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 Crosstrek Base, Automatic CVT TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Gas | 2.37 OZS. | 0.07 L | ND-OIL12 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Gas | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | HFO-1234yf | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.0L Eng,Gas | 10.80 QTS. | 10.22 L | Except for Hybrid models: SUBARU CVT Fluid LINEARTRONIC III. For Hybrid Models: ATF WS NWS9638 | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Gas | Front | 1.25 QTS. | 1.18 L | API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Gas | 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 | 2.0L Eng,Gas | Overhaul | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | API - SN, SN PLUS or SP SAE 0W-20 or ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 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 | 2.0L Eng,Gas | w/Filter | 4.70 QTS. | 4.44 L | API - SN, SN PLUS or SP SAE 0W-20 or ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 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 | 2.0L Eng,Gas | w/o Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | API - SN, SN PLUS or SP SAE 0W-20 or ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | If 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available 5W-30 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 | Gas | 16.60 GALS. | 62.83 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.