2018 SUBARU WRX transmission fluid

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NOTE.After replacing or adding the engine
oil, if the engine oil level is within the
normal range when restarting the en-
gine on a level surface, the warning
indicator will be off.
.The warning indicator may appear
temporarily in the following conditions
because a low oil level may be detected
as a result of significant oil movement
in the engine.
–when the vehicle is considerably
inclined on an uphill or steep slope
–when the vehicle has continu-
ously accelerated and decelerated
–when the vehicle is continuously
turned
–when the vehicle is driven on a
road that alternates continuously
between uphill and downhill&Windshield washer
fluid warning indicatorThis indicator appears when the fluid level
in the windshield washer fluid tank de-
creases to the lower limit (approximately
1.1 US qt, 1.0 liter, 0.9 Imp qt).
&AT OIL TEMP warning
light (CVT models)If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the transmis-
sion fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.
!Transmission control system warn-
ing
If the“AT OIL TEMP”warning light flashes
after the engine has started, it may indicate
that the transmission control system is not
working properly. Contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer for service immediately.&Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)
CAUTION
If the R.DIFF TEMP warning light
illuminates, reduce vehicle speed
and stop the vehicle in a safe loca-
tion as soon as possible. Continuing
to drive with this light illuminated
may damage the rear differential and
other parts of the powertrain.If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the rear
differential oil temperature is too hot.
At this time, the driver’s control center
differential will automatically cancel the
current torque-distribution ratio setting and
adopt its minimum ratio.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce
vehicle speed and stop the vehicle in the
nearest safe location. Park the vehicle for
several minutes. After the light turns off,
you can start driving.
If the light does not turn off, contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE.If the tire pressures are not correct
and/or the tires are not all the same size
and brand, the rear differential will be
heavily loaded when the vehicle is
driven, resulting in an abnormally high
oil temperature.
.The rear differential oil will deterio-
rate if its temperature increases en-
ough for the rear differential oil tem-
perature warning light to illuminate. It is
advisable to have the rear differential
oil replaced as soon as possible.
Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
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Continuously variable trans-
missionThe continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode.
WARNING
Do not shift from the“P”or“N”
position into the“D”or“R”position
while depressing the accelerator
pedal. This may cause the vehicle
to jump forward or backward.
CAUTION
.Observe the following precau-
tions. Otherwise, the transmis-
sion could be damaged.
–Shift into the“P”or“R”posi-
tion only after the vehicle has
completely stopped.
–Do not shift from the“D”
position into the“R”position
or vice versa until the vehicle
has completely stopped.
.Do not race the engine for more
than 5 seconds in any position
except the“N”or“P”positionwhen the brake is applied or
when chocks are used in the
wheels. This may cause the
transmission fluid to overheat.
.Never move the vehicle as fol-
lows. Doing so may result in an
unexpected accident or malfunc-
tion.
–Moving rearward by inertia
with the select lever set in a
forward driving position.
–Moving forward by inertia with
the select lever set in the“R”
position.
.When parking the vehicle, first
securely apply the parking brake
and then place the select lever in
the“P”position. Do not park for a
long time with the select lever in
any other position as doing so
could result in a dead battery.
NOTE.When the engine coolant tempera-
ture is still low, the transmission will
upshift to higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is suffi-
ciently high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability.
The gearshift timing will automaticallyshift to the normal timing after the
engine has warmed up.
.Immediately after transmission fluid
is replaced, you may feel that the
transmission operation is somewhat
unusual. This results from invalidation
of data which the on-board computer
has collected and stored in memory to
allow the transmission to shift at the
most appropriate times for the current
condition of your vehicle. Optimized
shifting will be restored as the vehicle
continues to be driven for a while.
.When driving under continuous hea-
vy load conditions such as when climb-
ing a long, steep hill, the engine speed
or the vehicle speed may automatically
be reduced. This is not a malfunction.
This phenomenon results from the
engine control function maintaining
the cooling performance of the vehicle.
The engine and vehicle speed will
return to a normal speed when the
engine is able to maintain the optimum
cooling performance after the heavy
load decreases. Take extremely care
when driving under a heavy load.
.The continuously variable transmis-
sion is a chain type system that pro-
vides superior transmission efficiency
for maximum fuel economy. At times,
depending on varying driving condi-
tions, a chain operating noise may be
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Starting and operating/Continuously variable transmission
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1) Upshift indicator
2) Downshift indicator
3) Gear position indicatorWhen the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indica-
tor and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter appear.
The gear position indicator shows the
currently selected gear in the following
range.
.1st-to-8th-gear range (when the Sport
Sharp (S#) mode is selected)
.1st-to-6th-gear range (in other situa-
tions)
The upshift and downshift indicators show
when a gear shift is possible. When the
upshift indicator“
”appears, upshifting is
possible. When the downshift indicator“
”appears, downshifting is possible.
When both indicators appear, upshifting
and downshifting are both possible. When
the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic
signals), the downshift indicator turns off.
Gearshifts can be performed using the
shift paddle behind the steering wheel.
To upshift to the next higher gear position,
pull the shift paddle that has“+”indicated
on it. To downshift to the next lower gear
position, pull the shift paddle that has“–”
indicated on it.
CAUTION
Do not place or hang anything on the
shift paddles. Doing so may result in
accidental gear shifting.
NOTEPlease read the following points care-
fully and bear them in mind when using
the manual mode.
.If you attempt to shift down when the
engine speed is too high, i.e., when a
downshift would push the tachometer
needle beyond the red zone, beeps will
be emitted to warn you that the down-
shift is not possible.
.If you attempt to shift up when the
vehicle speed is too low, the transmis-
sion will not respond.
.You can perform a skip-shift (for
example, from 4th to 2nd) by operating
the shift paddle twice in rapid succes-
sion.
.The transmission automatically se-
lects 1st gear when the vehicle stops
moving.
.If the temperature of the transmis-
sion fluid becomes too high, the“AT
OIL TEMP”warning light on the combi-
nation meter will illuminate. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe location
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.
.By selecting the Sport Sharp (S#)
mode, upshifting will not occur auto-
matically. According to the road condi-
tions, shift change manually so that the
tachometer needle does not enter the
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conditions than a two wheel drive vehicle.
There is little difference in handling, how-
ever, during extremely sharp turns or
sudden braking. Therefore, when driving
down a slope or turning corners, be sure to
reduce your speed and maintain an ample
distance from other vehicles.
.Always check the cold tire pressure
before starting to drive. The recommended
tire pressure is provided on the tire
placard, which is located under the door
latch on the driver’s side.
.Frequent driving of an AWD vehicle
under hard-driving conditions such as
steep hills or dusty roads will necessitate
more frequent replacement of the follow-
ing items than that specified in the“War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
–Engine oil
–Brake fluid
–Rear differential gear oil
–Manual transmission oil (MT mod-
els)
–Continuously variable transmission
fluid (CVT models)
–Front differential gear oil (CVT
models)
.There are some precautions that you
must observe when towing your vehicle.
For detailed information, refer to“Towing”
F9-21.
Driving precautionWater entering the engine air intake or the
exhaust pipe or water splashing onto
electrical parts may damage your vehicle
and may cause it to stall. Never attempt to
drive through rushing water; regardless of
its depth, it can wash away the ground
from under your tires, resulting in possible
loss of traction and even vehicle rollover.
Winter driving&Operation during cold weath-
erCarry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand, flares,
a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold tem-
peratures reduce battery capacity. The
battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally takes longer to start the engine
in very cold weather conditions. Use an
engine oil of a proper grade and viscosity
for cold weather. Using heavy summer oil
will make it harder to start the engine.
Keep the door locks from freezing by
squirting them with deicer or glycerin.
Forcing a frozen door open may damage
or separate the rubber weather strips
around the door. If the door is frozen, use
hot water to melt the ice, and afterwards
thoroughly wipe the water away.
Use a windshield washer fluid that con-
tains an antifreeze solution. Do not use
engine antifreeze or other substitutes
because they may damage the paint of
the vehicle.
Driving tips/Driving precaution
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Maintenance schedule.......................................... 11-3
Maintenance precautions..................................... 11-3
Before checking or servicing in the engine
compartment...................................................... 11-4
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment...................................................... 11-5
When checking or servicing in the engine
compartment while the engine is running............ 11-5
Maintenance tips................................................... 11-6
Removing and reinstalling clips............................ 11-6
Engine hood.......................................................... 11-9
Engine compartment overview.......................... 11-11
STI...................................................................... 11-11
Except STI.......................................................... 11-12
Engine oil............................................................. 11-13
Engine oil consumption...................................... 11-13
Checking the oil level.......................................... 11-13
Changing the oil and oil filter.............................. 11-15
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-15
Synthetic oil........................................................ 11-16
Cooling system................................................... 11-16
Cooling fan, hose and connections..................... 11-17
Engine coolant.................................................... 11-17
Air cleaner element............................................. 11-18
Replacing the air cleaner element........................ 11-19
Spark plugs......................................................... 11-21
Recommended spark plugs................................. 11-21
Drive belts........................................................... 11-21Manual transmission oil......................................11-22
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-22
Continuously variable transmission fluid..........11-22
Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and
rear differential gear oil....................................11-23
Recommended grade and viscosity..................... 11-23
Power steering fluid (STI)...................................11-23
Checking the fluid level...................................... 11-23
Recommended fluid............................................ 11-24
Brake fluid............................................................11-24
Checking the fluid level...................................... 11-24
Recommended brake fluid.................................. 11-25
Clutch fluid (MT models).....................................11-25
Checking the fluid level...................................... 11-25
Recommended clutch fluid................................. 11-26
Brake booster......................................................11-26
Brake pedal..........................................................11-27
Checking the brake pedal free play..................... 11-27
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance ......... 11-27
Clutch pedal (MT models)...................................11-27
Checking the clutch function .............................. 11-27
Checking the clutch pedal free play.................... 11-28
Hill start assist system.......................................11-28
Replacement of brake pad andlining................11-28
Breaking-in of new brake pads (models with
electronic parking brake system)..................... 11-29
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
(models without electronic parking brake
system)........................................................... 11-29
Maintenance and service
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Maintenance scheduleU.S. models
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the“Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. For details, read the
separate“Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.
Canada models
The scheduled maintenance items re-
quired to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the“Warranty and Service
Booklet”. For details, read the separate
“Warranty and Service Booklet”.
Other models
Some items of your vehicle are required to
be serviced at scheduled intervals. For
details about your maintenance schedule,
read the separate“Warranty and Main-
tenance Booklet”.NOTEYou can set a reminder to be displayed
when a scheduled maintenance item is
almost due. For details, refer to“Main-
tenance settings”F3-59.
Maintenance precautionsWhen maintenance and service are re-
quired, it is recommended that all work be
done by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
If you perform maintenance and service by
yourself, you should familiarize yourself
with the information provided in this sec-
tion on general maintenance and service
for your SUBARU.
Incorrect or incomplete service could
cause improper or unsafe vehicle opera-
tion. Any problems caused by improper
maintenance and service performed by
you are not eligible for warranty coverage.
WARNING
.Testing of an All-Wheel Drive
model must NEVER be performed
on a single two-wheel dynam-
ometer or similar apparatus. At-
tempting to do so will result in
transmission damage and in un-
controlled vehicle movement and
may cause an accident or injuries
to persons nearby.
.Always select a safe area when
performing maintenance on your
vehicle.
.Always be very careful to avoidinjury when working on the vehi-
cle. Remember that some of the
materials in the vehicle may be
hazardous if improperly used or
handled, for example, battery
acid.
.Your vehicle should only be ser-
viced by persons fully competent
to do so. Serious personal injury
may result to persons not experi-
enced in servicing vehicles.
.Always use the proper tools and
make certain that they are well
maintained.
.Never get under the vehicle sup-
ported only by a jack. Always use
safety stands to support the
vehicle.
.Never keep the engine running in
a poorly ventilated area, such as
a garage or other closed areas.
.Do not smoke or allow open
flames around the fuel or battery.
This will cause a fire.
.Because the fuel system is under
pressure, replacement of the fuel
filter should be performed only
by your SUBARU dealer.
.Wear adequate eye protection to
guard against getting oil or fluids
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Maintenance and service/Maintenance schedule
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belt and if there is any looseness,
cracks, wear or unusual noise on the
front side belt, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Continuing to use the vehicle with
the belt outside of the specification
may cause the engine to malfunc-
tion and the above components to
malfunction.
To check the deflection of the front side
belt, place a straightedge (ruler) across
two adjacent pulleys (alternator pulley and
crank pulley) and apply a force of 22 lbf (98
N, 10 kgf) midway between the pulleys by
using a spring scale. The belt deflection
should be the amount specified. If the front
side belt is loose, cracked or worn, contact
your SUBARU dealer.
in (mm)
Deflection
New belt
Used belt
A0.28–0.35
(7.0–9.0)0.35–0.43
(9.0–11.0)
The rear side belt is a stretch-type belt,
therefore the deflection does not need to
be checked. If there are cracks or wear
confirmed on the belts and a squeaking
noise is heard from them, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
Manual transmission oilIt is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion oil level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However,
have the oil inspected by your SUBARU
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule in the“Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.&Recommended grade and
viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil”F12-6.
Continuously variable trans-
mission fluidIt is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However,
have the fluid inspected by your SUBARU
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule in the“Warranty and Mainte-
nance Booklet”. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for details.
Maintenance and service/Manual transmission oil
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Front differential gear oil
(CVT models) and rear differ-
ential gear oilIt is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, have the oil
inspected by your SUBARU dealer ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule in
the“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.&Recommended grade and
viscosityEach oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to
“Manual transmission, front differential
and rear differential gear oil”F12-6.
CAUTION
Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.
Power steering fluid (STI)&Checking the fluid levelThe power steering fluid expands greatly
as its temperature rises; the fluid level
differs according to fluid temperature.
Therefore, the reservoir tank has two
different checking ranges for hot and cold
fluids.
Check the power steering fluid level
monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and
stop the engine.
2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir
tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has
been run: Check that the oil level is
between“HOT MIN”and“HOT MAX”onthe surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is
run: Check that the oil level is between
“COLD MIN”and“COLD MAX”on the
surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the
applicable“MIN”line, add the recom-
mended fluid as necessary to bring the
level between the“MIN”and“MAX”line.
If the fluid level is extremely low, it may
indicate possible leakage. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
WARNING
Be careful not to burn yourself
because the fluid may be hot.
CAUTION
.When you add power steering
fluid, use only clean fluid, and
be careful not to allow any dirt
into the tank. And never use
different brands together.
.Be careful not to spill power
steering fluid when adding it. If
power steering fluid touches the
exhaust pipe, it may cause a bad
smell, smoke, and/or a fire. If
power steering fluid gets on the
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Maintenance and service/Front differential gear oil (CVT models) and rear differential gear oil
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