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2018 Subaru Crosstrek Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
Quick Answer
Automatic Transmission Fluid
11.30 QTS. (10.69 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 (Automatic CVT Trans)
8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil
4.70 QTS. (4.44 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 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
Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)
8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Notes
- →If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?
- The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid: 11.30 QTS. (10.69 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 (Automatic CVT Trans): 8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil: 4.70 QTS. (4.44 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 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, Engine Coolant (Standard Trans): 8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant.
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek take?
- The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek takes 4.70 QTS. (4.44 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Note: If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, 5W-30 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change..