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Recommended Materials: Grease: Notes

CAUTION:
  • Use 0W-20 (synthetic oil).
  • It is acceptable to fill with an engine oil of another brand, but make sure to use the engine oil corresponding to the following standards.
Item Recommended and alternative materials
API standard
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G10264615G16382669G16382670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Those with SN, SN PLUS or SP "RESOURCE CONSERVING" logo.
ILSAC standard
G04987685Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Those with GF-5 or GF-6A certification mark (starburst mark).
SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature 0W-20 (synthetic oil) specified
G13198072Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: The SUBARU Super Coolant contains anti-freeze and anti-rust agents, and is especially made for Subaru engines with an aluminum cylinder block.
Be sure to use SUBARU Super Coolant, since other coolant may cause corrosion.
Item Recommended and alternative materials
Engine coolant
  • Recommended materials: 

    SUBARU made

    SUBARU SUPER COOLANT(1)(2)
Cooling system protective agent
  • Recommended materials: 

    SUBARU made

    Cooling system conditioner (part No. SOA345001)
(1) Distilled water is recommended for dilution. Soft water or tap water can be used alternatively.
(2) There are two types of SUBARU SUPER COOLANT: concentrated type and diluted type (part No. K0670Y0001).
CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using fluid other than specified CVTF will cause malfunction.
Specified materials
  • Specified materials: 

    SUBARU made

    SUBARU High Torque CVT Fluid LV
Specified materials
  • Specified materials: 

    SUBARU made

    SUBARU CVT FLUID LINEARTRONIC III
CAUTION: Do not mix different kinds of oil.
NOTE: Using any materials other than recommended may result in abnormal noise, vibration, functional decline, or poor fuel economy.
Item Recommended and alternative materials
Front differential
  • Recommended materials: 

    SUBARU made

    GEAR OIL EXTRA MT

  • Alternative: 

    API standard GL-5 (75W-90)
Rear differential (VA-type)
  • Recommended materials: 

    API standard GL-5 (75W-90)
Rear differential (VB-type)
(OUTBACK model)
  • Recommended materials: 

    API standard GL-5 (75W-90)
Rear differential (VB-type)
(Except for OUTBACK model)
  • Recommended materials: 

    SUBARU made

    GEAR OIL EXTRA MT

  • Alternative: 

    API standard GL-5 (75W-90)
CAUTION:
  • Do not let brake fluid come into contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. Wash away with water immediately and wipe off if it is spilled by accident.
  • Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands or different grades even from the same brand to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
  • When refilling brake fluid, do not allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.
  • Always use new brake fluid when replacing or refilling the brake fluid. Do not reuse drained brake fluid.

Recommended and alternative materials 

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