High Torque CVT fluid

[Robsyuk]

I want to get the fluid in my cvt replaced now that I'm at 90,000k and found that I can't source Genuine Subaru High torque fluid unless I get a huge barrel.
Part number: K0421Y0700.

A quick Google shows @opieoils stock Petronas CVT which claims to be better than the oem and even shows the correct cvt code & fluid part number.

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I've used Opie Oils for a lot of my Subaru fluids so trust the products they stock.

Anyone else used it?

 

[Robsyuk]

Subaru Japan say to replace the cvt fluid every 40,000km.

 

[robo498]

Subaru Japan say to replace the cvt fluid every 40,000km.

Funny subaru Australia says "lifetime fluid" no need to change it

 

[jarocki]

See attached the maintenance schedule. It only notes the 45km interval change under "severe driving conditions" these are also noted. Outside of this it's just an inspection not a change.

 

[Robsyuk]

See attached the maintenance schedule. It only notes the 45km interval change under "severe driving conditions" these are also noted. Outside of this it's just an inspection not a change.

Could you upload the maintenance settings page please.

It shows how to set oil change reminders on the heads up display

 

[jarocki]

Here you go.

 

[Robsyuk]

I've opted for this cvt fluid. After a lot of research, I like the claim from this manufacture that it supersedes manufactures specifications.
The plan is to drain, fill, drive, drain and fill again.

 

[David1972]

Can you post the link to the product please Rob? Cheers mate

 

[Robsyuk]

Can you post the link to the product please Rob? Cheers mate

While writting the post my phone died, I wasn't able to upload the photo. I have now. - google will show many options, I used opie oils

 

[Catalpa]

Hi Rob,

I am planning to change mine soon. Just doing some research and saw your threads.

May I ask do you have any issue with the Petronas CVT fluid? I found the Viscosity @40°C is around 30% thinner than Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid.

But it is quite difficult to source the genuine one here...so I am comparing the Petronas Tutela CVTF and Motul Multi CVTF.

May I also ask how many did you get in total for draining & refill the fluid twice?

Much appreciate.

 

[Robsyuk]

Hi Rob,

I am planning to change mine soon. Just doing some research and saw your threads.

May I ask do you have any issue with the Petronas CVT fluid? I found the Viscosity @40°C is around 30% thinner than Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid.

But it is quite difficult to source the genuine one here...so I am comparing the Petronas Tutela CVTF and Motul Multi CVTF.

May I also ask how many did you get in total for draining & refill the fluid twice?

Much appreciate.

Hi ya,
Petronas claim that theirs is superior over oem, that's why I chose it. And I wasn't prepared to buy a 25gallon drum to waste most of it.

I'm not sure if you've seen my build thread, but I didn't drain and fill twice as planned.
I drained and then refilled. It was so messy that I ended up using around 9 litres of the 11 I ordered.
The fluid that came out was fairly clean, and the sump had some newer bolts, so I guess it had been done by the previous owner.

It slides into D so easy now.

Annoyingly my cvt oil pump is leaking, so when I get that resealed I will do another drain and fill.

 

[Catalpa]

Hi Rob,

Thank you for your quick reply.

Just checked out your build thread. It was superb and really helpful. I am thinking to do it myself but not sure I could handle it or not....

Thank you so much again. I will keep following your thread