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.
2012 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | N/A | N/A | PAG 100 | See Underhood Decal. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | HFC-134a | Approximate capacity. | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 9.95 QTS. | 9.41 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 | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Automatic Trans | Front | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 0.80 QTS. | 0.75 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Normally Aspirated,Automatic Trans | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | SUBARU Super Coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Normally Aspirated | Total Capacity | 6.40 QTS. | 6.05 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | |
| Engine Oil | Normally Aspirated | w/Filter | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | |
| Engine Oil | Normally Aspirated | w/o Filter | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 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 gear oil | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.70 QTS. | 0.66 L | SUBARU Automatic Transmission Fluid. Alternative: DEXRON III Type ATF | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Windshield Washer Fluid | S | |||
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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