2020 SUBARU BRZ fuel type

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
● Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem: Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors
and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off and ensure that all the
doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. ( →P. 7 9 )
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the opener to open the
fuel filler lid.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
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STEP 2

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Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler lid.STEP 3
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (93 AKI [98 RON] or higher)
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.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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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.
■ High pressure car washes
● As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas con-
tinuously.
● 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

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a sling-type truck
WARNING
■
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This
may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
■ After towing
● Always remove the towing eyelet. Failure to do so can cause the SRS air-
bags to not operate correctly in the event of a frontal collision.
● Always remove the towing eyelets. Failure to do so may prevent the fuel
pump shut off system from operating properly if the vehicle receives an
impact from the rear.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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 122 cu.in. (1998 cm3)
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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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Differential
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
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)
1.22 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 noises, vibrations and poor fuel consumption.
Never use different brands together.
Fluid capac-
ity* 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type ATF WS

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Manual transmission
Clutch
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, 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
CAUTION
■
Clutch fluid
Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3
and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand.

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CAUTION
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine and/or
fuel system will be damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.