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2010 Subaru Outback R PremiumSECTION Fluids
FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil N/A N/A See Underhood Decal. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.00 LBS. 0.45 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Trans 10.40 QTS. 9.84 L SUBARU Automatic Transmission Fluid. Alternative: IDEMITSU Automatic Transmission Fluid HP. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Automatic Trans Front 1.50 QTS. 1.41 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 3.6L Eng 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L SUBARU Coolant or equivalent: a 50/50 mixture of Ethylene-Glycol Coolant and soft water S
Engine Oil 3.6L Eng 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L ILSAC GF-4 API - SM, SAE 5W-30 If the vehicle is used in desert areas, in areas with very high temperatures, or is used for heavy-duty applications, use API SM or SL viscosity SAE 30, 40, 10W-50, 20W-40, or 20W-50. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 or equivalent S
Power Steering Fluid 0.70 QTS. 0.66 L SUBARU Automatic Transmission Fluid. Alternative: IDEMITSU Automatic Transmission Fluid HP. DEXRON III Type ATF S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid S
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