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Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

  1. Lift-up the vehicle.
  2. Drain the ATF completely.
  3. Check the ATF for condition. < Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
    CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself.
  4. Replace with a new gasket, and then tighten the ATF drain plug.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying ATF Drain Plug
    G03813694Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Pour ATF through the oil charge pipe.

    Recommended fluid: 

    Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid 

    Capacity: 

    Fill the same amount of ATF 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 Imp qt) 

  7. Check the level and leaks of ATF.

    < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >