Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 249 2009 forester models nationwide. Once i got home, i realized they gave me regular subaru transmission fluid. One is for engine oil, one is for differential fluid, and another is for the transmission. Im guessing i have to go to my subaru dealer and purchase the subaru. How you fill up the subaru forester automatic transmission with fluid.
This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2009 subaru forester. Subaru 75w90 high performance geartransmission fluid1 quart. Research the 2012 subaru forester at and find specs, pricing, mpg, safety. The dealership parrots this tune and is not in favor of changing the transmission 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. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. And although a manual transmission is offered, the automatic is the only.
Checking your subaru fluid levels in 1 minute may save you hours of headaches. View and download subaru 2009 forester own ers manual online. My 10 forester is over 30k miles and i want to do a drainfill of transmission fluid. Now i was told that since i have a manual transmission i do not need to worry about flushing the transmission. Available in japan from 1997, the forester shares its platform with the impreza.
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. 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. Check your subaru fluid levels in 60 seconds center subaru. Carid is wellknown for the quality parts and accessories all over the world. Royal purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale on. Forester transmission fluid change maintenancerepairs. I later found out there is a fill plug above the drain plug. Transmission fluid level check subaru forester 200920. Parts like automatic transmission case are shipped directly from authorized subaru dealers and backed by the. I need to top off my 2009 subaru impreza transmission oil. How you fill up the subaru forester automatic fixya. Drive several miles to raise the temperature of your cars transmission fluid up to.
Use oem 2009 subaru forester manual transmission replacement parts and silence any uncertainty about performance and reliability. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your forester and how to check the transmission fluid. 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. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts.
What type of transmission fluid for subaru forester. Read the owners manual and it turned out i was checking the transmission fluid levels incorrectly. Select your vehicle to see all available resources for your vehicle, such as howto and instructional videos, owners manuals, instructional pdfs and faqs. If you need to change the transmission fluid in your 2009 subaru forester, be our guest. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of subaru forester based on all problems reported for the forester. I accidentally drained the transmission fluid instead of the oil. Use your owners manual as a guide for more details and to locate specific. Search used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale nationwide. In areas where water freezes in winter, use subaru windshield washer fluid. Purple synchromax synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Manual has all the information necessary to keep your subaru in excellent. Subaru forester owners have reported 9 problems related to transmission failure under the power train category. Subaru forester recommended fluids bob is the oil guy.
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. The illustrated vehicle is one of the forester series. Never use different brands together it states to use gl5 75w 90w. Here is what amsoil recommends for your forester and this is what i would use.
A manual gearbox in a subaru contains meshed gears transferring power. The manual transmission is a fivespeed, and a fourspeed automatic with a sequentialshift mode is optional. Search over 43,200 listings to find the best local deals. Used 2009 subaru forester for sale with photos cargurus. There are 3 plugs in the undercarriage of your forester. 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. Brz, exiga, forester, impreza, liberty, outback, svx, tribeca, wrx, wrx sti, xv. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Manual front diff and transmission are same fill point 3. If the transmission fluid level on your forester is low, you need to add fluid. At 30,000 miles, coolant and brake fluid begin to lose their effectiveness and should.
Subaru forester transmission problems it still runs. Shop 2009 subaru forester vehicles for sale at cars. The newer models have not had recalls for this same transmission problem, but subaru owners have complained about some other transmission. This comprehensive manual offers important, detailed, vehiclespecific information regarding the operation and maintenance of your 2010 subaru forester. I cant find where to check the transmission oil on my 99 subaru outback 2. It has been awarded motor trends 2009 and 2014 suv of the year and the. 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 wanted to change the transmission fluid at home but couldnt find the recommended fluid type listed in the manual. If you want a v6 engine, room for seven or rearseat entertainment, the 2009 subaru forester may not be for you. There is an interesting thread going on forester forum. I am having the same exact problem with my 2003 manual transmission subaru forester 2.
The worst complaints are gear box damaged, power train. Subaru forester manuals 2010 forester owners manual. The 60,000mile service should again involve an oil and oil filter change, a change of transmission fluid non cvt. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Subaru forester automatic transmission fluid advance. Manual transmission vehicles the key can be turned from acc to lock only when the key is pushed in while turning it. Subaru offers owners the chance to lock down the costs of vehicle servicing. The 5eat was used on some legacy, outback, tribeca and forester sports models starting around 2005. Recommended oil for transmissions of subaru forester. Well i was misinformed in filling the tranny from the top where the dip stick is, because it quickly filled up.
What kind of automatic transmission fluid atf should i. Topping up transmission fluid, few questions subaru. Synthetic multivehicle automatic transmission fluid is a good choice. Subaru forester manual transmission fluid change cost. Last time i was at the dealer i asked for 4 quarts of fluid. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2009 subaru forester xt limited 2. Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. So, i bought auto tranny fluid from the subaru shop. I went back, and they verified in the computer and with the mechanic. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. I read the manual and it states under the recommend grade and viscosity each oil manufacturer has its own base oils and additives. This means that owners even with brand new subarus, should regularly check. It costs a bit less than the signature series atf idemitsu hp atf is similar to the original equipment subaru. Subaru forester viscous coupling coupler manual transmission.
Used subaru forester with manual transmission for sale. The subaru parts online retailer network offers authentic 2009 subaru forester parts perfectly compatible with your subaru. Only parts from the subaru parts online retailer network come fully backed by subaru. Subaru forester transmission fluids, oils, additives. The subaru forester is a compact crossover suv sport utility vehicle thats been manufactured since 1997 by subaru. Fixing problems in your vehicle is a doitapproach with the auto repair manuals as they contain comprehensive instructions and procedures. The engine in your 2009 subaru forester should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.
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