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Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the ATF drain plug to drain ATF.
    CAUTION: Directly after the vehicle has been running or the engine has been long idle running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  3. Check the condition of ATF.

    <Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , Automatic Transmission Fluid.>

  4. Tighten the ATF drain plug.
    NOTE: Use a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying ATF Drain Plug And Oil Pan
    G05670934Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.

    Specified fluid: 

    SUBARU ATF HP 

    Recommended fluid: 

    IDEMITSU ATF HP CASTROL TRANSMAXJ 

    NOTE: Use of the recommended fluid is permitted only in regions where the specified fluid is not available.

    Capacity: 

    Fill the same amount of ATF when drained. 

    Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 

    9.6 - 10.0 

    (10.1 - 10.6 US qt, 8.4 - 8.8 Imp qt) 

  7. Check the level and leaks of ATF.

    <Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid.>