Expert Subaru BRZ transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
2013 - 2020 (Gen 1): 6-speed manual (Aisin) or 6-speed automatic (TR690 / Aisin) on 2.0L FA20. 2022 - 2024 (Gen 2): 6-speed manual (TY75) or 6-speed automatic (TR690) on 2.4L FA24. RWD only - no AWD on BRZ.
The BRZ is a driver's car - both manual and automatic versions are worked harder than typical daily drivers. Manual transmission synchro repair (especially 2nd gear) is common. Automatic TR690 solenoid failures follow the same procedures as Subaru Outback/Legacy. Clutch replacement on manual BRZ is a straightforward service.
TR690 automatic: Subaru ATF HP or equivalent. Manual: Subaru Differential Fluid 75W90. Change automatic every 40,000 miles.
TR690 solenoid: 1 - 2 days. TR690 rebuild: 2 - 3 days. Manual synchro: 3 - 4 days. Clutch: 1 day.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
2nd gear synchro wear is the most common BRZ manual drivetrain complaint. Not dangerous but progressive. Synchro replacement: $1,400 - 2,200.
TCC shudder on the TR690 automatic - common at highway cruise speeds. ATF fluid exchange is the first step.
In Chicago stop-and-go, typically 60,000 - 80,000 miles for a stock clutch driven normally. Spirited or track use reduces this. Replacement: $650 - 950.
The Gen 2 TR690 is an updated unit - generally improved over Gen 1. Cold-start harshness is reported but usually resolves after warm-up.
Yes. Full manual rebuild including synchro replacement: $1,400 - 2,200.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
