2018 SUBARU BRZ oil type

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
■
Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to and extend the mirrors before driving.
● When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make sure
beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type to avoid scratches to the
vehicle surface and harm to your vehicle’s paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
● Vehicles with CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) parts: Do not use
automatic car washes as they may damage the rear wing or its finish.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows and door frames as water may enter the cabin.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler lid on your vehicle is
closed properly.
■ Alloy wheels
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following
precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after
driving or parking in hot weather
■ Parts containing resin such as the bumper
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

362 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)■
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 selection →
P. 496
Oil quantity
(Low → 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. The rate of consumption
can be affected by such factors as transmission type, driving style, terrain
and temperature. Under the followi ng conditions, 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 (repeatedly)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
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 • 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 and vibrations while idling and poor fuel con-
sumption.
Never use different brands together.

500 6-1. Specifications
BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
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:
• “MG Gear Oil special II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3, GL-4, or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifica-
tions
CAUTION
■ Manual transmission gear oil
If oil other than “MG Gear Oil special II” is used, the following may be experi-
enced:
●The overall performance and function of the transmission may be
adversely affected.
● Rattling noises may occur during idling and fuel consumption may
increase.
Never use different brands together.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake
fluid

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BRZ_U (A4450BE-A)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 358Trunk lid openerP. 4 6
Engine hood lock release lever
P. 358
Fuel filler lidP. 7 8
Tire inflation pressure P. 502Fuel filler lid openerP. 7 8
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 79, 495
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)
Compact spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) P. 5 0 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) • Without filter
• With filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
5.5 (5.2
, 4.6)5.7 (5.4, 4.8)
P. 496
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-20 P. 496