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2005-2007 5EAT ATF Procedure

1) This document provides instructions for inspecting and replacing automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in a vehicle's automatic transmission. 2) To inspect the ATF level, the transmission temperature must be between 70-80°C, then check that the fluid is between the upper and lower level marks. 3) To replace the ATF, drain the old fluid, check its condition for signs of wear or contamination, refill with the specified or recommended fluid, and inspect for leaks.

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2005-2007 5EAT ATF Procedure

1) This document provides instructions for inspecting and replacing automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in a vehicle's automatic transmission. 2) To inspect the ATF level, the transmission temperature must be between 70-80°C, then check that the fluid is between the upper and lower level marks. 3) To replace the ATF, drain the old fluid, check its condition for signs of wear or contamination, refill with the specified or recommended fluid, and inspect for leaks.

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Automatic Transmission Fluid

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2. Automatic Transmission Flu- B: REPLACEMENT


id 1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
A: INSPECTION CAUTION:
NOTE: Directly after the vehicle has been running or
The level of ATF varies with fluid temperature. Pay the engine has been long idle running, the ATF
attention to the ATF temperature when checking is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
ATF level. 3) Check the condition of ATF.
1) Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance <Ref. to 5AT-28, CONDITION CHECK, Automatic
of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the en- Transmission Fluid.>
gine to raise ATF temperature to 70 to 80qC (158 to 4) Tighten the ATF drain plug.
176qF) on Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to 5AT(di- NOTE:
ag)-15, READ CURRENT DATA, OPERATION, Use a new gasket.
Subaru Select Monitor.>
2) Park the vehicle on a level surface. Tightening torque:
3) After selecting all positions (P, R, N, D), set the 20 N˜m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
select lever in “P” range. Measure the ATF level
(B)
with engine idling for one or two minutes. (A)

(A)
F

(B)
HOT
L

(C)
F

(B)
COLD

AT-03126
L

(C)
AT-00674 (A) Oil pan
(B) ATF drain plug
(A) ATF level gauge
(B) Upper level 5) Lower the vehicle.
(C) Lower level 6) Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
Specified fluid:
4) Make sure that the ATF level is between upper
SUBARU ATF (Part No. K0140Y0700)
and lower marks at HOT side.
5) If the ATF level is below the lower marks, add Recommended fluid:
recommended ATF until the fluid level is between IDEMITSU ATF HP
upper and lower marks. Castrol Transmax J
CAUTION: NOTE:
• Use care not to exceed the upper level. Using of recommended fluid is permitted only on
• When the transmission is cold, be careful not the area where the specified is not available.
to add ATF to the upper level on HOT side.
Capacity:
Overfilling of ATF may cause oil splashing.
Fill the same amount of ATF drained.
6) Raise the ATF temperature by driving a distance
of 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 miles). Otherwise, idle the en- Capacity when transmission is overhauled:
gine to raise ATF temperature to 70 to 80qC (158 to 9.6 — 10.0 2 (10.1 — 10.6 US qt, 8.4 — 8.8 Imp
176qF) on Subaru Select Monitor. <Ref. to 5AT(di- qt)
ag)-15, READ CURRENT DATA, OPERATION, 7) Check the level and leaks of ATF.
Subaru Select Monitor.> <Ref. to 5AT-27, INSPECTION, Automatic Trans-
7) Check the ATF for leaks. mission Fluid.>
Visually check for leaks in the transmission. If there
are leaks, replace the gasket, oil seals, plugs or
other parts.

5AT-27
Automatic Transmission Fluid
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

C: CONDITION CHECK
NOTE:
When replacing ATF, check the inside condition of transmission body by inspecting the drained ATF.
Fluid condition Trouble and possible cause Corrective action
Large amount of metallic pieces are Excessive wear of the internal of the trans- Replace ATF and check if AT operates
found. mission body correctly.
Replace ATF and check if AT or vehicle
Thick and varnish-form fluid. Burned clutch and etc.
for faulty.
Clouded fluid or bubbles are found in Replace ATF and check the water enter-
Water mixed in fluid
fluid. ing point.

5AT-28

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