Automatic Transmission Fluid: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the drain plug (ATF) and completely drain the ATF.
CAUTION: Immediately after the vehicle has been running or after idling for a long time, the ATF will be hot. Be careful not to receive burns.
Check the ATF condition. < Ref. to CONDITION CHECK , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >
Tighten the drain plug (ATF).
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Oil Pan And Drain Plug (ATF)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Lower the vehicle.
Pour ATF from the oil charge pipe.
CAUTION: Be sure to use the recommended or equivalent ATF. Using material except recommended one or substitute would cause trouble.

Recommended fluid:

< Ref. to HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND LUBRICATION , SPECIFICATION, General Description. >

Capacity:

Refill with the same amount of ATF that was 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 lmp qt)
Bleed the air of control valve. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding of Control Valve. >
Check the level and leaks of ATF. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Automatic Transmission Fluid. >