Fluid - CVT: Service and Repair

Transmission

Transmission fluid should be changed at 30 month or 30,000 mile intervals.
1. Remove transmission oil pan drain plug, and allow the fluid to drain.
2. Install drain plug with gasket, and torque to 18 ft. lbs.
3. Add approximately 2 quarts of Subaru ECVT, or Dexron II automatic transmission fluid through transmission dipstick filler tube.
4. Check transmission fluid level as described previously.

Differential

Differential gear oil should be changed at intervals of 30 months or 30,000 miles.
1. Remove differential drain plug, and allow gear oil to drain.
2. Install differential drain plug with gasket, and torque to 22-28 ft. lbs.
3. Remove differential filler plug and add approximately 1.6 pts. of SAE 8OW, 85W, or 90 gear oil to differential. Fluid level should be no less than .20 inch below filler plug hole.
4. Reinstall filler plug with gasket, and torque to 22-28 ft. lbs.