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Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Subaru Outback?

Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Subaru Outback Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Subaru Outback. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-30 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2023-2024 Subaru Outback: 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Generation	Years	Top spec
2023-2024	2023-2024	4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12
2022	2022	4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12
2020-2021	2020-2021	4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Structured Spec Sheet // Subaru Outback Fluid Capacities

Quick Answer:2023-2024 Subaru Outback: 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2023-2024):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant (2023-2024):0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2023-2024):12.40 QTS. (11.73 L) — SUBARU CVT Fluid LINEARTRONIC III Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Brake Fluid (2023-2024):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2023-2024):1.40 QTS. (1.32 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil (using this type of only will detract from fuel efficiency). Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT

Differential Gear Oil (2023-2024):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2023-2024):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2023-2024):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2023-2024):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2023-2024):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4 L Eng) (2023-2024):12.60 QTS. (11.92 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Differential Gear Oil (2.4 L Eng) (2023-2024):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil (using this type of only will detract from fuel efficiency). Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT

Engine Coolant (2.4 L Eng) (2023-2024):9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.4 L Eng) (2023-2024):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2022):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant (2022):0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2022):12.40 QTS. (11.73 L) — SUBARU CVT Fluid LINEARTRONIC III Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Brake Fluid (2022):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2022):1.40 QTS. (1.32 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil (using this type of only will detract from fuel efficiency). Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT

Differential Gear Oil (2022):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2022):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2022):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2022):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2022):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4 L Eng) (2022):12.60 QTS. (11.92 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Differential Gear Oil (2.4 L Eng) (2022):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil (using this type of only will detract from fuel efficiency). Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT

Engine Coolant (2.4 L Eng) (2022):9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.4 L Eng) (2022):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2020-2021):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant (2020-2021):0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2020-2021):12.40 QTS. (11.73 L)

Brake Fluid (2020-2021):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2020-2021):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2020-2021):9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2020-2021):4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2020-2021):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2020-2021):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4 L Eng) (2020-2021):12.60 QTS. (11.92 L)

Engine Coolant (2.4 L Eng) (2020-2021):9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.4 L Eng) (2020-2021):4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2019):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant (2019):0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2019):12.00 QTS. (11.35 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic II

Brake Fluid (2019):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2019):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Differential Gear Oil (2019):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2019):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2019):4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2019):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2019):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6 L Eng) (2019):13.40 QTS. (12.68 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2019):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (3.6 L Eng) (2019):7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2019):6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2018):4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant (2018):0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2018):12.00 QTS. (11.35 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid (2018):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2018):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Differential Gear Oil (2018):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2018):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2018):4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2018):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2018):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6 L Eng) (2018):13.40 QTS. (12.68 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2018):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (3.6 L Eng) (2018):7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2018):6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2017):0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2017):12.00 QTS. (11.35 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid (2017):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2017):1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Differential Gear Oil (2017):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2017):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2017):4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2017):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2017):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6 L Eng) (2017):13.40 QTS. (12.68 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2017):1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (3.6 L Eng) (2017):7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2017):6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

Air Cond Compressor Oil (2015-2016):Note: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant (2015-2016):0.85 LBS. (0.38 KG) — HFC-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5 L Eng) (2015-2016):— SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 12.0 - 12.50 qts.

Brake Fluid (2015-2016):— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2015-2016):— API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 1.20 - 1.30 qts.

Differential Gear Oil (2015-2016):0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5 L Eng) (2015-2016):8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5 L Eng) (2015-2016):4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank (2015-2016):18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid (2015-2016):— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6 L Eng) (2015-2016):— SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts.

Differential Gear Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2015-2016):— API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts.

Engine Coolant (3.6 L Eng) (2015-2016):7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (3.6 L Eng) (2015-2016):6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle.

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2023-2024 Subaru Outback: 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

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2023-2024

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Air Cond Compressor Oil4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.40 QTS. (11.73 L) — SUBARU CVT Fluid LINEARTRONIC III Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.40 QTS. (1.32 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil (using this type of only will detract from fuel efficiency). Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L Eng)12.60 QTS. (11.92 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Differential Gear Oil (2.4L Eng)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil (using this type of only will detract from fuel efficiency). Note: The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT

Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6A, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Notes

→Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.
→The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT
→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.

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2022

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Air Cond Compressor Oil4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.40 QTS. (11.73 L) — SUBARU CVT Fluid LINEARTRONIC III Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L Eng)12.60 QTS. (11.92 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV Note: Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.

Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Notes

→Approximate capacity. Consult your SUBARU dealer for fluid type.
→The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT
→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.

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2020-2021

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Air Cond Compressor Oil4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.40 QTS. (11.73 L)

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L Eng)12.60 QTS. (11.92 L)

Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Notes

→The vehicle is filled at the factory with this type of differential gear oil: SUBARU Extra MT
→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.

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2019

2019Open 2019 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.00 QTS. (11.35 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic II

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (2.5L Eng)4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil Note: 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.

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6L Eng)13.40 QTS. (12.68 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (3.6L Eng)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Engine Oil (3.6L Eng)6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — ILSAC GF-4 or GF-5, API - SAE 5W-30 Conventional Motor Oil Note: Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

Notes

→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.
→Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

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2018

2018Open 2018 manual

Air Cond Compressor Oil4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12

Air Cond Refrigerant0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.00 QTS. (11.35 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6L Eng)13.40 QTS. (12.68 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (3.6L Eng)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Notes

→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.
→Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

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2017

2017Open 2017 manual

Air Cond Refrigerant0.95 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFO-1234yf (CH2)

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)12.00 QTS. (11.35 L) — SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)1.30 QTS. (1.23 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6L Eng)13.40 QTS. (12.68 L) — SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (3.6L Eng)1.50 QTS. (1.41 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Notes

→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.
→Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle. If 5W-30 synthetic oil is not available 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional oil may be used if you need to add oil. However, you should change to 5W-30 synthetic or conventional oil at the next oil change.

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Air Cond Compressor OilNote: See Underhood Decal.

Air Cond Refrigerant0.85 LBS. (0.38 KG) — HFC-134a

Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng)— SUBARU CVT Oil for Lineartronic Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 12.0 - 12.50 qts.

Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Differential Gear Oil (2.5L Eng)— API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 1.20 - 1.30 qts.

Differential Gear Oil0.80 QTS. (0.75 L) — API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil

Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng)8.20 QTS. (7.76 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Fuel Tank18.50 GALS. (70.03 L)

Windshield Washer Fluid— Windshield Washer Fluid

Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.6L Eng)— SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts.

Differential Gear Oil (3.6L Eng)— API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 gear oil Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts.

Engine Coolant (3.6L Eng)7.40 QTS. (7 L) — SUBARU Super Coolant

Notes

→See Underhood Decal.
→Fluid Capacity is between: 12.0 - 12.50 qts.
→Fluid Capacity is between: 1.20 - 1.30 qts.
→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.
→Fluid Capacity is between: 13.20 - 13.70 qts.
→Fluid Capacity is between: 1.40 - 1.60 qts.
→Your vehicle is designed to use 5W-30 conventional motor oil, however 5W-30 synthetic may be used for optimum engine performance. If you do choose to use synthetic oil, SUBARU recommends that you continue using synthetic for the life of your vehicle.

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Where is this data from?: Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Subaru Outback use?: 2023-2024 Subaru Outback: 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — DENSO Oil 12
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Subaru Outback?: Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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