Transmission flush

Asked by GuruTC9V9 Jun 26, 2018 at 11:52 AM about the 2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I recently got my sisters car a 2009 Outback wagon and she has always
used the dealer for service, but I fond them so much more expensive.
Should I stick with a dealer service center to do a transmission flush or can
any mechanic at other places to the work just as well?
Thank you,
Rose

1 Answer
48,070

TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 5 years ago

It's really NOT a good idea to back-flush a Subaru trans, as there's simply too great a risk of sending dirt up into the valve body. Better to just DRAIN and REFILL with 3.75 qts fresh ATF every couple of years. Just because service shops have invested in a profitable automated back-flusher doesn't mean it's technically a wise procedure. If dirt gets trapped in the valves there's no way to clean it!! If your trans fluid is VERY dirty just drain and refill TWICE about a week apart so that you've changed the majority of the old fluid. Then drain and refill annually if it manes you feel better.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Transmission flush 1 Answer

    I recently got my sisters car a 2009 Outback wagon and she has always used the dealer for service, but I fond them so much more expensive. Should I stick with a dealer service center to do a transmi...

    2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Transmission 4 Answers

    I inhareted a 2001 subaru outback 4 wheel drive. The transmission all the sudden has stopped shifting from 3rd and will not stay in park. I'm not sure what to try before I replace transmission ...

    2001 Subaru Outback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Transmission 3 Answers

    Will a 2002 Subaru outback wagon base model transmission fit a 2005 outback wagon

    2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Wagon

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Transmission 2 Answers

    I have a 2009 Subaru Outback with a bad transmission. Can I swap it out for a 2008 transmission, same model?

    2009 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Subaru transmission 1 Answer

    Will s ,,,98 Subaru transmission interchange with a 02 outback

    2002 Subaru Outback

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2009 Subaru Outback

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Subaru Outback Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Mark Weiner
    Reputation
    33,250
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    28,330
  • #3
    Keith Cahalan
    Reputation
    3,310
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Forester
1,098 Great Deals out of 25,968 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota RAV4
1,992 Great Deals out of 29,133 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda CR-V
2,038 Great Deals out of 42,100 listings starting at $1,050
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,158 Great Deals out of 18,585 listings starting at $1,550
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,006 Great Deals out of 32,954 listings starting at $2,990
Used Subaru Legacy
337 Great Deals out of 7,031 listings starting at $499
Used Subaru Impreza
373 Great Deals out of 7,546 listings starting at $800
Used Toyota Highlander
1,288 Great Deals out of 18,799 listings starting at $500
Used Toyota Camry
2,038 Great Deals out of 35,374 listings starting at $500
Used Ford F-150
6,091 Great Deals out of 133,226 listings starting at $1,100
Used Honda Accord
1,532 Great Deals out of 29,627 listings starting at $500
Used Honda Pilot
1,014 Great Deals out of 29,628 listings starting at $711

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Subaru Outback For Sale
131 Great Deals out of 25,487 listings starting at $27,000
2023 Subaru Outback For Sale
114 Great Deals out of 1,431 listings starting at $24,295
2022 Subaru Outback For Sale
112 Great Deals out of 1,906 listings starting at $18,887
2021 Subaru Outback For Sale
162 Great Deals out of 2,250 listings starting at $15,985
2020 Subaru Outback For Sale
128 Great Deals out of 1,472 listings starting at $7,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.