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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Specifications Subaru Legacy BE/BH/BT

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CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Forester
A/T (Dexron II, IIE Or Dexron III)9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
A/T Differential (GL-5)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential (GL-5)0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Cooling System6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Crankcase4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
M/T (GL-5)3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering (Dexron II, IIE Or Dexron III)0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Impreza & Outback Sport
A/T (Dexron III)
2.2L8.9 Qts. (8.4L)
2.5L9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
A/T Differential (GL-5)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential (GL-5)0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Cooling System6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
Crankcase4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
M/T (GL-5)3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Legacy
A/T (Dexron III)9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
A/T Differential (GL-5)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential (GL-5)0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Cooling System
A/T7.1 Qts. (6.7L)
M/T7.2 Qts. (6.8L)
Crankcase4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
M/T (GL-5)3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering (Dexron III)0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Outback
A/T (Dexron III)9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
A/T Differential (GL-5)1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
AWD Rear Differential (GL-5)0.8 Qts. (0.8L)
Cooling System
2.5L 4-Cyl.7.1 Qts. (6.7L)
3.0L 6-Cyl.8.1 Qts. (7.7L)
Crankcase
2.5L 4-Cyl.4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
3.0L 6-Cyl.6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
M/T (GL-5)3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Power Steering (Dexron III)0.7 Qts. (0.7L)

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter(1) 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid(2) (3) 30,000
Brake Fluid(3) (4) 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
2.2L & 2.5L(2) (5) 30,000
3.0L(6)
Clutch(2) 15,000
Coolant (Radiator)(2) 30,000
Drive Belt(s)(5) 30,000
Fuel Filter(7) (8) 30,000
Oil & Filter(9) 7,500
Spark Plugs
2.2L & 2.5L30,000
3.0L60,000
Transmission & Differential (Front & Rear) Fluid(2) (3) 30,000
Valve Clearance105,000
(1) If vehicle is operated in extremely dusty conditions, replacement should be performed more often. (2) Inspect, correct or replace if necessary. (3) If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles. (4) If vehicle is operated in high humidity or mountainous areas, replace every 15,000 miles. (5) Inspection recommended every 30,000 miles. Replacement required every 105,000 miles. (6) Equipped with drive chains. (7) If vehicle is operated in extremely cold or hot weather, contamination of filter may occur and replacement should be performed more often. (8) If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, inspect every 7,500 miles. (9) First replacement should occur at 3,000 miles. Second replacement should occur at 7,500 miles. Replace every 7,500 miles thereafter. If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, replace more often.
(1)If vehicle is operated in extremely dusty conditions, replacement should be performed more often.
(2)Inspect, correct or replace if necessary.
(3)If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles.
(4)If vehicle is operated in high humidity or mountainous areas, replace every 15,000 miles.
(5)Inspection recommended every 30,000 miles. Replacement required every 105,000 miles.
(6)Equipped with drive chains.
(7)If vehicle is operated in extremely cold or hot weather, contamination of filter may occur and replacement should be performed more often.
(8)If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, inspect every 7,500 miles.
(9)First replacement should occur at 3,000 miles. Second replacement should occur at 7,500 miles. Replace every 7,500 miles thereafter. If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, replace more often.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Application (1)Deflection - In. (mm)
New Belt
A/C.30-.34 (7.5-8.5)
Alternator & P/S.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Reused Belt
A/C.35-.39 (9.0-10.0)
Alternator & P/S.35-.43 (9.0-11.0)
(1) For Outback 3.0L, replace if automatic tensioner indicator is not within service limit range. (Scheme 1)
(1)For Outback 3.0L, replace if automatic tensioner indicator is not within service limit range. (Scheme 1)

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Scheme 1

Scheme 1