Good aftermarket brand for 2018 Subaru XV Lineartronic CVT Fluid

[ChrisDan]

I plan to do just that pag makauwi na ng Baguio. [emoji106]

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[Walter]

Thank you, Sir. By the way, my odo is still at 30k, but the previous owner already had it serviced until the 50k pms. CVTF was not replaced at the 40k pms. Is it too early for me to have the CVTF replaced? Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

Previous owner hoodwinked you as s/he knows it will cost close to 40T to have CVT serviced at dealer ...

[travajante]

By the way, is there any disadvantage if I have the CVTF changed in full versus just the drain and refill, apart from the higher cost?

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Aim & key here are to extract the most of the old fluid out & get the correct amount of new in. Note that volume or level check must be done at factory-recommended fluid temperature range(varies w/ make & model).
What bothers the OCD in me w/ 'dialysis' equipments is the high likelihood of having some other type of fluid mixing w/ your new CVTF. This I won't do unless I'm sure the equipment is totally clean. CVTF & ATF SHOULD NOT MIX.
You can drain/fill multiple times w/ some driving in between. This method dilutes the old fluid w/ new. The more times the better.
The cooler/heat exchange line method, as done in the video, would be more ideal. More old out & new in w/ lesser contamination/dilution. To add, I'd probably drop the pan & change the filter/strainer every 2nd or 3rd fluid change intervals...for units applicable. Some trannies are sealed type.
Subaru CVT Transmission Fluid Change & Flush Procedure | 2015 Forester Replacement-Fill-Level Check - YouTube
Tedious, yes...but peace of mind of having something done right is priceless.[emoji4]

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[Wh1stl3r]

i'd only do the tranny fluid flush if I was sure the previous owner did regular fluid changes religiously. If in doubt I'd do a drain and fill with the pan dropped just to see how the fluid looks. If it's clean and not much dirt in the pan I'd do the flush next time. The passages in the valve body of these things are so tiny that flushing super old fluid which may have solidified particles in it might result in a blockage.

[travajante]

i'd only do the tranny fluid flush if I was sure the previous owner did regular fluid changes religiously. If in doubt I'd do a drain and fill with the pan dropped just to see how the fluid looks. If it's clean and not much dirt in the pan I'd do the flush next time. The passages in the valve body of these things are so tiny that flushing super old fluid which may have solidified particles in it might result in a blockage.

CVTs are best enjoyed new. If planned for longterm keeping, care & regular flushes are needed more than traditional ATs....If not, wish the next owner luck.[emoji849] When(not IF) CVT troubles pop, chances are high for tranny replacement.

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[Wh1stl3r]

CVTs are best enjoyed new. If planned for longterm keeping, care & regular flushes are needed more than traditional ATs....If not, wish the next owner luck.[emoji849] When(not IF) CVT troubles pop, chances are high for tranny replacement.

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Hope you get to like the advent of electrics then bro. Not much maintenance or parts that may break with those. But then there's the issue of battery degradation...

[travajante]

Hope you get to like the advent of electrics then bro. Not much maintenance or parts that may break with those. But then there's the issue of battery degradation...

Electrics are an easier proposition than the current messy platforms of complex modern electronics running, nannying & choking the ancient combustion engine. Efficiency at the expense of reliability. Then you have regulations dictating to clean the fossil fuels we burn? Hybrids, CVTs, DPFs....Messy, messy, messy.[emoji13]



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[babkalakal]

Electrics are an easier proposition than the current messy platforms of complex modern electronics running, nannying & choking the ancient combustion engine. Efficiency at the expense of reliability. Then you have regulations dictating to clean the fossil fuels we burn? Hybrids, CVTs, DPFs....Messy, messy, messy.[emoji13]



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reminds me for my disdain of electronic oil dipstick hehe.

[travajante]

reminds me for my disdain of electronic oil dipstick hehe.

Haha...manufacturers might as well make the engine bay inaccessible to owners.[emoji13]

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