I have an 08 Forester with auto trans w/ external filter (spin on)..
coming up on 50K and I'd like to change out the trans and diff fluids .. searched the forums here (and elsewhere) and get some conflicting info ..
I've read that the 08 doesn't have the spin on filter, but mine does. Pretty sure I have the 4EAT, how can I be sure?
upon checking the levels with the dipsticks it seems that both the front diff and the trans have gear oil in them (going by smell and color) ..
what are the recommended fluids for the trans, front and read diffs ?
I've read that the trans filter doesn't need changing, but I'd like to anyway .. what if any, are the issues and should I not bother?
I've also read that you can't fully change the trans fluid but need to do a 'dilution' with new fluid 3x to 'do the best you can', seems silly (and I thought subaru prided themselves on 'good' engineering?)
where is the fuel filter? I got a in line can type (Beck and Arnley 043-0979 ) from the parts store, but have read that they are in the tank on the newer Subys.
any other hints/tips/pointers appreciated ..
TIA
coming up on 50K and I'd like to change out the trans and diff fluids .. searched the forums here (and elsewhere) and get some conflicting info ..
I've read that the 08 doesn't have the spin on filter, but mine does. Pretty sure I have the 4EAT, how can I be sure?
upon checking the levels with the dipsticks it seems that both the front diff and the trans have gear oil in them (going by smell and color) ..
what are the recommended fluids for the trans, front and read diffs ?
I've read that the trans filter doesn't need changing, but I'd like to anyway .. what if any, are the issues and should I not bother?
I've also read that you can't fully change the trans fluid but need to do a 'dilution' with new fluid 3x to 'do the best you can', seems silly (and I thought subaru prided themselves on 'good' engineering?)
where is the fuel filter? I got a in line can type (Beck and Arnley 043-0979 ) from the parts store, but have read that they are in the tank on the newer Subys.
any other hints/tips/pointers appreciated ..
TIA