Transmission swap?

2007 SUBARU FORESTER
150,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LIZZY89
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I have a possible transmission leak and was wondering if a 6-cylinder Outback transmission be compatible with a 4-cylinder Forester?
Apr 18, 2023 at 10:37 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not certain of the Outback model year, so I looked up both transmissions for the 2007 model year.

The two have similar but different part numbers. If I had to guess, I would say it deals with the electronics in the transmission, so I have to say it won't work.

Here are the part numbers:

31000AG430 07 Forester

31000AG560 07 Outback

What is leaking on your transmission? It may be a simple fix.

Let me know.

Joe
Apr 19, 2023 at 7:22 PM
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STEVE W.
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Would need more information to be sure but it isn't likely they interchange given that the engines are much different and the transmissions would be geared differently as well with one being in an SUV and the other in a normal passenger vehicle.
Apr 19, 2023 at 7:28 PM
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