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.
2015 Subaru Outback 3.6R LimitedFACTORY 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 | 0.85 LBS. | 0.38 KG | HFC-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.6L Eng | N/A | N/A | SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid | Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 3.6L Eng | Front | N/A | N/A | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil | Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts. | 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 | 7.40 QTS. | 7 L | SUBARU Super Coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 3.6L Eng | Overhaul | 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 | ||||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Windshield Washer Fluid | S | |||
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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.