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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil N/A N/A See Underhood Decal. S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.00 LBS. 0.45 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated 9.80 QTS. 9.27 L SUBARU Automatic Transmission Fluid HP. Alternative: IDEMITSU Automatic Transmission Fluid HP, CASTROL: Transmax J S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated Front 1.30 QTS. 1.23 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Differential Gear Oil Rear 0.80 QTS. 0.75 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Engine Coolant 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated,Automatic Trans 6.70 QTS. 6.34 L SUBARU Coolant or equivalent: a 50/50 mixture of Ethylene-Glycol Coolant and soft water S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated w/Filter 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng Overhaul 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. S
Engine Oil 2.5L Eng w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SM or SL, SAE 5W-30 In hot weather oil of higher viscosity is required to properly lubricate the engine. S
Fuel Tank 16.90 GALS. 63.97 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 or equivalent S
Power Steering Fluid 0.70 QTS. 0.66 L Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid S