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.
2016 Subaru BRZ Limited, 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 46 | See Underhood Decal. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | N/A | N/A | HFC-134a | Capacity is between: 0.75 - 0.95 lbs. | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.90 QTS. | 7.47 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid WS | The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.20 QTS. | 1.13 L | Differential Gear Oil LX | Other gear oil that meets API GL-5 and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifications. Using a differential gear oil other than specified may cause occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel consumption. Never use different brands together. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Automatic Trans | 7.90 QTS. | 7.47 L | SUBARU Super Coolant | Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.70 QTS. | 5.39 L | ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil. API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Recommended | The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 5.50 QTS. | 5.2 L | ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil. API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Recommended | The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 6.70 QTS. | 6.34 L | ILSAC Multigrade Engine Oil. API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil Recommended | The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.30 QTS. | 2.17 L | MG Gear Oil Special II | Other gear oil that meets API GL-3 and SAE 75W-90 specifications. | 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.
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