Decoding Subaru automatic transmission markings
Subaru automatic transmission markings usually consist of two or three numbers and one or two letters.
Numbers:
* First digit: Automatic transmission type (4, 5 or 6)
* Second digit: Number of gears (if 5 is indicated, it means 5-speed automatic transmission)
* Third digit (optional): Drive position (T, S or W)
Letters:
* First letter: Automatic transmission series (E, G, H, P, V, etc.)
* Second letter (optional): Drive type (C, M, T or X)
Examples of Subaru automatic transmission markings:
* 4EAT: 4-speed automatic transmission, electronic drive
* 5EAT: 5-speed automatic transmission, electronic drive
* 6AT: 6-speed automatic transmission, automatic drive
* CVT: Variable speed transmission
* H6CV: 6-speed automatic transmission, CVT transmission, permanent all-wheel drive
Meaning of suffixes:
*C: Permanent all-wheel drive
* M: Mechanical drive
*T: Transitional all-wheel drive
*W: CVT transmission
*X: Electronic all-wheel drive