Clearly we know what is going on here why you’re not getting any of these jobs at Subaru dealerships. You’re more than qualified and could wrench circles around many of the techs already there in my opinion. The issue is they do not want to take chances with a KZread content creator with almost 40,000 subscribers revealing to the world their dirty secrets and shortcuts. Remember the “master tech“ with the ratchet strap pulling the dashboard on a airbag recall? And that was seen by you during a quick walk-through in the shop. Imagine if you were there for one full day? Our heads would spin if we find out how they “save time” on jobs. They are very aware of this. They’re not fooling around with the chance of that stuff ending up on the Internet. That’s whySubaru won’t touch you if they know about your KZread channel. This being said, they are missing out on a great tech especially in a time where they need qualified technicians. I actually can kind of see why they would get cold feet on the idea of hiring you. Their loss.

@churchofseabass9227

Жыл бұрын

271,000 now =)

I have a 2011 but I have taken care of it and it has 230000 as of today. I’ve done two timing belts, all plugs twice, serpentine a few times and still going strong

@cpmethod2

3 жыл бұрын

2.5i with cvt? Nice.

I for one appreciate the tool videos! Keep them coming. I needed a set of 1/4" deep chrome and bought the ICONs. I just don't see spending much more for 1/4" stuff.

I wish I had a guy like you to fix my family's Subarus! We've had 5 subarus in maybe 20 years

First of I really enjoy the tool reviews very helpful! Secondly if the Subaru dealer doesn’t call you back it’s there loss!!

What a money pit! So happy my '10 Legacy is a manual Canadian version.

The dealer didn't want you because your over qualified for the position and knows you would spill there dirty little secrets. Many techs are yes men in dealerships anyways. He probably saw you as a threat to his own job. Don't worry that means your far more qualified than they are! LOL!!!

@flat4forlife588

4 жыл бұрын

100% spot on, managers in general are threatened by people under the that are skilled and intelligent.

May I ask a question, my car in incline road accelerates very slowly but when it speeds up there is no problem with acceleration. It can be based on torque converter.

I've been having a unique problem for a while now with my 98 Forester. When the transmission is in Drive and engine is under load during accelerating and everything is up to temperature, I hear a whine that increases pitch with engine speed, sounds almost like power steering whine. The ATF is slightly overfull and air bubbles present on the dipstick. I'm wondering if the noise I'm hearing is air in the trans pump or maybe torque converter? I know overfilled will create air bubbles, but also wondering if the trans harness oring being leaking may be allowing air in as well? Sounds like I'll need to do a pan drop and new fluids with new seals is a minimum. Have you ever heard of or experienced anything like this?

Mr.Subaru hats off to you. I'm researching Subaru's Lineartronic CVTs for a few reasons... 1) because I've owned/driven/repaired/loved five Subarus in the past 20 years, and 2) because I'm thinking of buying an Ascent (TR690). I'm frugal with my money and I'm scared. But I've learned a lot on the Subaru CVT & TR580 from your video (thank you). One big thing I've learned from you (and reading your comments) is that the Subaru Lineartronic CVT is NOT a Jatco and is NOT an Aisin -- that knowledge is very important to me. You said the Lineartronic is 100% in-house Subaru engineered and built. Is that true? If true, that knowledge is more important to me than anything I've learned elsewhere, and I've a lot of time searching the web trying to find the answer. Then I visited your KZread channel. THANK YOU. Transparency is awesome. Subaru should try it more, they'd sell more cars. Cheers.

i had the exact same humming noise, went to subaru dealer and they told me the front differential is bad, did not listen to them and just changed the 2 front wheel bearing hub and the humming went away

I got the same tunnel noise figured it was the center driveshaft bearing, but it ended up being the right rear wheel bearing. Sounds great again after the replacement. 2014 Forester Auto 2.5.

@kartboarder22g17

4 жыл бұрын

@alelx jines How much did you pay, I guess I hear these bearing go out especially the rear ones. Mine went out about 47k, 6 years of service. I guess if that is my only problem on the car ever 45k I'm fine with it. I'm certified still so bearing replacement was free, just I feel it could easily be the case for this video. Also I could actually feel it in my feet as it got worse and worse the hum....

@TsunauticusIV

3 жыл бұрын

Subaru and rear wheel bearings 😂 most places don’t use the proper procedures when replacing those bearings and they will fail again... usually in a shorter time than the factory lasted.

@kartboarder22g17

3 жыл бұрын

@@TsunauticusIV nice than it will be $100 deductible for me. Probably cheaper than the bearing by itself.

My 2013 dose the same thing and I couldn’t figure out why thanks a lot !!

Question 2001 outback impress trans. just stopped pulling switched off for about 3 mins. started pulling not slipping at all went maybe 100yards quit again done this 8 or 9 times before completely quitting any suggestions any one I need some help

My 2010 2.5 Outback had the torque converter issue after the head gasket went. We also had the blower door issue. Sadly had to get rid of it but it left a bad taste. Looking at getting a Highlander instead.

Good video. I had mine replaced under the extended warranty along with the torque converter. Well I'm 500 miles over the extended warranty and Subaru of America only offered a 350$ parts and service certificate. It sucks cause they changed the valve body barely 12k miles ago. It seems these cvt transmissions are doomed even with replacement. Same code as before. P2763 and p2762. Any thoughts? Maybe the wiring harness? That was the only thing that hasn't been done according to the tsb.

Man people need to have a vehicle checked out before buying. I feel bad for them on one hand and smh on the other. Look forward to videos on this vehicle it will be a great car once maintenance and torque converter issues are addresed. My tool box is a melting pot of brands. Love my snap on tools but like you said sometimes it's not worth it if you don't use it day in day out

Continue to do the tools video and I personally would repair any bearing issues with the car before the transmission is removed for the torque converter replacement and if the transmission is noisy wouldn’t it be better to find a low millage used one for replacement ?

I’m having issues with the same thing on my outback do you think its worth paying 1300 ?????? Or are they ripping me off

I have been having a p2762 code. Tcc pressure control. Haven't seen it covered in your videos. Any idea what that is? Solenoid in Valve body?

I've had pretty good luck with stuff from harbor freight- can't beat the prices

Service manager was threatened by your intelligence

Hey Mr Subaru. I got a weird problem on my MY2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5 CVT. 25k miles on it. When I drive in the city, then come to a stop (CVT is on D-mode). Then I stop the car completely, when I'm on D there are terrible shakes in the cabine, the whole car shakes, it really rattles badly, when I shift to N or P - it looks like it goes away and car works much more smooth. What this can be? Did You ever spotted such issue? I cannot return the car to dealership because Subaru EU is not threating failrly cars brought to EU from USA.

My 2014 Forester CVT’s RPMS occasionally bog down when I come to a stop. Feels like it want to turn off but it doesn’t. Happens mostly during cold weather. Could it be the torque converter?

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

I'd look at cleaning the throttle body first.

I have a 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i auto with CVT. It has around 85,000 miles. I believe I have a wheel bearing going out but have done tests and can’t pinpoint based on normal checks. Sounds like rear. The question I have is mine bogs down when taking off from a stop. Doesn’t die but shudders especially on hills sometimes. Could that be a torque converter issue. I also saw where Subaru put out a bulletin extending the warranty to 10 year/100000 miles on this issue. I haven’t had mine die upon stopping.

@MrGreg.

4 жыл бұрын

Mine was doing this (2010 legacy 2.5i with cvt). I replaced the maf sensor and it works fine now.

Hello Mr Subaru. Great video. I’m thinking of buying an Outback 3.0R. First of all, what do you think of these vehicles? Any common problems? How long can they last? Secondly, I’m looking at this one in particular, which is a 2009, with 130k miles. In really good shape. It starts up fine but runs rough afterwards, and apparently it needs a new ECU. What do you think of that? I’m selling my 2001 Outback H6 due to here in Canada, lots of harsh weather and it’s just really rusty underneath and in need of too many repairs. But I did get 175k miles.

@caraficionado4724

10 ай бұрын

@@stevewhittle1753 thanks for you uneducated, ridiculous comment.

There was an issue with this transmission and something do with the torque converter filter or something to do with the T690 doesn't have a filter and the T580 does. So to the point if the torque converter goes out like this you basically screw the rest of your tranny up. My suggestion is if this happens get it swapped asap as if you don't I would think over extended time your gonna keep pushing chunks through your tranny. Again though can't blame the CVT for this as it is a torque converter issue.....

is the TR580 more reliable?

@MrSubaru1387 how do you check and see if the torque converter or valve body in the transmission is bad its on a 2010 subaru legacy 2.5i every transmission shop is telling us its the valve body not the torque converter the car stalls when you come to a complete stop or sometimes just a regular stop

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

That's a TCC issue. Next time you go to stop, put the transmission in neutral before braking. See if it still stalls. If it doesn't, it's the TC. If the valve body was bad, you'd have codes for solenoids.

@jaymooreiv8769

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 and it only does it when it cold outside it won't do it when its hot outside

What is a shudder sound that only last a few seconds, like driving over the rumble strips on the road, at the 38-40 mph 2000 rpms on a Subaru Forester 20112. It is not a CVT transmission? Can. You help me locate what is going on?

i have a 2008 outback with the 4speed automatic transmission, i suspect i might need to replace a solenoid or two on the valve body but im still waiting for diagnosis tool to arrive and get some codes.. what im wondering is ? would it be the TR580 or TR690 valve body for my model ?

@MrSubaru1387

3 жыл бұрын

You have a 4EAT. The TR690 and TR580 are CVTs. You have a 4 speed conventional automatic.

@monogramadikt5971

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 im assuming it is ? im having trouble trying to locate precise information yeah, i was thinking possibly the year of the make would be enough to go by ? what would be the best way to find the information im looking for ? the model number is BP9FKSL and the engine number is D615583 if that helps ? i have tried entering vin number on some of the american based subaru parts suppliers with no luck , i assume its because i an in australia that its not giving up any info on my car ?

Mr subaru i have a question. I have a 2012 Subaru Legacy and my tire pressure sensor is on. My tires were just replaced and are regularly checked and hold the right amount of air and do not leak. The light does not turn off any suggestions?

@MrSubaru1387

3 жыл бұрын

Bad TPMS sensor. Most likely.

What the issue fixed?

Great hope the 5EAT doesn’t have this issue!

Our 2014 Outback has stalled on us a few times after coming to a stop. The engine doesn't completely shut off, but does not rev when depressing the accelerator until a few seconds later - pretty scary. I've read that Subaru has extended the warranty on the CVT transmissions to 100k miles. Does the extended warranty also cover the torque converter? Also, does the extended warranty cover the second owner, or just the original owner? We purchase it pre-owned with 50k miles on it from a VW dealership.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Yes and yes.

@euro9115

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 - Cool. Thanks for the prompt response!

My 2012 legacy has been doing this for years but only randomly at hard quick stops or on inclines. What do I do? It’s 190k miles. How much would it cost to fix the TC? Is it worth it to do? Should I not drive on it?

@MrSubaru1387

2 жыл бұрын

TC is about $800 from Subaru. About $200 in CVTF. Plus the labor. Up to you if it's worth investing the money into.

Hi Mr Subaru. My 2010 Legacy 2.0L experiencing engine shuddering on idle, and stalling when comes to a hard braking stops. All these happens only when the engine is cold. After driving couple of minutes or engine probably fully warm the issues goes away always. Can that be other issues (EGR) other than TC?

@MLOO123

Жыл бұрын

@cher6461 recently I have repaired my CVT transmission due to some problems, and as well repaired the torque converter at the same time, and the issue has not totally gone away, but less frequent now.

How much would this cost to fix?

Just bought a 2010 legacy cvt. Stalling when braking to a stop. I’ve got 89k. Should be under warranty with the extension 100k 10yr?

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

It should be covered. See a dealership and/or call Subaru of America's customer service line.

I like your videos, I also own a Subaru, but sometimes i think you should go straight to the point. Anyways, thank you for your interesting youtube videos.

Same problem, same car. I bought it in mid-2018, brought it in to Subaru in November, and they said I couldn't claim the Enhanced Warranty because they sent the previous owner the letter in late 2017.

Sound like the lady who bought this 2010 outback got a bit of a beater. Aside from all the cvt and gaskets and CV boot and timing and spark plugs, she may also need some new shocks or struts too. Doesn't sound good on those big bumps you hit. Good luck Mrsubaru

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she bought a doosie for sure.

Nice vid dude, I really like your stuff. A lot of useful information for DIYers out there. Quick unrelated question for you: At what point is it worth changing the transmission / rear diff fluid in a manual impreza? Manufacturer says 100 000 kms or 5 years. Mine has 58000kms and is 6 years old, but I feel like age should not be a factor... Can age alone cause the fluid to go bad? Or is actual mileage the important thing? Cheers from Canada!

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Always was told and saw the intervals of 30k miles.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

@@truthistreason9708 your guess is as good as mine. Subaru says no. I've seen plenty fail after replacement was done and seen them fail without replacing fluid.

@UnboundedMedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks!

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

@@truthistreason9708 correct. 190k+ miles on it as it left the factory.

@grumpy1311

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and knowledge shared! just did a partial trans fluid change on wife's 2010 Forester with 150k... wish us luck, it seems like whistling past the graveyard, hope we didn't fix something that wasn't broken 🤷‍♂️

I keep having my “AT OIL TEMP” flash when I turn the car on and drive. No issues at all with driving only the flashing “AT OIL TEMP” it recently had the “Torque Converter” changed and a new sensor (sensor replaced because codes came up as bad sensor) any ideas on what it can be anyone please? Dealership is looking into it but they keep getting a bad sensor code when scanning the car.... 2012 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium thanks

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

The AT temp light can flash if the CVT learning process is not completed. Can flash for CVT fault codes. It has more meaning that just the fluid is low or too hot.

@cryptoisaac

4 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 Thank you so much for responding so quick I’ve been loosing sleep over this haha I get the car back Monday. If they can’t figure it out I’ll take a look myself. Thank you again for the info 👍🏽🙏🏽

@cryptoisaac

4 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 Finally fixed! Low Transmission fluid and computer needed to be rest. Thank you again man would have not figured this out if i haven’t found your channel 🙏🏽

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it figured out. Must have a small leak somewhere for it to be low.

Bought a used legacy 2.5i premium and it shudders when braking fast at a stop light. Doesn't completely die but rpm drops really low and then recovers quickly. Is this a torque converter? No CEL codes.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

It's possible. Next time you're coming to a stop, pop it into neutral and see if it still shudders like when in drive.

@lawdkj

4 жыл бұрын

Mine also, and, RPM drops very low when shifting to P>R>N>D or R>N>D or vice versa.

@lawdkj

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 "Shudder": Does that mean a RPM drop to near stall and then a quick return to ideal RPM?

@MrGreg.

Жыл бұрын

@cher it was a torque converter.

My 2011 Outback started stalling a couple days ago but only at the first couple full stops. It would not happen for the rest of the 150+ miles drive each time. Both times car was warm but trans prob wasnt yet. Bought the car from my parents at 125k miles and it always felt like it didn’t really enjoy the city stop and go very much. Felt a little bouncy or fighting itself from stopping at times. Figured maybe it was just the way the CVT was supposed to be. When i first got the car i brought in to dealership do a trans oil change but they advised against it. Now 141k miles with a possibly faulty torque converter I’d have to change much of the fluid anyways if i were to change the torque converter, Possibly doing harm to the trans? Ive had luck with an 08 Legacy Subaru trans shifting weird or holding gears just a little longer than normal fixing it with just a trans service. Ok my question finally. Do you think a “simple” trans service could fix the issue? I think u mentioned in the TR690, faulty bushing ports doesn’t allow the fluid to bleed and take off pressure from the clutch plate to disengage it from the “flywheel”. My local dealership is charging $825 for labor and $1050 for the torque converter and fluids. Do i have them just change the old fluid that might be sludging when cold? Or go and change out the torque converter? I found the torque converter around 550$ online and at another dealership. Idk how much fluid is.

@aqilhirji

Жыл бұрын

Hey Matt - having pretty much the exact same issue. What did you do?

@HeimataSq

Жыл бұрын

@@aqilhirji i decided to just live with it. When i feel it’s going to stall I’ll just push the shifter into neutral. Then back into gear when ready to move. I didn’t want to take the chance on changing Torque converter and trans oil just to have the transmission take a 💩 because of it. Car is worth fixing if it was going to be just that as a fix. But that plus a new trans… idk. ESP if i put a new torque converter and trans oil then trans goes then I’ll have to get all replaced again.

@HeimataSq

Жыл бұрын

@@aqilhirji my friend has been living with it In his Outback for years and he has about 220k miles. he’s been going like that prob 80k miles. So I’m going to wait till things get worse and then decide to replace car or repair it.

@aqilhirji

Жыл бұрын

@@HeimataSq Thanks for getting back to me on this! This is awesome, yeah the shop quoted me almost 3k and the car is so high mileage I'll probably just do the same. Thanks again, your response was really helpful!

@HeimataSq

Жыл бұрын

@@aqilhirji no problem yeah I’ve been driving it like that for prob more then 16k miles so far (~157k) and hasn’t gotten worse 🤞🏼. Only really happens in city driving when coming to a kind of quick stop. If u do decide to do it let me know how it turns out. Also if u need to get parts from Subaru go online, many dealerships sell the parts at wholesale prices and usually ull be able to get ur dealerships to match those prices easily. Huge savings. I do this for any OEM part when worth doing it. Brought the price down $1k b4 i decided to just live with it.

I just got a letter saying that the warranty coverage on my electric park brake has been extended to 15 years/unlimited miles! 2014 Outback with CVT.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Yup. My brother received one on his 2011 Outback 2.5i as well.

@smv1013

4 жыл бұрын

Mee too but my 2012 legacy 2.5i stalls on me every morning at a stop or a red light and turns off only happens once say when car just gets ran for first time of day. 😖🥺

@pedlpower

4 жыл бұрын

@@smv1013 There was a transmission warranty extension for outback stalling when coming to a stop. You might want to give your dealer a call.

@HeimataSq

2 жыл бұрын

@@smv1013 my 2011 Outback just started doing this 2 days ago. 140k miles. Bought the car from my parents at 125k and brought it into our local Subaru dealership to change tran fluid but they did i couldn’t do it. Now I’m worried my torque converter is starting to malfunction. Only when coming to first stop when trans hasn’t warmed up but I’ve had car running for 10 mins or so What was ur issue?

@smv1013

2 жыл бұрын

@@HeimataSq at first I replaced battery and it fixed issue but then about 6 months later it finally took a crap as I was driving loud bang thought I ran something over cost me 1800 big ones then my headgasket fkf up 😢 another 1600 I have 140k right now

Is this the same transmission in the 2012 Impreza Hatchback?

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

No. The Impreza should have the TR580.

@shadowzedge5793

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you for that information. 😁

@kartboarder22g17

4 жыл бұрын

@@shadowzedge5793 Yea I have the 580 in my Forester.

Hi there, what's your other channel that you referred to?

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

I mentioned my second channel in the video?

@alexmessina7652

4 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 I think I said it was your personal channel???

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexmessina7652 oh, I was talking about Instagram, not KZread. Although I do have a second KZread channel too, At Home On The Farm.

lol they totally knew you were going to be the guy who gave actual solutions instead of suggesting the customer just replace every single sensor and hope for the best.

My Tourque Converter went out on my 2011 Legacy 2.5i around 80,000 miles

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully Subaru took care of it for you.

@BigMike10960

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 since i had recently purchased it from a dealer. They replaced it free of charge. The sad part was when I hit a deer, and totaled it two years later.

Глохнет при торможении? Нужна замена или ремонт гидротрансформатора.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

На этих передачах, да.

@user-pi7pj1rj4q

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 there was a similar problem on my subaru outback 2.5 13MY. mileage of 100,000 km. repairs cost $ 500.

I mentioned on an earlier video that the CVT from JATCO was already having problems, you told me where did I hear of it? At the dealership I work with - now you are seeing them too. Don't worry, you will get more of these failures. Not as good at the four and five speed units from JATCO. Wish it was not true, but now you know I was not making this up. Under 100,000 miles as well.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

The CVT is NOT a JATCO unit. It is made in house by Subaru. Also, never said they were reliable or good transmissions.

@Buc_Stops_Here

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 You are right, my bad. I will dig up my response on an earlier page where you wrote me to tell me that the CVT was not having issues - I promise I did not make this up a few months ago.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

@@Buc_Stops_Here I promise I've never used reliable or good to describe a Subaru CVT. Lol

@Buc_Stops_Here

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 You are right, sorry. I mistook what you wrote earlier so we agree on that. My apologies.

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

@@Buc_Stops_Here it's all good.

Wow allot of codes for a car with not that many miles

Subaru 🔥

FREE TOOLS LOVE IT THANKS !

Sound like the Service Manager is a real P%1CK! I wouldn't work for them either .

sounds just like my nissan humming down the road

Seems to me the older Subaru’s were built from more robust materials

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely better built.

@rogermorits5415

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 sorry if this may be slightly off topic, does 2008 EZ30 have iron bores or they are aluminum ? and are the engine blocks 1 piece or 2 piece like EJ 25 ? thanks Happy Boxing

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogermorits5415 aluminum. Two piece engine block like the EJs.

@rogermorits5415

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 thank you

@engineer_alv

4 жыл бұрын

My parents used to have a 1986 Subaru GL wagon 5 spd. They bought it used in 96 and owned for 3 years. That wagon couldn't be killed, for real. I recall the next owner still driving the thing 10 years after buying it, as always all beat with the cargo area full of stuff and dirty as heck

Cvt replacement big bucks. I buy cheap tools snap on way too expensive icon does not interest me. I'm fine with harbor freights cheaper tools

Nice! That's $500 in labor right there.....

Best cvt in my humble opinion is toyota's

@jamesu

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Totally different design!

@smv1013

4 жыл бұрын

I thought all cvt transmission where made by the same Japanese company🧐

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

Nope.

TR690? Same ones in the WRX CVT? I'm fucked. 😂😂

That is just the engine's "auto start/stop" feature to save gas.

My theory back when I was a Subaru tech to justify spending on snap on tools. You have to spend money to make money. Snap on used to have a saying of "there is a difference".

@MrSubaru1387

4 жыл бұрын

They still do. 👍🏻

Surprised they didn't offer you a job with the stipulation that you shut down your KZread channel. What would you have said? Now they have to hire some inexperienced tech with no Subaru experience, possibly right out of Lincoln Tech.