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.
2009 Subaru Tribeca BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: TRIBECA: Capacity
ITEM CAPACITY CHART
| Fuel tank | l (US gal, lmp gal) | 64 (16.9, 14.1) | |
| Engine oil | Capacity (at overhaul) | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) |
| Filling amount of engine oil l (US qt, lmp qt) | When replacing engine oil and oil filter | 6.5 (6.9, 5.7) | |
| When replacing engine oil only | 6.3 (6.7, 5.5) | ||
| ATF | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 9.8 (10.4, 8.6) | |
| Front differential gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 1.4 (1.5, 1.2) | |
| Rear differential gear oil | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 0.8 (0.8, 0.7) | |
| Power steering fluid | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 0.9 (0.95, 0.79) | |
| Engine coolant | l (US qt, lmp qt) | 7.6 (8.0, 6.7) | |
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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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