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.
2005 Subaru Baja Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: Specifications: Pickup: Capacity
FUEL CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | 2.5 L Non-turbo | 2.5 L Turbo | |||
| 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 4AT | ||
| Fuel tank | l (US gal, Imp gal) | 64 (16.9, 14.1) | |||
| Engine oil (Replacement) | l (US qt, Imp qt) | Approx. 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) | |||
| Transmission gear oil | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) | - | 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) | - |
| Automatic transmission fluid | l (US qt, Imp qt) | - | 9.3 - 9.6 (9.8 - 10.1, 8.2 - 8.4) | - | 9.3 - 9.6 (9.8 - 10.1, 8.2 - 8.4) |
| AT differential gear oil | l (US qt, Imp qt) | - | 1.1 - 1.3 (1.2 - 1.4, 1.0 - 1.1) | - | 1.1 - 1.3 (1.2 - 1.4, 1.0 - 1.1) |
| AWD rear differential gear oil | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 0.8 (0.8, 0.7) | |||
| Power steering fluid | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) | |||
| Engine coolant | l (US qt, Imp qt) | 6.8 (7.2, 6.0) | 6.7 (7.1, 5.9) | 7.7 (8.1, 6.8) | 7.6 (8.0, 6.7) |
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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