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.
2022 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 | 2.37 OZS. | 0.07 L | ND-OIL12 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.00 LBS. | 0.45 KG | HFO-1234yf | 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 | |||
| Clutch Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.22 QTS. | 1.15 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 | 8.10 QTS. | 7.66 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 | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | API SN or SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-5 SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | Adding the oil from low level to full: 1.1 qt. level If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 5.10 QTS. | 4.82 L | API SN or SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-5 SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | Adding the oil from low level to full: 1.1 qt. level If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Overhaul | 6.20 QTS. | 5.86 L | API SN or SN PLUS or ILSAC GF-5 SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | Adding the oil from low level to full: 1.1 qt. level If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.30 QTS. | 2.17 L | Filled at the factory with: Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV 75W | API GL-4 SAE 75W This type of manual transmission oil can be used. However, using this type of oil will increase fuel consumption. | 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.