Transmission (CVT) Fluid Change?

2016 SUBARU FORESTER
205,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUSTINDAD
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I need guidance on replacing transmission (CVT) fluid after accidentally pumping differential fluid into the transmission. The car has not been started since this occurred, so no damage has occurred.
Jul 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Oopps, yep it happens, remove the drain plugs to empty the transmission case. Here is the location of the drain and fill plug, also I would use Subaru CVT Fluid Lineartronic High Torque CVT fluid as well. You might want to remove the pan to make sure you get all of the fluid out. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Jul 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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