Transmission History by Year - Subaru Impreza
2008 - 2011: 4-speed automatic (TZ1B4ZFAAA). 2012 - 2016: Lineartronic CVT (TR580). 2017 - present: Lineartronic CVT (TR690).
Expert Subaru Impreza transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
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2008 - 2011: 4-speed automatic (TZ1B4ZFAAA). 2012 - 2016: Lineartronic CVT (TR580). 2017 - present: Lineartronic CVT (TR690).
Impreza uses the same Lineartronic CVT as the rest of the Subaru lineup - CVTF-II mandatory. Fluid service every 30k is the key to longevity. TR580 chain wear is well-documented; we carry updated chain kits. The 4-speed TZ is a simpler unit - solenoid packs are available and most failures are repairable without full rebuild.
Subaru CVTF-II (CVT). Subaru ATF (4-speed).
Verify exact spec on the dipstick label or owner's manual before fill. Recommended change interval: every 60,000 miles for normal driving, 30,000 miles under severe service (towing, stop-and-go, hot climates). Pan service typically takes 6 - 8 quarts; a full fluid exchange takes 10 - 14 quarts depending on cooler-line capacity.
Fluid service: same day. Chain repair: 2 - 3 days. Rebuild: 3 - 4 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
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.
Yes - same Lineartronic unit, same fluid requirements, same failure modes. TR580 on 2012 - 2016, TR690 on 2017+.
At that mileage and symptom, start with a fluid exchange. If shudder persists after 500 miles, the chain likely needs replacement - catching it before full slippage saves the pulleys.
Typically $2,400 - 3,600 depending on the extent of wear. We include a 2-year/24,000-mile warranty on all CVT rebuilds.
Short trips are okay but we recommend addressing it quickly. Continued driving with chain slip can damage the primary and secondary pulleys, turning a $2,000 chain job into a $3,500 rebuild.
Fluid exchange every 30,000 miles with Subaru CVTF-II. More often if you drive aggressively or in hilly terrain.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
