2016 SUBARU BRZ oil viscosity

300 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil
selectionoP. 418
Oil quantity
(Low o Full)1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
■Engine oil consumption
Some engine oil will be consumed while driving. Under the following condi-
tions, oil consumption can be increased and thus require refilling between
maintenance intervals:
●When the engine is new and within the break-in period
●When the engine oil is of lower quality
●When the incorrect oil viscosity is used
●When engine braking is employed
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

418 6-1. Specifications
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 GF5 multigrade engine oil
API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING”
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
• Without filter
• With filter5.5 qt. (5.2 L, 4.6 Imp. qt.)
5.7 qt. (5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

419 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality desig-
nation by API (American Petro-
leum Institute) (SN)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity
grade (SAE 0W-20)
Lower portion: “RESOURCE
CONSERVING” means that the
oil has fuel saving and environ-
mental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International Lubri-
cant Specification Advisory Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is
displayed on the front of the con-
tainer.

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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Specific gravity reading at
68qF (20qC):1.250 1.290 Fully charged
1.160 1.200 Half charged
1.060 1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Oil capacity (Refer-
ence)1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity• Differential Gear Oil LX
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-5 and SAE
75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifications
CAUTION
■Differential gear oil
Using a differential gear oil other than Differential Gear Oil LX may cause
occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel consumption.
Never use different brands together.

422 6-1. Specifications
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 viscosityUse either of the following:
• “MG Gear Oil special II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3 or
upper grade and SAE 75W-90 specifica-
tions
CAUTION
■Manual transmission gear oil
Using a manual transmission gear oil other than “MG Gear Oil special II”
may cause occurrences of rattling noises while idling and poor fuel con-
sumption.
Never use different brands together.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 fresh DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 296Trunk lid opener
P. 4 5
Engine hood lock release lever
P. 296
Fuel filler lid
P. 7 4
Tire inflation pressure
P. 424Fuel filler lid opener
P. 7 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13.2 gal. (50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 75, 417
Cold tire inflation
pressureFront:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)P. 4 2 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)• Without filter
• With filterqt. (L, Imp. qt.)
5.5 (5.2, 4.6)5.7 (5.4, 4.8)P. 418
Engine oil typeSUBARU approved engine oil
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
API classification SN with the words
“RESOURCE CONSERVING”
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 0W-20P. 418