How much engine oil does a 2016 Subaru Impreza take?

The 2016 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza Fluid Capacities

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

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Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans)

13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — SUBARU CVT Fluid for LINEARTRONIC II Note: Always use specified CVTF or equivalent. Using other fluid except for specified or equivalent will cause malfunction.

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 (Automatic CVT Trans)

8.90 QTS. (8.42 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 Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)

8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Notes

→Always use specified CVTF or equivalent. Using other fluid except for specified or equivalent will cause malfunction.

Source: Factory service manual — 2016 Subaru Impreza 2016.

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What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Subaru Impreza?: The 2016 Subaru Impreza fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans): 13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — SUBARU CVT Fluid for LINEARTRONIC II Note: Always use specified CVTF or equivalent. Using other fluid except for specified or equivalent will cause malfunction., 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 (Automatic CVT Trans): 8.90 QTS. (8.42 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 Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90, Engine Coolant (Standard Trans): 8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant.
How much engine oil does a 2016 Subaru Impreza take?: The 2016 Subaru Impreza takes 4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil.