Recommended Materials: Grease
- ENGINE OIL CAUTION:
- Use 0W-20 (synthetic oil).
- It is acceptable to fill with an engine oil of another brand, but make sure to use the following engine oil specified by SUBARU CORPORATION.
Engine oil standard
Those with SN or SN PLUS "Resource Conserving" logo in case of API standard.or
Those with GF-5 "starburst mark" displayed on top of the container in case of ILSAC standard.SAE viscosity No. and applicable temperature - ENGINE COOLANT 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 materials Item number Alternative Engine coolant SUBARU SUPER COOLANT (concentrated type) - - SUBARU SUPER COOLANT (diluted type) K0670Y0001 Water for dilution Distilled water - Soft water or tap water Cooling system protective agent Cooling system conditioner SOA345001 - - CVTF CAUTION: Always use specified CVTF. Using fluid other than specified CVTF will cause malfunction.
- 2.4 L model
Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid LV
- 2.5 L model
SUBARU CVT FLUID LINEARTRONIC III
- 2.4 L model
- DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL CAUTION: Do not mix different kinds of oil.
- Front differential
SUBARU GEAR OIL EXTRA MT *1 or equivalent (GL-5 (75w-90) *2 )
- Rear differential (VA1-type)
SUBARU GEAR OIL EXTRA MT *1 or equivalent (GL-5 (75w-90) *2 )
- Rear differential (VB3-type)
Sedan model: SUBARU GEAR OIL EXTRA MT *1 or equivalent (GL-5 (75w-90) *2 )
OUTBACK model: GL-5 (75w-90 *1 or 90 *2 )
*1: Oil injected at the factory
*2: Can be used, but there is a possibility of fuel economy deterioration.
- Front differential
- BRAKE FLUID CAUTION: Do not mix different kinds of brake fluid.
Mixing different brands of fluid, or mixing different grades of fluid (even if they have the same brand name), may lead to severe accidents due to reduced brake fluid performance.FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or DOT4
- GREASE
Use grease and supplementary lubricants shown in the table below.
Item Application point Application point Recommended materials (item No.) Alternative Supplementary lubricants Exhaust Oxygen sensor Spray type lubricant (004301003) - Grease Brake Brake pedal NIGTIGHT LTS No. 2 grease - Clevis pin connecting the operating rod and brake pedal Shell Gadus S2 V220 - Select lever Sliding section of respective parts Multemp D No. 2 - Door Door latch SILICONE GREASE G-30M (004404002) - Door striker Steering Steering gearbox (rack and pinion) Multemp AC-P - Steering gearbox (boot and tie-rod installation parts) SILICONE GREASE G-40M - Brake Disc brake (lock pin, guide pin) NIGLUBE RX-2 (000041000) - Brake pad clip Molykote M7439 - Drive shaft Front axle PTJ NKG302 - Front axle EBJ NKG814 - Rear axle DOJ NKG814 - Rear axle BJ NKG814 - Seat frame Belt assembly front INN installation area APOLLOIL AUTOLEX A Lithium soap grease (not containing silicone) Base oil: Not specified Consistency: NLGI No. 2