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Ot: the wife?s Subaru Outback with CVT transmission blew the transmission line to the radiator cooler while driving. She had no idea, except the car got harder to drive but since she was only a mile away, managed to limp it home. We replaced the radiator and filled up the CVT fluid. However, now it doesn?t have reverse. Plus, the neutral position will actually drive forward. Any thoughts before taking it to a mechanic and dealing with that cost? Thanks.
 
There might be some on-line Subaru forums where you could ask that question, or where similar question has been asked and discussed before.
 
I have a Toyota Camry that does/did the same thing. The forward clutch pack has welded it self up and the only fix is a transmission rebuild. This Toyota will drive forward no matter where the shiftier is at be it park of reverse or any place else
 
Sorry to say, but I agree with old. I know nothing about the inner working of that transmission, but I assume even a CVT will have a clutch pack to change forward and reverse directions so likely what old has suggested is possible. If the fluid has any burnt smell to it that would also confirm this as a possibility.
 
Glad your wife is OK, that can be very stressful. Subs are generally long lasting vehicles, so it should be worth getting the repair if she wants to keep driving it. Good luck!
 
(quoted from post at 12:46:24 08/04/19) Sorry to say, but I agree with old. I know nothing about the inner working of that transmission, but I assume even a CVT will have a clutch pack to change forward and reverse directions so likely what old has suggested is possible. If the fluid has any burnt smell to it that would also confirm this as a possibility.
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My daughter is on her second sub and first one blew a head gasket. I'm not a fan.
 
(quoted from post at 12:46:24 08/04/19) Sorry to say, but I agree with old. I know nothing about the inner working of that transmission, but I assume even a CVT will have a clutch pack to change forward and reverse directions so likely what old has suggested is possible. If the fluid has any burnt smell to it that would also confirm this as a possibility.
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My daughter is on her second sub and first one blew a head gasket. I'm not a fan.
 
Shifting with the paddles in manual mode and shifting through the Park reverse neutral drive ranges (stopped) may get it straightened out. On line search can also help. Driving it may have been its biggest problem. Pretty simple internally, but not a for those with no auto trans repair skills. Jim
 
Doesn't sound good...

Looking at some videos, appears they have a forward set of clutches. If run low on oil, the hydraulic pressure that applies the clutches would have been reduced to the point the clutches began to slip. The slippage would cause the plates and discs to overheat and warp, causing them to not fully release when in neutral or reverse.

The slipping clutches would have also shed fiber and metal, which would get in the filter and valve body, which could cause the reverse clutches to not engage.

My guess is it's going to have to be gone through or find a replacement transmission.

If doing the replacement, or a rebuilt, it "might" have to be reprogrammed to match the ECM.
 
I didn't know you could refill one of those without hooking it to a computer. Are you sure the level is correct?
 
Driving forward in neutral is not good. My experience with automatics tells me something is friction welded internally. Probably looking at a transmission replacement.
 
I will second that the transmission is toast. Going forward in neutral is a sign that the forward clutch pack is locked.
 
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