have around 174k miles do I change mine to?
@@fidelrodriguez6941 I'm going to change mine and add some atf modifier stuff just in case for the clutch pack.
Are you in a shop?
No, just my driveway.
They need to have a shop with bay to change fluids. You could rent the bay.
It would make things easier having a lift.
I would t trust a filter from Amazon, I once got a counterfeit timing belt tensioner pulley that almost ended in disaster… Subaru rates the tranny filter for life, no need to replace.
I would certainly check out where you are ordering from these days. You are right lots of counterfeit parts out there these days.
That is not an ATF filter?
It's the only one I've seen that looks like that. The bottom of the filter even says "ATF Filter". I've heard many stories of lube technicians draining the transmission fluid instead of the motor oil because they look so much alike.
😕 So um….it’s actually kinda compromised by changing fluid. You take away the material from the wearing of the bands. It’s harml😢 moving around and actually makes it work longer because it can hook up longer. It’s not terrible but it’s not great either. I only change my fluid if it gets water incursion or starts smelling burnt. I have 297k plus miles on my 05 Forester. More immediately necessary and vital to change is the rubber portion of the transmission cooler lines!! 😅 I had one ruptured and I could very likely wrecked my transmission because it happened but thankfully I was actually at Walmart when it happened and I had everything necessary to fix it before I went anywhere but if I was on the road I very well could have locked up my transmission.😔
I had to add a gallon and I stopped immediately when it burst! ❤️🖖🏼🇺🇸✌🏼
I've heard that, but I always thought it applied to neglected transmissions. Like if it hasn't been changed in 200K, don't start now. I just follow the service manuals routine maintenance list and do what Subaru says to.
I do not have a lift like yours.
I just used a jack I got from Harbor Freight. They sell some nice ones.
20$ on Amazon 1year later 40$ ..
ama-fucking-zon wants 43 bucks for the filter now, show elsewhere.
I am at 202k
Mine made it to 300K miles, it developed a mis-fire I couldn't figure out.
@@garageworkerwas it that the trans oil was dirty?