Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the drain plug (ATF) and completely drain the ATF.
CAUTION: Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to receive burns.
Check the ATF condition. < Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Tighten the drain plug (ATF).
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Oil Pan And Drain Plug (ATF)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.

Recommended fluid:

< Ref. to HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION , SPECIFICATION, General Description. >

Capacity:

Refill with the same amount of ATF that was drained from drain plug hole.

Capacity when transmission is overhauled:

9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 lmp qt)
Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
Check the level and leaks of ATF. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >