Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002LEGACY GT WAGON AWD F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - M/TSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon AWD F4-2.5L SOHC
Fluid - M/T: Service and Repair
2002 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon AWD F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Pull out oil level gauge.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Drain transmission gear oil completely.
CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the transmission gear oil is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
NOTE: Tighten transmission gear oil drain plug after draining transmission gear oil.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Pour gear oil into the gauge hole.
Recommended gear oil: Use GL-5 or equivalent.
Gear oil capacity: 3.5 l (3.7 US qt. 3.1 Imp qt)
6. Check the level of the transmission gear oil.
CAUTION: When inserting the level gauge into transmission gear, align the protrusion on the side of the top part of the level gauge with the notch in the gauge hole.
NOTE: The level should be within the specified range marked on the gauge.
1. Pull out oil level gauge.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Drain transmission gear oil completely.
CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the transmission gear oil is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
NOTE: Tighten transmission gear oil drain plug after draining transmission gear oil.
Tightening torque: 44 Nm (4.5 kgf-cm, 32.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Pour gear oil into the gauge hole.
Recommended gear oil: Use GL-5 or equivalent.
Gear oil capacity: 3.5 l (3.7 US qt. 3.1 Imp qt)
6. Check the level of the transmission gear oil.
CAUTION: When inserting the level gauge into transmission gear, align the protrusion on the side of the top part of the level gauge with the notch in the gauge hole.
NOTE: The level should be within the specified range marked on the gauge.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.