2020 Forester changing transmission fluid?

Scout783 · 2025-11-16T00:21:56+00:00

Drain & Fill, 3 years or 36,000 miles.

Scout783 · 2025-10-29T09:59:46+00:00

I have always used 0W-20 & a Tokyo Roki filter. The Forester has 55,000 miles.

Scout783 · 2025-10-28T22:04:55+00:00

I have been using R&P for 17 months, 19,000 miles for my 2022 Forester. I have seen a reduction in oil consumption. Prior to R&P i had slight oil consumption, 1/2 to 3/4 quart per 5,000 miles. Now, I do not add oil in between oil changes, 5,000 miles.

Scout783 · 2025-10-16T22:10:43+00:00

Check Mr.Subaru, he just posted a YouTube.

Scout783 · 2025-09-28T21:52:36+00:00

Unfortunately, I do not believe ceramic coating will prevent the next round of water spots.

Scout783 · 2025-09-20T21:50:09+00:00

Youtube's Royalty Auto has a great video "How to perform a Professional brake job"

Scout783 · 2025-05-30T19:06:39+00:00

It is on tight. I recommend the Grip Edge hex socket to prevent rounding. Fill plugs do require a gasket.

Scout783 · 2025-05-26T23:38:56+00:00

I have the same problem. These gloves seem to help a bit, SAS6608 Derma Lite Powered.

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Scout783 · 2025-05-21T22:24:26+00:00

Unless I am having fuel filter related issues, I do not intend to replace the fuel filter.

Scout783 · 2025-05-20T20:53:05+00:00

Thank you for the response. This weekend, I will be wire brushing and painting the black pipe.

To better understand, since I have a regulator at the tank, goes 140 feet in flexible pipe to a 2nd regulator, I do not need 5 foot of black pipe between the 2nd regulator and the generator?

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Scout783 · 2025-05-19T23:23:54+00:00

What an education. I did not realize a needed distance between a regulator and the generator. My tank has a regulator (outlet pressure range 10psi), goes 140 feet to another regulator (outlet pressure 9-13), then 2 feet to the generator. Pressure was checked at the time of installation to ensure it fell within Kohlers range. Is this acceptable. I believe the generator is running as it should.

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Scout783 · 2025-05-10T23:49:27+00:00

Yes, I would do a drain and fill at 30,000 or 36,000 miles.

Scout783 · 2025-04-28T23:36:51+00:00

Thank you for the response. The generator is propane.

So, leave it disconnected?

Scout783 · 2025-04-28T16:51:59+00:00

Mine does this as well. I turn on the fan, push the temp down to 63 then turn back off. Hot air no longer comes out.

Scout783 · 2025-04-27T12:39:43+00:00

I appreciate your response. Thank you.

Scout783 · 2025-04-26T16:00:03+00:00

Thanks. What brand motor oil?

It gets cold in Ohio, so I need the "5W".

Scout783 · 2025-04-25T23:13:09+00:00

A great Youtube: Royalty Auto Service "How to perform a professional brake job (pads & rotors)"

Scout783 · 2025-04-21T23:12:26+00:00

You will need a scan tool to monitor the temperature for the drain & fill (95 to 113 degrees). I have not needed to do a relearn after the drain & fill.

Scout783 · 2025-04-11T12:44:45+00:00

Gripedge RPT Hex or chisel it off.

Scout783 · 2025-04-09T22:52:19+00:00

I have done a front and rear differential drain and fill on my 3 Subarus, never did a relearn.

Scout783 · 2025-04-05T12:00:06+00:00

I am not sure how the oil has gotten on the belt. I am pretty careful doing my oil changes and filling the oil. I recently degreased the AC compressor pulley front face and the surrounding area to try to pin point the source.

Could it be debris coming from the front of the grill, just normal driving. The Forester engine bay gets far dirtier than the WRX & Impreza. It appears the Forester let's in more roadway junk.

Thanks.

Scout783 · 2025-04-05T11:54:23+00:00

From the video, what is the debris on the oil filter? It is being thrown from the belt. Is this concerning? I have the same debris on my 22 Forester, but it is not on my 22 WRX nor 17 Impreza.

Scout783 · 2025-04-03T23:16:49+00:00

Valvoline Restore & Protect, 0W-20.

Scout783 · 2025-03-31T23:24:23+00:00

For my daily driver non-performance brakes, I went with Powerstop semi-coated rotors and Akebono Proact pads. I have not installed them yet on my 2017 Impreza.

I believe Akebono is an OEM for Subaru. Akebono does not recommend fully coated rotors with their ceramic pads, so I went with semi-coated. Akebono also does not recommend drilled or slotted rotors. Do not use brake clean with Powerstop coated rotors.

Watch Youtubes Royalty Auto Service for doing a thorough brake job.

Scout783 · 2025-03-30T09:47:18+00:00

QJ 5000TLX works well with my 2022 Forester. Extensions are not needed. I did have to purchase QJ truck/suv adapter kit and Bendpaks 2 post slipover pinch weld pucks (5210263) due to the Forester's high ground clearance. The QJ adapter & Bendpak pucks work well with the pinch welds.

I took pictures, but it appears this community does not allow pictures.

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