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 Crosstrek BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Gas | N/A | N/A | PAG 100 (ZXL200PG) | See Underhood Decal for oil capacity. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.05 LBS. | 0.47 KG | HFC-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Gas | 13.00 QTS. | 12.3 L | SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 1.45 QTS. | 1.37 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 | Standard Trans,2.0L Eng,Gas | 8.50 QTS. | 8.04 L | SUBARU Super Coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 5.10 QTS. | 4.82 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.90 QTS. | 4.63 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | Gas | 15.90 GALS. | 60.18 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | SUBARU Extra MT | 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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