How much engine oil does a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek take?

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek takes 4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil.

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2016 Subaru Crosstrek Fluid Capacities

OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).

Quick Answer

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)

— PAG 100 (ZXL200PG) Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Gas)

13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid

— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil

0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (Standard Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas)

8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil

4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil

Manual Transmission Fluid

3.70 QTS. (3.5 L) — SUBARU Extra MT

Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric)

Note: See Underhood Decal.

Automatic Transmission Fluid (Gas/Electric)

14.50 QTS. (13.72 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric)

8.70 QTS. (8.23 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas)

8.90 QTS. (8.42 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Notes

→See Underhood Decal for oil capacity.
→See Underhood Decal.

Source: Factory service manual — 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2016.

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What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek?: The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): — PAG 100 (ZXL200PG) Note: See Underhood Decal for oil capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Gas): 13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic, Brake Fluid: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid, Differential Gear Oil: 0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil, Engine Coolant (Standard Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas): 8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil: 4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil, Manual Transmission Fluid: 3.70 QTS. (3.5 L) — SUBARU Extra MT, Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric): Note: See Underhood Decal., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Gas/Electric): 14.50 QTS. (13.72 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic, Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric): 8.70 QTS. (8.23 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas): 8.90 QTS. (8.42 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant.
How much engine oil does a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek take?: The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek takes 4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil.