armax1980 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 i have a 2009 2.5i 4AT legacy. people said the transmission filter is located behind the battery by the fender wall. I took the battery out and I can't seem to locate it. Do all legacy turbo and non-turbo have the filter in the same location? what is strange is that the 2009 service manual don't seem to show anything about changing the filter for the 4 speed, only on the 5 speed tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk610 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 My 2.5i outback has the filter on the side of the tranny case. Looks like an oil filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Same here, right by the drain oil. And do not be tempted to use an oil filter for the tranny filter it will leak. The tranny filter is expensive, but you won't really have to change it again. Go OEM. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armax1980 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 i got the OEM filter. but the only problem i have is finding where the filter is. i followed the oil cooler lines but they go directly from the tranny to the cooler and looked around the drain plug area but don't see any filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Is by the drain plug. It is clearly visible. It is not by the fender, that is just for the 5EAT. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armax1980 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 i'll double check that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subyroo651 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I have a 09 2.5i Ltd. After much research I discovered that subaru removed it in late 07. For 08 they used a plate to block off the old filter location and then for 09 They removed it all together. There is just nothing but a blank area on the trans now. Apparently the proximity to and resemblance of an oil filter was causing too many issues. So they pulled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theride Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I have a 09 2.5i Ltd. After much research I discovered that subaru removed it in late 07. For 08 they used a plate to block off the old filter location and then for 09 They removed it all together. There is just nothing but a blank area on the trans now. Apparently the proximity to and resemblance of an oil filter was causing too many issues. So they pulled it. so there is no filter is was it moved internally? I know on mine, 2.5 auto SE, there is nothing there as you said. just a LOCATION as if something was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subyroo651 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 so there is no filter is was it moved internally? I know on mine, 2.5 auto SE, there is nothing there as you said. just a LOCATION as if something was there. There essentially no filter any longer. There is a screen/mesh inside the trans pan but as I know it, it is a lifetime part and wont make any difference to change it out. I was a bit ticked off when I learned this, I was going to change it(the lost filter) as part of my 30K service. I guess the best we can do now is just drain and fill. Maybe a couple times to drain as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armax1980 Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 i knew something wasn't right. so I guess we have no filter to replace or maybe a internal one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 There is no filter to replace on the newer ones. Just a simple screen on the pick up in the trans. The best thing is to drain and fill like people have said. You get about 1 gallon out every time you drain the system. Best process is drain, fill, drive around for a few days, then do it again. 3 times gets most of it out but as long as you are maintaining it you will be fine. Most important thing is do not over fill the trans as it will cause more issues than it is worth. -Jake http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg Call directly for your best Whiteline Price! | We also carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: paisan@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAx96 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Forgive me for resurrecting an old thread... but does anyone know if its possible to remove the block off plate and spin on a new trans filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Forgive me for resurrecting an old thread... but does anyone know if its possible to remove the block off plate and spin on a new trans filter? Check the fender well for a remote filter. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Just replaced this on my dad's '06 3.0. Definitely buy a quality filter, this thing feels way thicker and tougher than a typical oil filter. The factory one was on so tight an oil filter would have ripped apart, and you can't really get a band wrench in there. Luckily I had one of those tools with the two sides that grip tighter as you turn it with a ratchet (or 3/8" breaker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Just replaced this on my dad's '06 3.0. Definitely buy a quality filter, this thing feels way thicker and tougher than a typical oil filter. The factory one was on so tight an oil filter would have ripped apart, and you can't really get a band wrench in there. Luckily I had one of those tools with the two sides that grip tighter as you turn it with a ratchet (or 3/8" breaker). Buy the Subaru ATF Filter. It may look the same as a regular oil filter but it is in fact different inside. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orndog Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Buy the Subaru ATF Filter. It may look the same as a regular oil filter but it is in fact different inside. -mike We did. I just said "quality" because I cannot speak to the quality of the aftermarket brands, they do sell them for about half what the OEM costs but we didn't take a chance on a once in a lifetime part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 We did. I just said "quality" because I cannot speak to the quality of the aftermarket brands, they do sell them for about half what the OEM costs but we didn't take a chance on a once in a lifetime part. I think most places/guides will point you to the oil filter for the ATF filter for some reason because it's the same size. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAx96 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Check the fender well for a remote filter. -mike Yeah, checked that the first day I got the car, nothing. Just did another preventive maintenance drain and refill last weekend, definitely shifting smoother. Ehh... guessing its just fine without the filter. Maybe once the CPO warranty expires, I will remove the plate and attempt to install the filter... maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Yeah, checked that the first day I got the car, nothing. Just did another preventive maintenance drain and refill last weekend, definitely shifting smoother. Ehh... guessing its just fine without the filter. Maybe once the CPO warranty expires, I will remove the plate and attempt to install the filter... maybe. Usually means that you have a Trans with an internal filter in the pan. Just keep draining and filling every 30k with Motul or redline. Shoot us an email if you need any fluids and we can drop ship em to you. Mike Sales@AZPInstalls.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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