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.
2013 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Information: Specifications: Legacy: Capacity
| Model | 2.5 L DOHC non-turbo | 3.6 L DOHC non-turbo | |||
| 6MT | CVT | 5AT | |||
| Fuel tank | L (US gal, Imp gal) | 70 (18.5, 15.4) | |||
| Engine oil | Total capacity (at overhaul) | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 5.7 (6.0, 5.0) | 7.8 (8.2, 6.9) | |
| Filling amount of engine oil L (US qt, Imp qt) | When replacing engine oil and oil filter | 4.8 (5.1, 4.2) | 6.5 (6.9, 5.7) | ||
| When replacing engine oil only | 4.6 (4.9, 4.0) | 6.3 (6.7, 5.5) | |||
| Transmission gear oil | L (US qt, Imp qt) | 3.3 (3.5, 2.9) | - | ||
| ATF or CVTF | L (US qt, Imp qt) | - | 12.19 - 12.69 (12.9 - 13.4, 10.7 - 11.2) |
9.6 - 10.0 (10.1 - 10.6, 8.4 - 8.8) |
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| Front differential gear oil | L (US qt, Imp qt) | - | 1.3 - 1.4 (1.4 - 1.5, 1.1 - 1.2) |
1.3 - 1.5 (1.4 - 1.6, 1.1 - 1.3) |
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| 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) | 7.6 (8.0, 6.7) | 7.5 (7.9, 6.6) | 6.5 (6.9, 5.7) | |
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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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