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2016 Subaru Legacy Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
— DENSO Oil 8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)
— SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 11.60 - 12.10 qts.
Brake Fluid
— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)
8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)
4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.
Manual Transmission Fluid
3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Note: The indicated oil/fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling with oil/fluid, the oil/fluid level should be checked.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6L Eng)
— SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts.
Differential Gear Oil (3.6L Eng)
— API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts.
Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)
7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)
6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle.
Notes
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 11.60 - 12.10 qts.
- →If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.
- →The indicated oil/fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling with oil/fluid, the oil/fluid level should be checked.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts.
- →Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle.
This vehicle's factory manual
2016 Subaru Legacy: confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Subaru Legacy?
- The 2016 Subaru Legacy fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: — DENSO Oil 8, Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng): — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 11.60 - 12.10 qts., Brake Fluid: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid, Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng): 8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil (2.5L Eng): 4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change., Manual Transmission Fluid: 3.50 QTS. (3.31 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Note: The indicated oil/fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling with oil/fluid, the oil/fluid level should be checked., Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6L Eng): — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts., Differential Gear Oil (3.6L Eng): — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts., Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng): 7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil (3.6L Eng): 6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Subaru Legacy take?
- The 2016 Subaru Legacy takes — DENSO Oil 8.