2015 SUBARU BRZ Owners Manual

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Vehicle identification
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
SUBARU. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.This number is stamped under
the right-hand front seat.
This number is located on the
top left of the body panel.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Label.

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■Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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Engine
Fuel
* : If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) is not avail-
able, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) may be
used with no detriment to engine durability or driveability.
Model FA20
Ty p e Horizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-
stroke gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.4
× 3.4 in. (86 × 86 mm)
Displacement 121.9 cu.in. (1998 cm 3
)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 93 AKI (98 RON) or higher*
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)

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Lubrication system
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
Always use SUBARU approved engine oil. For details, we recom-
mend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.
If approved engine oil is unavailable, another motor oil of matching
quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF4 or GF5 multigrade engine oil
API classification SM or SN with the words “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING” or “RESOURCE CONSERVING”
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

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Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission 7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following.

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Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Specific gravity reading at 68°F (20 °C): 1.250
 1.290 Fully charged
1.160  1.200 Half charged
1.060  1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge 15 A max.
5 A max.
Oil capacity (Refer-
ence)
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity

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Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your SUBARU dealer.
Manual transmission
Clutch
Fluid capac-
ity* 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type ATF WS
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.3 qt. (2.2 L, 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosity Use either of the following: