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.
2008 Subaru Outback Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: Specifications: Legacy: Capacity
FLUID CAPACITY SPECIFICATION
| Model | 2.5 L SOHC | 2.5 L DOHC turbo | 3.0 L DOHC | |||||
| 5MT | 4AT | 5MT | 5AT | 6MT | 5AT | |||
| Fuel tank | l (US gal, Imp gal) | 64 (16.9, 14.1) | ||||||
| Engine oil | Total capacity (Overhaul) | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 5.0 (5.3, 4.4) | 7.0 (7.4, 6.2) | ||||
| Filling amount of engine oil l (US qt, lmp qt) | When replacing engine oil and oil filter | 4.2 (4.4, 3.7) | 4.3 (4.5, 3.8) | 5.7 (6.0, 5.0) | ||||
| When replacing engine oil only | 4.0 (4.2, 3.5) | 5.5 (5.8, 4.8) | ||||||
| Transmission gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) | - | 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) | - | 4.1 (4.3, 3.6) | - | |
| ATF | l (US qt, lmp qt) | - | 9.3 (9.8, 8.2) | - | 9.8 (10.4, 8.6) | - | 9.8 (10.4, 8.6) | |
| Front differential gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | - | 1.2 (1.3, 1.1) | - | 1.4 (1.5, 1.2) | - | 1.4 (1.5, 1.2) | |
| Rear differential gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 0.8 (0.8, 0.7) | 1.0 (1.1, 0.9) | 0.8 (0.8, 0.7) | ||||
| Power steering fluid | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 0.7 (0.7, 0.6) | ||||||
| Engine coolant | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 6.4 (6.8, 5.6) | 6.3 (6.7, 5.5) | 7.3 (7.7, 6.4) | 7.2 (7.6, 6.3) | 7.3 (7.7, 6.4) | 7.2 (7.6, 6.3) | |
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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