Best Transmission Cooler for a 2015 Subaru Outback 2.5 Liter with CVT Transmission

Published 09/18/2014

Question:

Hi, Cam I put a transmission colling system on a Subaru Outback 2.5 CVT 2015. Is so which one and do you have a manual Thanks

asked by: Jocelyne M

Expert Reply:

You can use transmission coolers on vehicles like your 2015 Subaru Outback that have automatic CVT transmissions. A supplemental cooler will help to prolong the life of the transmission by keeping the fluid in the optimum range of 160 to 200 degrees F.

Coolers are not vehicle specific so you can use any one that will fit. There likely is not a lot of space under the hood for a large cooler so a smaller one such as # D13502 would be a good choice. It measures 11 inches wide, 7-1/4 inches tall, and 7/8 inches deep.

If you do have more available space you can go with a larger cooler and it will be fine because transmission fluid cannot be over cooled. I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right and a link to our help article on transmission coolers for you.

expert reply by: Michael H