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2021 Subaru Ascent Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12
Automatic Transmission Fluid
12.30 QTS. (11.64 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV
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
11.70 QTS. (11.07 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant
Engine Oil
4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, 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.
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.
This vehicle's factory manual
2021 Subaru Ascent: 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 2021 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 12.30 QTS. (11.64 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV, 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: 11.70 QTS. (11.07 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant, Engine Oil: 4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, 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..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Subaru Ascent take?
- The 2021 Subaru Ascent takes 4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — ILSAC GF-5, API - SN PLUS, 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..