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Old 01-05-2019, 03:52 PM   #1
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Default 16 WRX CVT lemon/buyout from SOA

Good afternoon gentlemen of the Subaru court,

So essentially I have been battling my WRX all around the transmission. I am on my 3rd tranny, has been fully replaced twice. I am at 33k miles. Both swaps have been done in the last 30 days.

First swap I was told that the transmission was internally hemorrhaging fluid and needed replacement. Ok, got the new one under warranty. One week later fluid in my garage floor, yup leaking fluid on the main case. They told me it was a defective replacement transmission and hey here is a another one. Ok. Again under warranty.

Popped my winter tires on today, and guess what? Little tranny fluid on the garage again. Same spot as last two times! Holy shizzz guys wtf. If they tell me that I need another transmission again do you all think SOA will buy me out or give me a fresh vehicle. I already had an appointment bc my ac compressor pulley clutch wines when it kicks on randomly. Sounds like it's going to seize up. Everything bone stock except cat back and a set of wheels/tires.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks guys.
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Old 01-05-2019, 08:08 PM   #2
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Make sure you have documentation of everything that has been done, with receipts.

Also look up the lemon laws in your state and make sure it qualifies. If so then you are set.

Strange though. It almost seems like something else is making the tranny leak since it’s done it to 3 different ones. I find it hard to believe that all 3 were defective.

Good luck.
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Old 01-06-2019, 11:30 AM   #3
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Yeah man I have it all, through the same local dealer. I opened a case with SOA they want to wait until the dealer checks/performs diags first and then they will let me know. That's what I am thinking. There is no way I am that unlucky. I have an appointment tomorrow morning so we shall see what happens. There must be something missing or something causing unusually high pressure in the transmission that keeps causing it to leak on one of the sealed cases.

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Old 01-27-2019, 01:23 AM   #4
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Hello all. New here.
Kinda curious, how did things turn out for you?
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Old 01-28-2019, 02:58 PM   #5
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Hello all. New here.
Kinda curious, how did things turn out for you?
Not really much. Haven't had any more leaks on this tranny. I do still smell some hot tranny oil coming from air vents when heat is on. SOA pretty much said F off as I don't meet the 4 repairs for the NC State law for lemon policy. I got a 500$ service credit from SOA for my troubles.
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Old 01-28-2019, 03:54 PM   #6
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Not really much. Haven't had any more leaks on this tranny. I do still smell some hot tranny oil coming from air vents when heat is on. SOA pretty much said F off as I don't meet the 4 repairs for the NC State law for lemon policy. I got a 500$ service credit from SOA for my troubles.
Hey, at least you got this. Most others probably wouldn't have respected your time like that.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't lemon laws usually apply to newly purchased vehicles? Is North Carolina different?
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Old 01-30-2019, 09:35 PM   #7
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Hey, at least you got this. Most others probably wouldn't have respected your time like that.

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but don't lemon laws usually apply to newly purchased vehicles? Is North Carolina different?
Yeah crazy right. As long as the vehicle is under manufacturer warranty all is well a NC gov lemon law is in effect if you meet the multitude of bullet point requirements that is
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Old 02-01-2019, 08:03 PM   #8
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Default Change exhaust back to stock

From what Ive been told, its not a good idea to do any hp increase on the cvt, due to the stock torque converter not being able to handle the increase in power. I'm not sure if ur catback exhaust increases the hp at all, but if it does you might want to change it back to stock before you take any legal action
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Old 02-01-2019, 09:53 PM   #9
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From what Ive been told, its not a good idea to do any hp increase on the cvt, due to the stock torque converter not being able to handle the increase in power. I'm not sure if ur catback exhaust increases the hp at all, but if it does you might want to change it back to stock before you take any legal action
I don't think it does really. It's a possibility though. Would be a good idea any way though. For now it's running good so I'm going to ride it out. Hopefully it stays that way!
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Old 02-01-2019, 10:30 PM   #10
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From what Ive been told, its not a good idea to do any hp increase on the cvt, due to the stock torque converter not being able to handle the increase in power. I'm not sure if ur catback exhaust increases the hp at all, but if it does you might want to change it back to stock before you take any legal action
What I’ve been told or read on the internet doesn’t mean it’s good advice or true. It’s always better to back up your statements with some factual evidence or at least personal experience when handing out advice.

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I don't think it does really. It's a possibility though. Would be a good idea any way though. For now it's running good so I'm going to ride it out. Hopefully it stays that way!
Here are a couple of threads with a wealth of information of users here with performance upgrades on the CVT. Bellipotens and his brother Perscitus are pretty smart guys and also very helpful to this community. The CVT in the WRX is not made out of glass, I believe you just had some bad luck. You should have no fear about your cat back exhaust.

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2628737

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2860983
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Old 02-02-2019, 09:40 AM   #11
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What I’ve been told or read on the internet doesn’t mean it’s good advice or true. It’s always better to back up your statements with some factual evidence or at least personal experience when handing out advice.



Here are a couple of threads with a wealth of information of users here with performance upgrades on the CVT. Bellipotens and his brother Perscitus are pretty smart guys and also very helpful to this community. The CVT in the WRX is not made out of glass, I believe you just had some bad luck. You should have no fear about your cat back exhaust.

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2628737

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2860983

Thanks for the reference links, just read through some of these posts. Really good stuff here. These guys do know their stuff and have some really nice rides. Wow..
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Old 02-02-2019, 12:43 PM   #12
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Exhausts barely do anything in terms of hp anyways.
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Old 02-08-2019, 07:52 AM   #13
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Exhausts barely do anything in terms of hp anyways.
Yeah I totally I do like my cat back though. I picked up a nameless catback about 2 years ago, love the way it sounds.
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Old 03-06-2019, 09:00 PM   #14
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first off a CVT is NOT for high performance + yes good bigger full exhaust can add a good amount of power on a turbo'd engine, with the proper tuning as well. enhancing intake with exhaust + tune can make big power especially with todays DI controlling engine knock. just a tune can add 50 to 100 hp + torque to some modern DI 2.0 engines.
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Old 03-07-2019, 11:49 AM   #15
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Saying a cvt is not for high performance is completely false.
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Old 04-02-2019, 10:45 PM   #16
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even APR a reputable tuner of many German cars has different read weaker programming for the different style automatics, manuals can have a short lived clutch but can + should be upgraded it your mods + driving habits warrant it. there are some stout automatic as well as dual clutch cars made but in a MUCH higher price range!
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