2013 Subaru Outback RFACTORY 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 See Underhood Decal. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 0.95 LBS. 0.43 KG HFC-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Automatic Trans 10.40 QTS. 9.84 L SUBARU Automatic Transmission Fluid. Alternative: IDEMITSU Automatic Transmission Fluid HP. The indicated oil/fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling with oil/fluid, the oil/fluid level should be checked. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Automatic Trans Front 1.50 QTS. 1.41 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 3.6L Eng 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L SUBARU Super Coolant S
Engine Oil 3.6L Eng Total Capacity 8.20 QTS. 7.76 L ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. S
Engine Oil 3.6L Eng w/Filter 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. S
Engine Oil 3.6L Eng w/o Filter 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 The indicated oil/fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling with oil/fluid, the oil/fluid level should be checked. S
Power Steering Fluid 0.70 QTS. 0.66 L SUBARU Power Steering Fluid. Alternative: IDEMITSU Automatic Transmission Fluid HP. DEXRON III The indicated oil/fluid quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors. After refilling with oil/fluid, the oil/fluid level should be checked. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid S
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