Excess Amount of Fluid in CVT Transmission – 2014 Subaru Forester

NHTSA PNS0A868V9245 This announcement relates to specific 2014 Forester 2.5 Non‐Turbo CVT models which have been identified as having an excess amount of fluid in the CVT transmission.  Although we have limited this situation, some of the affected vehicles will make it to the allocated dealer with the fluid level overfilled. If an affected vehicle is … Read more

“New” Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid (SOA748V0200) – 2014 Subaru Forester

“New” Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid (SOA748V0200)     NHTSA SOA748V0200 The new 2014 Turbo Forester is equipped with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).  This new CVT utilizes a new transmission fluid, Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid and is orange in color.  The CVT fluid currently being used in the nonturbo vehicles (C-30 CVT FluidRead more

Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures – 2012-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238465 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-131-12R Summary The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.   NUMBER: 02-131-12R DATE: 07/18/12 REVISED: 06/29/23 APPLICABILITY: 2012-21MY Forester 2012-21MY … Read more

Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures – 2012-2013 Subaru Impreza

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NHTSA ID Number: 10186345 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-130-12R Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the front camshaft cap, upper oil pan, and/or the timing chain cover.     NUMBER: 02-130-12R DATE: 07/18/12 REVISED: 01/22/21 APPLICABILITY: 2012-2013MY Impreza with FB EngineRead more

Subaru J2534 Reprogramming

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Subaru For access to J-2534 Information on the Subaru service information website: 1. Click on “Special Tool Information”. 2. Scroll down to Question 4 for J2534 Information.   Special Tool Information Subaru “manufacturer specific” Diagnostic Scan Tools, along with the related hardware and software, provide the functionality required to troubleshoot self-diagnostic, computerized systems on 1996 … Read more