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 Outback 2.5iFACTORY 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 | 2.5L Eng | N/A | N/A | SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic | Fluid Capacity is between: 12.0 - 12.50 qts. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 2.5L Eng | Front | N/A | N/A | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil | Fluid Capacity is between: 1.20 - 1.30 qts. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 0.80 QTS. | 0.75 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 2.5L Eng | 8.20 QTS. | 7.76 L | SUBARU Super Coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | Overhaul | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil | If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Filter | 5.10 QTS. | 4.82 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil | If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. | S |
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.90 QTS. | 4.63 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil | If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 or 5W-40 conventional oil may be used if replenishment is needed but should be changed to 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change. | 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.
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