[gsmarquis]

Wow! Thanks for all that information. I plan on purchasing Subaru OEM fluid. I can not find the Idemitsu CVT SB fluid anywhere. I have never used an Amsoil product. If my CVT failed for any reason, I assume they would tell me its not the recommended fluid. I have found 6, 8 and 12 qt packs of it.

 

[gsmarquis]

I do mine every 30k to keep a fresh concentration of fluid in there. Normal scan tool should be able to read the TCM via the OBD/CAN port. Scan tool really isn't needed for a fluid change though. If I recall correctly, you'll need to have the car idling in Park when checking the fluid level to ensure its full. I can get you the service procedure if you'd like.

That would be great. I plan on attacking this in a week or so. I thought the 110F was required for the correct level.

 

[gsmarquis]

So I should get 5 qts of CVT-II and a hand pump. Does the trans oil temp PID a ODB2 function? Like a normal scan tool can read it?

 

[gsmarquis]

Is this stuff really $18 qt? Seems that some dealers dont want to sell it to you.

 

[gsmarquis]

I have a 19 sport. I have been toying the idea of 50k mile cvt fluid changes. I would be scared to have the CVT fluid not Subaru. The CVT is like 5k bucks right?