Quick Lookups: Fluids

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 100 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.40 LBS. 0.63 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 9.80 QTS. 9.27 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Clutch Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Front 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 0.80 QTS. 0.75 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Engine Coolant Normally Aspirated,Standard Trans 7.20 QTS. 6.81 L SUBARU Coolant or equivalent: a 50/50 mixture of Ethylene-Glycol Coolant and soft water S
Engine Oil 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. S
Fuel Tank 16.90 GALS. 63.97 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Power Steering Fluid 0.70 QTS. 0.66 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III S
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