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Recommended Materials: Fluid

Use the fluids specified in the table below. Do not mix two different kinds or makes of fluid.

CAUTION: Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF or CVTF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.
Fluid Recommended materials Item number Alternative
Automatic transmission fluid CVT SUBARU CVT OIL FOR LINEARTRONIC K0425Y0710 -
5AT SUBARU ATF - IDEMITSU: ATF HP
Power steering fluid SUBARU PS fluid K0515YA000 DEXRON III
Brake fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT3, or DOT4 - -
Clutch fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 - -