Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Drain the ATF completely.
CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
Replace with a new gasket, and then tighten the ATF drain plug.
1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 1: Tightening ATF Drain Plug
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF into the oil charge pipe.
1. Recommended fluid: Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid
2. Capacity: Fill the same amount of ATF drained from drain plug hole.
3. Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 9.3-9.6 l (9.8-10.1 US qt, 8,2-8A lmp qt)
Check the level and leaks of ATF.
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