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2018 Subaru Impreza 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 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 (Automatic CVT Trans)
1.35 QTS. (1.27 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil
0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90
Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans)
8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil
4.40 QTS. (4.16 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
Differential Gear Oil (Standard Trans)
0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil
Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)
8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Notes
- →Always use specified CVTF or equivalent. Using other fluid except for specified or equivalent will cause malfunction.
This vehicle's factory manual
2018 Subaru Impreza: 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 2018 Subaru Impreza?
- The 2018 Subaru Impreza fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid: 11.30 QTS. (10.69 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 (Automatic CVT Trans): 1.35 QTS. (1.27 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90, Differential Gear Oil: 0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — SUBARU Extra MT Alternative: GL-5 SAE 75W-90, Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans): 8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil: 4.40 QTS. (4.16 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, Differential Gear Oil (Standard Trans): 0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil, Engine Coolant (Standard Trans): 8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant.
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Subaru Impreza take?
- The 2018 Subaru Impreza takes 4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil.