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Subaru Solterra Fluid Capacities

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

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2024 Subaru Solterra: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

GenerationYearsTop spec
20242024— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
20232023— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

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2024 Subaru Solterra: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid

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Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — e-Transaxle Fluid TE Note: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer. Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the rear eAxle of your vehicle.
Engine Coolant8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — Genuine Traction Battery Coolant Note: Similar high-quality ethylene glyco-based,low electric conductivity coolant, non-amine and non-borate coolant with azole additives. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Notes
  • →The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer. Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the front eAxle of your vehicle.
  • →The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer. Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the rear eAxle of your vehicle.
  • →Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.
  • →Similar high-quality ethylene glyco-based,low electric conductivity coolant, non-amine and non-borate coolant with azole additives. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Brake Fluid— FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Differential Gear Oil3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — e-Transaxle Fluid TE Note: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer. Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the rear eAxle of your vehicle.
Engine Coolant7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — Genuine Traction Battery Coolant Note: Similar high-quality ethylene glyco-based,low electric conductivity coolant, non-amine and non-borate coolant with azole additives. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Notes
  • →The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer. Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the front eAxle of your vehicle.
  • →The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer. Using transaxle fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the rear eAxle of your vehicle.
  • →Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.
  • →Similar high-quality ethylene glyco-based,low electric conductivity coolant, non-amine and non-borate coolant with azole additives. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Solterra use?
2024 Subaru Solterra: — FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Subaru Solterra?
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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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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