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Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

  1. Lift-up the vehicle.
  2. Drain the ATF completely.
    CAUTION: Directly after the engine has been running, the ATF is hot. Be careful not to burn yourself. 
  3. Replace with a new gasket, and then tighten the ATF drain plug.
    1. Tightening torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.1 ft.lb) 
    Fig 1: Identifying ATF Drain Plug
    G00917439Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Pour ATF into the oil charge pipe.
    1. Recommended fluid: Dexron III type automatic transmission fluid 
    2. Capacity: Fill the same amount of ATF drained from drain plug hole. 
    3. Capacity when transmission is overhauled: 9.3 - 9.6 l (9.8 - 10.1 US qt, 8.2 - 8.4 Imp qt) 
  6. Check the level and leaks of ATF. Refer to INSPECTION .
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