Never Skip This Subaru Transmission Service (4EAT Fluid Change)

Your Subaru 4EAT automatic transmission is one of the most overlooked services on these cars — and it's one of the easiest ways to kill a perfectly good gearbox. In this video I show you exactly how to do a complete transmission fluid drain and refill on the Subaru 4EAT step-by-step, plus the one mistake you need to avoid that can actually make things worse. What you'll learn: - How to tell if your fluid is bad (and how bad is too bad) - The right ATF spec for your year — wrong fluid = immediate damage - Why multiple drain-and-fill passes beat a full flush every time - How to check your level correctly after the service Timestamps: 0:00 — Is your fluid actually bad? 0:45 — The "lifetime fluid" myth 3:00 — Tools & parts you need 4:30 — Step-by-step fluid change 7:30 — The multi-pass method explained 9:30 — How to check your level correctly 11:30 — The ONE mistake that makes it worse 13:30 — Results + what's next The Forester: Built over a few years the 2004 Subaru Forester XS was built to test the limits of what is capable in an early 2000's Subaru with bolt-ons. Created for overlanding adventures it takes on the hardest offroad trails while having everything for camping. The Forester features: custom interior, rooftop tent, ARB rack with custom mounts, high clearance bumper, winch, Hella lights, transmission cooler, sway bar delete, offroad coilovers, AT tires, Beadlock wheels, overland kitchen and engine and trans skid plates. And to many people's surprise often keeping up with full-size 4x4s. Looking for parts? Check out our company: https://flat4offroad.ca/ About Chase Schrader: Based in Alberta, Canada, Chase Schrader is a multidisciplinary digital creative that focuses on automotive content. Through his two Subarus, a 2004 STi and 2004 Forester, he actively engages in both the race and overland community. As a community member, he engages with others and looks to further develop it through his networks. Join the channel today and get exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChaseSchrader/join Socials: Automotive Content - https://instagram.com/schrader_labs/ Our Parts Company - https://instagram.com/flat4offroad/ Content Creation - https://instagram.com/chase_schrader/ #SubaruDIY #TransmissionFluid #Subaru4EAT #SubaruForester