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.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek HybridFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Gas/Electric | 1.75 LBS. | 0.79 KG | HFO-1234yf | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric | 6.80 QTS. | 6.43 L | Except for Hybrid models: SUBARU CVT Fluid LINEARTRONIC III. For Hybrid Models: ATF WS NWS9638 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 1.54 QTS. | 1.45 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 | 2.0L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans | 8.20 QTS. | 7.76 L | SUBARU Super Coolant | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Gas/Electric,2.0L Eng | Overhaul | 5.40 QTS. | 5.11 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas/Electric,2.0L Eng | w/Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | |
| Engine Oil | Gas/Electric,2.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SN or SM, 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | |
| Fuel Tank | Gas/Electric | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 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.