LeftSide Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Accidentally (please don't ask lol) I wound up draining the CVT fluid. I pumped a lot of it back in but seem to be about a quart shy. I keep pumping but it keeps pouring out of the fill hole. What can I do to remedy this? The vehicle is on 4 jack stands and I did it warm after driving the car about 10 miles. Would cold help? I even tried different angles by using only 2 of the jack stands. Nothing seems to work so I can put all the fluid back. I did drive the vehicle and it is NOT throwing any codes, but I don't want to drive it too far like this. Thx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Cold would help, yes. The fluid contracts. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftSide Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks, I will give it a try. FYI, 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 with the plug in place, and protecting the xtra quart of course, you could hose the trans case down with water for a while - even setting-up a sprinkler for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith3267 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 There is a youtube video on this. Is your engine running when you fill? Oddly, the ATF has to be a specific temp when it is filled that is not the normal temp of the oil. Seems to be pretty tricky to get the right amount of oil in while the trans is still warming up, gotta be quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftSide Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Well I made sure to run the car before I did the change. Honestly though i wasn't quick about it. I thought just having it warm was enough. So I shouldn't bother doing it cold? I think I saw the vid you are referencing, but i only remember something about running it thru the gears is all. Can i try one of those large jacks and just keep the fill side up in the air to get that last quart in? Thx again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Was the car running and in park when you checked it/tried adding more? Because it needs to be idling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftSide Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Ah thx golucky. I didn't know that. The car was off so I will let it idle next time. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Depending on how the filler and check is set up. You might need the temperature between like 97-113 degrees F to have it be 100% accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 If he has the exact amount he drained and didn't lose a bunch in the process then he can just put it back when cold. He doesn't need to bother with the temp foolishness. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftSide Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 Thx all for all the info. Job done!! Just fyi, cold didn't work, but doing it while the car was idling did work. Thanks again. I'm sure i am short about half a quart with all the spillage but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golucky66 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 When he said cold he just meant filling the transmission at idle when you first start the car, so the fluid is still cold. Anytime transmission fluid is checked (or added on certain systems, like yours) the vehicle needs to be idling in park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec03 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) I'm sure i am short about half a quart with all the spillage With all of subaru's emphasis on the car being level and temp between 93-113 when adding fluid, I sure wouldn't run the car like that. It would probably be OK with the old 4EAT trans but not the cvt! Edited April 2, 2017 by mikec03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Right you fill them while running in park. But if what's in there is too hot it might not take it all. It isn't supposed to be quite up to operating temp. Around halfway. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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