Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

Lift-up the vehicle.
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.
Check the condition of ATF.
< Refer to CONDITION CHECK , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. >
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
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
Specified fluid: SUBARU ATF (Part No. K0140Y0700)

Recommended fluid:

IDEMITSU ATF HP

CASTROL TRANSMAX J

PENNZOIL QUAKER STATE • PENNZOIL ATF-J

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

Capacity: Fill with the same amount of ATF as drained.

Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 9.6 -10.0 l(10.1 - 10.6 US qt, 8.4-8.8 Imp qt)
Check the level and leaks of ATF.
< Refer to INSPECTION , AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. >