Subaru Ascent Fluid Capacities
Factory manual fluid capacities for the Subaru Ascent. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.
Last updated: 2026-11-04 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team
Quick Answer
2023-2024 Subaru Ascent: 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12
| Generation | Years | Top spec |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 2023-2024 | 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12 |
| 2022 | 2022 | 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12 |
| 2021 | 2021 | 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12 |
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Subaru Ascent maintenance schedule
Know the exact fluid capacities job for your Subaru Ascent
2023-2024 Subaru Ascent: 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12
Fluid type and capacity can change by engine, drivetrain, and transmission. Verify the exact branch before filling anything. Once the spec is confirmed, use the supplies and purchase links below to build the full one-trip shopping list before you start the repair.
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2023-2024
- →Those with SP "Resource Conserving" logo in case of API standard. or Those with GF-6A "starburst mark" displayed on top of the container in case of ILSAC standard.
2022
- →API clasification SN, SN PLUS or SP with the words RESOURCE CONSERVING or ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A which can be identifies with the ILSAC certification mark (Starburst mark).
2021
- →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.
2020
- →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.
2019
- →Continuously variable transmission type TR690SXXXX (To check the model number label for the continuously variable transmission type, refer to vehicle identification.
- →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.
Parts and supplies
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Subaru Ascent Fluid Service Kit
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Fluids — Manual's Parts List
Everything for a full fluid service weekend.
- 1Engine OilShop →
Match viscosity to your spec
- 2CoolantShop →
Match color/chemistry — never mix types
- 3Long-Neck FunnelShop →
Transmission and differential fill holes are recessed
- 4Fluid Extraction PumpShop →
Remove old brake fluid from reservoir without mess
- 5Shop RagsShop →
You will need more than you think
Get everything at once
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One-Trip Shopping List
Recommended supplies and tools for this job, grouped so you can buy everything before the repair starts.
Fluid Extraction Pump
Cleanly remove old fluids from reservoirs.
Clean Shop Rags
Lint-free rags for cleaning dipsticks and spills.
Multi-Purpose Funnel
Long-neck funnel for hard-to-reach fill points.
Nitrile Gloves
Keep hands clean during multi-fluid maintenance.
Project Essentials
Basic tool sets, gloves, and cleaning supplies for your Subaru Ascent so the job is ready when the parts arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is this data from?
- Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
- What fluid capacities does a Subaru Ascent use?
- 2023-2024 Subaru Ascent: 5.75 OZS. (0.17 L) — ND-OIL12
- Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Subaru Ascent?
- Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.
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Last updated: 2026-11-04