Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

1998 Subaru Forester L, AutomaticSECTION Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Type/Group CCA Rating
Forester
A/T (1) 520
M/T (1) 356
Impreza
A/T 75D23L 520
M/T 55D23L 356
Legacy
A/T (1) 490
M/T (1) 430
(1) Information is not available at time of publication.
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Forester
A/T (Dexron II) 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
A/T Differential (GL-5) 1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential (GL-5) 0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Cooling System 5.8 Qts. (5.5L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) 4.7 Qts. (4.4L)
M/T (GL-5) 3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering 0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Impreza
A/T (Dexron II)
2.2L 8.4 Qts. (7.9L)
2.5L 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
A/T Differential (GL-5) 1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential (GL-5) 0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Cooling System 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Crankcase (With Filter)
2.2L 4.4 Qts. (4.2L)
2.5L 4.7 Qts. (4.5L)
M/T (GL-5) 3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering 0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Legacy
A/T (Dexron II)
2.2L 8.9 Qts. (8.4L)
2.5L 9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
A/T Differential (GL-5) 1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Cooling System 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Crankcase (With Filter)
2.2L 4.4 Qts. (4.0L)
2.5L 4.7 Qts. (4.5L)
M/T (GL-5) 3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering 0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
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