wtdash

^Linky no worky...but THIS SHOULD.

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2004 FXT

dict0910

hello! just a quick noob question guys.. i'm planning to change the fluid for my automatic transmission and was wanting to replace the filter as well.

question:

do i need to replace the gasket as well? the reason i asked because i cant find any gasket/seals on our local subaru dealership that's why i dont know if i can just drain the AT fluid -> remove the transmission pan -> replace the AT filter -> put the transmission back on -> top up the AT fluid.


these are the parts that i have now:

1 AT filter
4 liters AT fluid

hoping for you replies.

thank you guys!

lfdal

It's recommneded to replace the crush washer for the drain plug. Some people do, some people don't. I personally do replace it as its so cheap there's no reason not to.

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2014 FXt Touring Venetian Red Pearl

wtdash

Hi,


Got a pic of the '1 AT filter' you have?

The '98 shouldn't have a 'filter', unless you're referring to the 'screen' inside. In '99 they updated the trans w/an EXTERNAL spin-on filter, which is supposed to last the life of the car.

Also, in the owner's manual it'll tell you that the trans holds 10 US quarts. Your 4 qts will just be enough to replace what's in the pan.

I'd suggest reading up on here if you think you need to drop the pan...It's a pain and not necessary, IMHO.

I recommend just drain/refill/drive (shifting thru all gears) and repeat 3x. That'll get most of the old fluid out and you'll be good for another 30K miles.

TD

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2004 FXT

lfdal

When did they start using drain plugs?

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Larry D
2014 FXt Touring Venetian Red Pearl

ferret

As far as I remember, even the debut of the 4EAT in the US in the 1990 Legacy had a drain plug. I have never seen a 4EAT without one.

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wtdash

+1

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lfdal

Thanks ferret, appreciate it.

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2014 FXt Touring Venetian Red Pearl

Bricen18

I did mine the other day. Pretty simple, and I was amazed at how dark the fluid was. I just removed the drain plug and then reinstalled plug and refilled. Refilling was the longest part due to waiting for the funnel to drain. I will repeat this process a few times and then get a new filter from Subarupartsgirl !!!

dict0910

Thanks for the reply. I dont have the actual pic but here is the exact item that i have.

Part number: 38325AA032
Link: http://subarupartsforyou.com/cp_part...p?partid=10331

So the best way to do it is just drain the fluid, refill, drive then do it 3x.

That would be a lot easier than replacing the filter etc. etc.

I might just return the filter to the Subaru dealership and exchange it with 8 liters of AT fluid.

dict0910

Hi! Is this the washer for the drain plug? Do you have the part number for this one so i can order it to the Subaru dealership.

Thank you!

dict0910

any more advices guys? i'll be doing it tomorrow and hopefully i'll do it right.

thanks in advance!