# 2019 Subaru Outback - Do I need a flex plate cover **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** transmissions, subaru\ **Created:** [June 13, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626 "2022-06-13T15:56:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JohnBuys](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/46a35a/32.png) [@JohnBuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnBuys)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626/1 "2022-06-13T15:56:25Z")
I have a 2019 Subaru Outback 3.6R with CVT transmission. Took it to a local garage for an oil change and mechanic noted my flexplate cover was missing. I cannot find this part. Does my make/model not have a flexplate cover? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626/2 "2022-06-13T16:18:10Z")
> [@JohnBuys](#): > > Does my make/model not have a flexplate cover? This question is easily answered by your local Subaru parts department . ---
**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-subaru-outback-do-i-need-a-flex-plate-cover/184626/3 "2022-06-13T16:23:55Z")
No, for whatever reason the 3.6 doesn’t have one. It’s been that way for a number of years. [Flex plate/torque converter shield?? 3.6 | Subaru Outback Forums](https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/flex-plate-torque-converter-shield-3-6.529508/)