Ontopic The new car-seching thread
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Yeah buy whatever fluid meets the subaru spec, valvoline or castrol or whatever's cheap at the auto parts store.
2012 Outback - CVT Transmission Fluid
Hello, I recently bought a 2012 Subaru Outback Premium with the 2.5i CVT. After going over all my fluids, I discovered that there was no way to check the transmission fluid. Upon looking it up in the book, it says that it does not need changing, or something along those lines. The car has 125k...
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That doesn't list a spec...2012 Outback - CVT Transmission Fluid
Hello, I recently bought a 2012 Subaru Outback Premium with the 2.5i CVT. After going over all my fluids, I discovered that there was no way to check the transmission fluid. Upon looking it up in the book, it says that it does not need changing, or something along those lines. The car has 125k...
fourth post: https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/2011-2-5i-cvt-and-differential-fluid-change.52020/
You're bad at internet lately old man
The fourth post in that thread saysfourth post: https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/2011-2-5i-cvt-and-differential-fluid-change.52020/
You're bad at internet lately old man
Now who is bad at the internet again?
Well in my case, the dude comes to my house, so I'd like to have the best, cost effective fluid ready for him.
You're just trying to avoid the markup that he would apply if he picked them (and consequently assuming the liability
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I'll just pick up 6 or so quarts of this stuff at Advance. Thanks!
I'm actually not. And when we were talking about replacing the valve body, he was gonna drive me to the dealer to pay for it. Be nicer robot.You're just trying to avoid the markup that he would apply if he picked them (and consequently assuming the liability
The Eneos or Valvoline linked will do fine, and you don't have to go get reamed at the subaru dealership or pay $15/quart online.
I'd be cool with any of those. +1 for being able to haul something beyond what a regular sedan or whatever can.
Most things now days are fairly reliable, long lasting. It'll more come down to the specific deal on the specific vehicle. Mileage + good regular maintenance is the indicator for how much life might be left in it.
Don't need dealer service records, anything from a local shop is ok. Buying from a DIY'er is ok too as long as you know what you're looking at. Gotta judge the person as much as the car.
Post up some specific deals you come across, folks here will help out.