ATF question

there's 2 filters on 4eat. one in pan, one screw on.

The recommended service sched isn't terribly clear.

When do I change them?

 

SUBARU says never.

I call bullshit.

Change the spin on filter with the FHI filter every 15k. Its like $38 or something.

As for the internal screen, its the same service internal as your oil pump sump screen, NEVER.

 

so, no need to drop the pan, eh?

 

No. Just do a trans flush with SUBARU ATF-HP every 30K and a filter change and call it a day.

I did find something that meets the exact specs of ATF-HP: http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9012226&contentId=7028224

 

...okay.

changed the filter and did a quick drain and fill...


...then saw the big tear in the passenger side boot.

 

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